Emergency Response in Türkiye and Syria

On Monday, February 6, a series of powerful earthquakes struck southern Türkiye (Turkey) near the border with Syria. The quakes caused extensive damage and loss of lives. At time of writing, the death toll has surpassed 50,000 people, and thousands more are missing.

The winter weather makes the situation even more dire for people who are without shelter, warm clothes, blankets, water, and food. Some of the people affected by the earthquake were already displaced by conflict.

Today, people need emergency shelter, blankets, mattresses, clean water, food, and hygiene items.

We join Mission & Service partners the Middle East Council of Churches, ACT Alliance, the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, and the Humanitarian Coalition to show tangible support for the people of Türkiye and Syria.

The easiest way to support these emergency efforts through the United Church is to donate directly online or by phone (416-231-5931 or toll-free 1-800-268-3781 ext. 2738 using Visa or MasterCard).

DONATE TODAY: https://united-church.ca/social-action/act-now/earthquake-turkiye