Overview
Sources estimate that over 7,900 deaths and 38,000 injuries have happened in Turkey and north-west Syria as a result of an enormous earthquake that struck southern Turkey at 4:17 am on February 6. Measuring at a magnitude of 7.8, this is
the most powerful earthquake to be recorded in Turkey since 1939.
A second earthquake of 7.5 magnitude occurred at 1:24 pm with the epicenter in Ekinozu/Kahramanmaras province, following 78 recorded aftershocks.
Impact on north-west Syria is especially devastating, considering that 4.1 million people, primarily women and children, are already dependent on humanitarian assistance. In addition to the upheaval caused by the earthquake, Syrian communities are dealing with an on-going cholera outbreak.
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Total Shipments
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Value of Shipments
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Countries Receiving Aid
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Partners
Lead Agencies
With the support of the entire GAiN network, GAiN Spain and GAiN Canada are leading the relief response as our European GAiN offices have been working in these countries for many years with established partners on the ground.
Scale of the Disaster
For more information, view the latest UN OCHA report.
Photos from the Field
FAQs
Where are you responding?
We have partners in Turkey and Syria.
How are you responding?
We are shipping food and non-food items to our partners, who are working directly with the people in Turkey and Syria affected by this earthquake. Additionally, we are helping to erect shelters for individuals and families whose homes were destroyed.
What type of items are you sending?
We are food, baby food, hygiene items, and other needs as they arise.
Can I donate items?
If you live near a GAiN office, you can contact them to see if they are accepting items for donation.
What else can I do to help?
If you would like to donate to our Turkey-Syria response, please click here. As always, we also ask that you keep this project and the people affected in your prayers.
How do I contact my local office?
Spain: info@gain.org.es
Canada: info@globalaid.net
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All GAiN World Wide countries are receiving donations to help Turkish and Syrian refugees. Please select a GAiN country that is nearest to you or that you would like your donations to go through.
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