EARTHQUAKE IN TURKEY & SYRIA
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Update 02/20/23: from IDES’ Project Mangers: “The scale of the disaster here in Turkey is overwhelming. The total affected area is larger than the entire state of Indiana (more than 42,000 square miles). The tiny and persecuted church here is responding with food, hygiene, blankets and other aid as they are able in the worst hit cities. Frequently they are asked by recipients, ‘who are you and why are you helping?’ Which allows for a natural and loving witness about the hope and help of Christ."
Update 02/15/23: Project Managers are on site working with our local partners in Turkey.
In the early morning hours of Monday February 6th,
a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the countries of Turkey and Syria.
At least 37,000 dead
At least 89,925 injured
At least 1.3 million people displaced
At least 24 million people affected
At least 6,589 buildings destroyed
Property damage estimated at $50-85 billion
Turkish president declared a state of emergency for at least 3 months
IDES partners are actively working to assist those affected by this earthquake. Will you join us in providing Help and Hope?
Funding will provide: food, medicine/mobile clinic in Turkey, blankets, heaters, feminine products,
stoves, clothes, heating oil, and other essentials.