Today, Türkiye literally started a bad day. The 7.7 magnitude earthquake, lasting more than a minute, with its epicenter in Gaziantep province, was felt in more than ten cities in Türkiye and even in Iraq and Syria. It was stated that as of 15:00, 1014 people lost their lives. (Updated: February 26, 09:00 - 44218 people) Search and rescue efforts continue.
While the 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurred at 4:17 am, unfortunately, dozens of aftershocks continued. At 13:24, there was another 7.6 earthquake, this time with Kahramanmaraş as the epicenter.
As a matter of fact, people from all over the world are also looking for a helping hand...
As of now, it is among the news that search and rescue teams from different countries have been sent to the region.
So how can ordinary citizens abroad help for this earthquake?
I suggest you check the official websites again before donating.
Turkish Red Crescent
You can make the easiest support to the Turkish Red Crescent. You can make your donation in Turkish Lira, US Dollars or Euros, in any amount you want. All details are:
https://www.kizilay.org.tr/Bagis/BagisYap/43/general-donation
Ahbap
The Ahbap Association, which operates in Türkiye, has started to offer various supports to the region as of now. You can find bank accounts where you can donate in Turkish Lira, US Dollar, Euro and Sterling with SWIFT code at this link:
AKUT
Founded in 1996, AKUT is one of Türkiye's most important non-governmental organizations engaged in search and rescue activities. Donations can be made in Turkish Lira, US Dollars and Euros. All details:
https://www.akut.org.tr/en/donation
AFAD
The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) is a government agency established in 2009.
https://www.afad.gov.tr/depremkampanyasi2
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Mevlana (Rumi)
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