Earlier this week, Türkiye and Syria experienced one of the most devastating earthquakes in nearly a century, resulting in unimaginable destruction and a tragic loss of life. The scale of this humanitarian crisis is immense, but there are concrete ways you can offer support.
We strongly recommend that anyone wishing to donate thoroughly research the organizations they plan to support, verifying the transparency of their fundraising efforts.
AFAD (Ministry of Interior – Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency) serves as Türkiye`s official government agency for emergency management and is currently accepting direct donations for the Earthquake Humanitarian Aid Campaign.
Numerous national and international organizations are actively involved in the humanitarian response, with many having a physical presence on the ground:
- The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is accepting contributions through its official website and national office sites.
- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is seeking donations for its Disaster Response Emergency Fund to facilitate immediate financial aid.
- Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), a global medical humanitarian organization, is also accepting support.
- Save the Children is collecting donations to provide essential food, shelter, and clothing to affected children via its Children Emergency Fund.
- The Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations (UOSSM), which has delivered medical aid and healthcare in Syria and to Syrian refugees in Türkiye since 2012, is also fundraising.
This list represents just a few of the reputable organizations with a proven track record of effective humanitarian work. We reiterate the importance of conducting your own thorough research before donating to any of these or other organizations.
