On February 6, two powerful earthquakes erupted throughout Türkiye over the span of nine hours. One of the deadliest earthquakes in over 20 years, over 12,000 have died and thousands more have been injured – and numbers are only expected to rise. One of the main areas struck was Gaziantep, a city millions of Syrian refugees call home.  

Islamic Relief is working with local partners to distribute immediate emergency relief. Across the country, families affected are receiving cash assistance to help pay for food, water, and medicine. Join us and help support your brothers and sisters in Türkiye in their time of need.

Focus on Türkiye

Türkiye is one of the more advanced nations of those we work in across Europe. However, it’s still severely affected by poverty. High unemployment among youth and gender inequality have led to a significant setback in the economy, and inflation is rising as resources such as gas and electricity are almost unaffordable. In certain areas of the country, climate-induced natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and forest fires are very common. To add, Türkiye is the largest refugee-hosting country in the world. As of last year, it’s home to nearly 4 million refugees, 3.5 million of which are Syrian.

إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ‎

“Surely we belong to Allah, and to Him we shall return”