Turkiye earthquake relief

HOW TO HELP SURVIVORS OF EARTHQUAKES IN TURKEY AND SYRIA

 

Story and video by Jacob Pamus

February 15, 2023 (San Diego) – Local and international efforts are underway to help survivors of the deadly 7.8 earthquake that struck Türkiye (formerly known as Turkey) and Syria on February 6.  More than 40,000 people have died, the New York Times reports, including over 35,000 in Türkiye and at least 5,500 in Syria.

Here in San Diego, the house of Türkiye in Balboa Park has been raising money  to help earthquake survivors and will match your donations. They have raised $60,000 so far.

 

Cold weather is making it  even more dangerous for the people trying to survive the historically severe quake as well as major aftershocks. ECM’s video has more information on this issue, including where people can donate to help, plus we've provided links below to organizations raising funds to help the earthquake survivors:


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