Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria
Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria
On Monday, February 6, two powerful earthquakes struck Türkiye near the border with northern Syria.
More than 57,000 people lost their lives, and the damage to buildings, roads and infrastructure has left millions in need of humanitarian assistance.
OUR RESPONSE
An update on Humanitarian Coalition response in Türkiye and Syria
Together, the Humanitarian Coalition raised over $23 million to support earthquake response in Türkiye and northern Syria, including a $10 million matching fund from the Government of Canada. These funds are being used to provide food, health services, medical supplies, non-food relief items, protection, shelter, and water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH) to over 470,000 people who were affected by the earthquakes.
Our members are still active on the ground. Discover some highlights of member activities to date in the report here:
Usama Khan, Executive Director of Islamic Relief Canada, a member of the Humanitarian Coalition, visited Antakya (in Türkiye) a month after devastating earthquakes shook the city. He describes what he has seen during his visit, and highlights how members of the Humanitarian Coalition are responding on the ground.