Recently, Türkiye and Syria experienced an earthquake of unprecedented magnitude, causing immense devastation and tragic loss of life. The scale of this humanitarian crisis is staggering, but numerous avenues exist for those wishing to provide support.
It is strongly recommended that potential donors thoroughly vet organizations and their fundraising transparency before making contributions!
AFAD (the Ministry of Interior`s Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency) serves as Türkiye`s primary governmental body for emergency response. It is currently accepting donations through its official Earthquake Humanitarian Aid Campaign.
Many national and international organizations are actively involved in the humanitarian response, with teams deployed on the ground:
- The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) accepts donations through its website, UNICEF.org, or its national offices.
- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is seeking contributions for its Disaster Response Emergency Fund to provide immediate cash assistance.
- Doctors Without Borders, known for its global medical emergency responses, is also accepting donations.
- Save the Children is collecting funds for its Children Emergency Fund to supply food, shelter, and clothing to affected children.
- The Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations (UOSSM), which has provided medical aid in Syria and to Syrian refugees in Turkey since 2012, is currently fundraising.
This list represents a selection of reputable organizations with established track records. We reiterate the importance of conducting your own comprehensive research before donating to any organization, including those mentioned.
