Thousands have been killed by the huge earthquakes that hit Türkiye (Turkey) and Syria. Donate now to help children affected by the earthquakes.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Türkiye and Syria at around 4 am local time on 6 February. Millions of people have been severely affected.
Aftershocks were felt throughout the day, including two further earthquakes of 6.5 and 7.5 magnitude.
We are especially concerned for the safety and well-being of children who have lost their homes, those who are sleeping rough in freezing temperatures, and those who have been separated from their families.
Please donate to help us reach the children affected by this disaster.
How will my donation help children?
We have mobilised supplies and services to support the urgent needs of children and families affected by the earthquakes in Syria and Türkiye.
In Syria, we are working to ensure access to clean water, and seeking to secure children’s safety and wellbeing. While in Türkiye, we have mobilised vital emergency supplies and ensured access to safe spaces for children and families.
Safe water and nutrition – our immediate focus is on ensuring there is access to safe drinking water, sanitation and nutrition supplies. In Syria, we’ve provided 400,000 litres of safe water within the first few days. This is critical in preventing illness in a crisis.
Healthcare and medical supplies – we are providing life-saving medical supplies. Access to clean water combined with health information for displaced communities in northwest Syria will help prevent a continuation of the recent cholera outbreak.
Warm clothes – in Türkiye we are providing winter clothes and blankets to protect children from the brutal cold
Child protection – we are working with partners to identify unaccompanied children and reunite them with family. We are also providing children with psychological first aid and a safe space to rest and play.
Education – schools in Türkiye and parts of Syria have now been closed. Many of them now temporarily house the affected children and families. We will work with our partners to ensure children are able to get back into the classroom as soon as it is safe.
Please help us reach the children and families affected by this devastating earthquake. Donate today to our Türkiye and Syria earthquake appeal.
