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Here’s how you can help Turkey-Syria earthquake victims
Here’s how you can help Turkey-Syria earthquake victims
Plus: Turkey-Syria earthquake: A guide on how to donate to relief efforts.
Feb 11, 2023
Two major earthquakes hit southern Turkey on Monday, causing severe damage across the region and northern Syria. There have been more than 24,000 confirmed fatalities so far. While first responders took action to rescue people from the disaster, hundreds of powerful aftershocks occurred across northern Syria and parts of Lebanon.
Companies, philanthropists, and aid organizations worldwide also stepped up to supply assistance to the impacted region. If you’d like to donate to rescue and relief efforts in the region affected by the earthquakes, we’ve listed a number of NGOs and relief organizations that are working on the ground.
Check our guide on how to donate to relief efforts in the region.
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On Monday, February 6, 2023, two devastating earthquakes struck southern Turkey, causing catastrophic damage across a wide region, including Syria, and more than 20,000 confirmed fatalities so far — a number that is expected to grow considerably.
Companies, philanthropists, and aid organizations worldwide sprang into action soon after news of the earthquake spread to supply assistance to the beleaguered region.
If you'd like to donate to rescue and relief efforts in the region affected by Monday's earthquake, there are a number of NGOs and relief organizations on the ground that are in desperate need of donations to help their efforts. Here’s how you can help.
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