Thank you for your generous donation to the Turkey and Syria Earthquake Relief Fund. It’s been nearly two weeks since devastating earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria, and your donation is already making a difference, supporting emergency responders and providing food, clean water, medicine, and shelter for earthquake survivors.
Tragically, more than 40,000 people have been killed in Turkey (officially known as Türkiye) and Syria, making the earthquakes one of the deadliest in recent decades. Millions of people across both countries have been affected, and survivors’ needs remain urgent.
In Turkey, the destruction of critical infrastructure, like hospitals, in earthquake-affected areas has left tens of thousands of survivors displaced. In Syria, the impacts of the earthquakes have worsened the plight of millions of people in northern parts of the country amid 12 years of war. The impacts of the earthquakes will differ based on the situation in each country. But there are many tragic and overlapping effects, like the deaths of parents and other family members that leave injured children unaccompanied and in need of protection.
In response to this crisis, GlobalGiving is making 12 emergency grants today to our vetted nonprofit partners at the forefront of earthquake relief. This is our second round of emergency grants to support community-led disaster relief and long-term recovery, with more support to come as needs grow and evolve. Here is a snapshot of some of the work your donation is already supporting:
Survivors across southern Turkey and northern Syria need urgent support. Thanks to your generosity, we are committed to providing that support now and in the years ahead through our vetted partner network. We will share updates with you via email again soon as our partners continue to advance community-led disaster relief and recovery. You can find a list of GlobalGiving nonprofit partners that have received grants this week from the Turkey and Syria Earthquake Relief Fund at the end of this report.
Thank you again for your support. It will continue to make a difference for the people of Turkey and Syria in the critical days, weeks, and months to come.
With immense gratitude,
Chase + the GlobalGiving Team
Nonprofit Partners Receiving Emergency Grants
Alawite Islamic Charity Association
Association for Solidarity with Asylum Seekers and Migrants (ASAM)
Bunyan Genclik ve Kalknma Dernegi
Cagdas Yasami Destekleme Dernegi (Association in Support of Contemporary Living)
Educational Volunteers Foundation of Turkey (TEGV)
Jafra Foundation for Relief and Youth Development
Kadin Emegini Degerlendirme Vakfi
LOSEV Foundation for Children with Leukemia
SEMA Insani ve Tibbi Yardim Dernegi
Thank you—we cannot express enough gratitude for your generous and swift support of the Turkey and Syria Earthquake Relief Fund. Your donation is already aiding the emergency work of GlobalGiving nonprofit partners. GlobalGiving is making emergency grants today to 10 vetted partners advancing life-saving work on the front lines of earthquake response.
The situation remains dire. More than 22,000 people have been killed and tens of thousands have been left homeless following the earthquakes. Tragically, the death toll is sure to rise as search and rescue efforts pass critical time thresholds related to survival. Freezing temperatures are complicating relief efforts and threatening survivors.
In Turkey (officially known as Türkiye), communities in 10 provinces have been significantly affected. In hard-hit cities, like Gaziantep, refugee families are finding themselves displaced once again. In Syria, the earthquakes are adding to the devastating effects of more than 12 years of civil war and other challenges, including an ongoing cholera outbreak.
Amid this extensive tragedy, vetted GlobalGiving nonprofit partners are bringing hope. Here is a snapshot of some of the work your donation is already supporting:
The need remains enormous for impacted communities across southern Turkey and northern Syria. We will share more updates with you via email as our partners continue to advance community-led disaster relief and recovery. You can find a full list of GlobalGiving nonprofit partners that have received grants from the Turkey and Syria Earthquake Relief Fund at the end of this report.
Our partners will remain hard at work during this tragic time—and so will we. Thank you again for your support. It will continue to make a difference for the people of Turkey and Syria in the critical days, weeks, and months to come. We look forward to updating you again soon on the ongoing impact of your gift.
With immense gratitude,
Chase + the GlobalGiving Team
Nonprofit Partners Receiving Emergency Grants
Association for Solidarity with Asylum Seekers and Migrants (ASAM)
International Blue Crescent Relief and Development Foundation (IBC)
SEMA Insani ve Tibbi Yardim Dernegi
Support to Life - Hayata Destek Dernegi
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