On 6 February 2023 Turkey (now known as Türkiye) and Syria experienced two of the most devastating earthquakes in the region’s recent history, a few hours apart. The first earthquake had a magnitude of 7.8 and the second one had a magnitude of 7.6. 

Due to the powerful tremors and aftershocks, the earthquakes resulted in the deaths of at least 56,000 people in Turkey and Syria, as well as the widespread destruction of homes and buildings. Over three million people were displaced, with hundreds of thousands of buildings either destroyed or severely damaged. 9.1 million people were affected in Turkey and 8.8 million in Syria.

Thanks to the generosity of the UK public, the Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal raised over £163.8 million, including £5 million from UK Aid Match funding. 

This report shows how DEC member charities and their local partners responded to the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. It highlights how during Phase 2 of the response DEC funding helped to support people on the long road to recovery.

Download the full report here.