Emergency aid after earthquake

Two major earthquakes shook southern Türkiye and the northwest of Syria. The scale of the disaster is enormous: over 42,000 buildings in Türkiye and over 9,300 buildings in Syria have been damaged or destroyed. More than 100,000 people were injured and over 50,000 people lost their lives.

In the region of Idlib (Syria), at least 3 million people are affected by the consequences of the earthquake. The Hatay region (Türkiye) also recorded enormous damages and a high number of people left without shelter.

The families displaced by the earthquake are in need of food, hygiene items, tents, mattresses and blankets. The lack of clean water increases the risk of spreading diseases such as covid-19 and cholera. Women are at increased risk of experiencing violence in crisis situations like this.

Hilfswerk International provides emergency aid in Iskenderun & Arsuz (Hatay/Türkiye) as well as in Harim (Idlib/Syria). With our activities, we contribute to meeting the basic needs of the people affected by the earthquake. In addition, we provide uncomplicated and rapid assistance in the form of case management for women who are (at risk of being) exposed to violence in this humanitarian crisis.

• The basic needs of families in Idlib (Syria) and Hatay (Türkiye) have been met through the distribution of food and other essential (hygiene) products.
• 40 women in the district of Harim (Idlib/Syria) receive information and help in case of violence through specialised case management.
• Emergency shelters in the form of tents provide 50 families in the Arsuz region (Hatay/Türkiye) with a place to sleep.
• Reduced risk of diseases due to improved hygiene conditions
• Improving access to adequate education

Idlib (Syria):

• We distribute 700 food parcels and 700 hygiene kits to vulnerable families.
• 40 women who are facing or have faced violence in this crisis receive help through our case management.

Hatay (Türkiye):

• In total, we distribute 2,100 food and 2,100 emergency aid packages to families in need.
• 50 families receive a place to sleep through the provision of tents.
• 2,000 solar lamps provided by us enable families to live their daily lives even in the dark.
• Creating a space for a kindergarten in a container
• Constructing showers and toilets

With that we reach at least 50,000 people in need in the regions of Hatay (Türkiye) and Idlib (Syria).