Türkiye Earthquake Aid Fund

9/5/2023

Türkiye suffered a devastating earthquake on February 6, 2023. The epicenter of this earthquake (7.8) was in the Pazarcık district of Kahramanmaraş. A second major earthquake (7.5) hit the region 9 hours later, causing significant further damage to already compromised buildings. The earthquake affected the neighboring provinces of Adıyaman, Hatay, Kahramanmaraş, Kilis, Osmaniye, Gaziantep, Malatya, Şanlıurfa, Diyarbakır, Elazığ and Adana where about 14 million people reside. Aftershocks continue in the entire region to this day. The estimated death toll from this disaster exceeds 50,000 lives.

With our Aid Fund, we are trying to find and support NGOs working in the disaster area during this difficult time. We have provided funds to the NGOs listed below:

• İnisiyatif Merkezi Derneği: Breakfast, lunch and dinner were distributed to approximately 5000 people every day.
• Samandağ Gastronomi Derneği: Tent schools were established at the pre-school, elementary, middle and high school levels in three villages.
• Mutfak Sanatları Akademisi (through Hayata Destek Derneği).
• Hayata Destek Derneği: At least 100 food packages were distributed in the affected area.
• İstanbul Ekoloji Rotary Kulübü: Seeds were procured at a discounted price and then distributed to local farmers.

Thank you to everyone for your trust in CTC and taking immediate action to support the initiative. We will continue to support the people in the disaster area.

CTC Team