A message from the AHC family to support our community members affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria
On Monday, February 6, 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, left significant damage in Turkey and Syria. Several thousand individuals have lost their lives, and millions more have been displaced or are still missing, affecting an area already confronting a cholera outbreak and harsh winter weather.
Action For Healthy Communities Society of Alberta would like to express our deepest sympathies and concern for our community members from Turkey and Syria, suffering from the disastrous earthquake. In this region, millions rely on humanitarian aid and support.
We need to stand up with the affectees and help them in whatever ways we can. Consider supporting the relief efforts on the ground in the critical days following this devastating event. Every dollar amount helps!
The following list contains details on organizations involved in the relief efforts and how your donations can support the relief efforts.
Ways to Donate
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- Canadian Red Cross the Federal Government of Canada will match up to $10 million in donations to the Canadian Red Cross for earthquake relief efforts in Turkey and Syria. Donate here.
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- Turkish Red Crescent is accepting donations and providing nutritional and other non-food items to people in need amid harsh weather conditions. Donate here.
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- Syrian American Medical Society is providing urgent medical care. Many hospitals in the region were already stretched thin, and the earthquakes damaged others. You can donate here.
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- The White Helmets (@SyriaCivilDef on Twitter) The White Helmets team is on the ground in Northwest Syria, searching for survivors and removing the dead from the rubble. Donate here.
- Humanity & Inclusion provides mental health and rehabilitation services and will deploy some rehab specialists to aid emergency care victims. It is accepting donations here.
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You can also support the relief efforts by sharing this information with your network, friends and family!
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