Earthquake Relief and Support Links - Turkey/Syria
On February 6, 2023 a series of devastating earthquakes shook the nations and people of Turkey and Syria. The following links provide information on ways you may offer assistance, and preparation tips. We extend our thoughts and deepest condolences to those impacted by these events.
View article on how to make sure your donation will do the most good for earthquake survivors [NPR]
Ways to help
- The White Helmets
The White Helmets, also known as Syria Civil Defense, are a humanitarian aid organization that operates in rebel-controlled areas of Syria. - Syrian American Medical Society
The Syrian American Medical Society is an international medical relief organization that has for years provided medical assistance to victims of war in northwestern Syria. - Doctors Without Borders
DWB is well-known humanitarian medical aid group that was founded in Paris in 1971 and has offered assistance worldwide - International Blue Crescent Relief and Development Foundation
The International Blue Crescent Relief and Development Foundation has offices in Gaziantep, Turkey, near the epicenter of the earthquake, and was working to dispatch teams to the affected communities in both Turkey and Syria. Contact email for the Regional program coordinator: [email protected] - Global Giving
Global Giving connects emergency relief nonprofits around the world with donors. - Save the Children
An international youth humanitarian aid group, set up an emergency relief fund for the earthquake victims. - Project HOPE
A U.S.-based international humanitarian aid nonprofit is working to deploy emergency response teams to Turkey and Syria - Jewish Federations of North America
Set up a disaster response relief fund to help aid victims of the quake. - Bay Area Turkish Society-Bridge to Turkey Fund
Promised to use donated funds toward emergency services for victims. The fundraiser surpassed the halfway mark for its goal of $400,000 on the day of the earthquake. The Bridge to Turkey Fund is officially partnered with non-governmental AHBAP Association. - Islamic Relief USA
Promising to send funds to local partners within Turkey and Syria to help with emergency relief. The nonprofit raised funds for Syrian refugees to Turkey, among other charitable drives, prior to Monday’s quakes. - Empowering The Turkish American Community
Opened an emergency earthquake relief fund on the day of the earthquake that raised more than $11,000. The nonprofit, which has chapters throughout the Bay Area, including Hayward and Santa Clara. - ICNA Relief USA Programs
ICNA Relief USA seeks to alleviate human suffering by providing caring and compassionate service to victims of adversities and survivors of disasters. - Americares
Americares saves lives and improves health for people affected by poverty or disaster so they can reach their full potential. Since it was established in 1979, Americares has provided $20 billion in aid to 164 countries, including the United States. - CARE
CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty with a mission to serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world. - IFRC
The IFRC is the world’s largest humanitarian network, comprising 192 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies working to save lives, build community resilience, strengthen localization and promote dignity around the world. - UNICEF
Another familiar organization that has supported relief efforts since 1946. - The International Rescue Committee
The IRC has more than 1,000 staff members in Syria providing health care and other support and that it is working to launch "an integrated response to affected populations across both Turkey and Syria," which will include cash assistance, hygiene supplies and safe spaces for women and children in particular. - Oxfam
Oxfam is a British-founded confederation of 21 independent charitable organizations focusing on the alleviation of global poverty, founded in 1942. Oxfam currently has teams on the ground working with local partner organizations to determine the best ways to help survivors.
Ways to stay prepared
- AlertSCC - Receive text updates on local emergencies and warnings
- PrepareSCC - Information and tips to ensure your family and loved ones are prepared in case of an emergency or natural disaster
- View article - Earthquakes happen all over the world. Here's how to start preparing for one [NPR]
- County of Santa Clara Office of Emergency Management