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Three women in Turkey I’ll never forget
Zeynep had broken her back when a wall collapsed on her during the earthquake that hit Turkey in February last year yet she was still the backbone of her family, holding it together for everyone. This International Women’s Day I want to share the stories of three women who are putting others first despite their own challenges, writes Shagufta Yaqub.
DEC Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal - Progress Report
In February 2023, the DEC launched the Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal after devastating earthquakes hit areas of southern Turkey and northwest Syria. The appeal has now raised raised over £150million.
This report looks at how DEC charities have been supporting survivors in the first six months of the response in both Turkey and Syria.
Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal Media Centre
The latest information for media organisations on the 2023 Turkey-Syria earthquake and DEC-funded response.
Hospital staff put fears aside to help earthquake survivors
Nurse Haneen was scared to come to work after the earthquake but she left her home and family behind to help run the maternity ward at this camp hospital in Syria. Your donations are keeping the hospital running.
HOW CAN CASH ASSISTANCE HELP PEOPLE IN DISASTER ZONES? STORI
Find out how cash assistance can support people living in the aftermath of a disaster.
How DEC charities are helping survivors in Turkey and Syria
14 DEC charities and their local partners are responding to the disaster, working with locally-led relief efforts to provide medical treatment, emergency cash payments, shelter, and ensuring people have food and clean water.