Thousands of children and their families have been severely impacted by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Türkiye and Syria. Over 8000 people were injured, needing urgent health care and many people still don’t have access to necessities such as adequate shelter, food and clean water. Children are without safe places to learn and play. Below is how you can help earthquake victims, where to donate to the Syria earthquake and the work we are doing to help children and their families in Syria.
At Save The Children, our vision is a world in which every child lives, learns and is safe from harm. We run evidence-based programs here in Australia and internationally that focus on giving children a bright future and when disaster strikes, we provide emergency relief to children and their families. Currently, we have teams working hard in Syria to help save children, and ensure they are protected and have the support they need to recover. Here is how you can help children and their families in Syria, the best way to donate to Syria earthquake and work donations to the Syrian emergency are helping us to continue:
How can we help Earthquake victims in Syria?
It can be hard seeing the devastation and suffering in Syria but regardless of where you are, you can help. The best way you can help earthquake victims is to donate to the Syrian emergency. This enables charities with the experience, skills and resources to provide the aid that is needed. When you donate to the Syria earthquake always check to make sure the charity is a reputable one that is regulated appropriately. A charity should have transparency around where funds are allocated (over 80% of donations made to us go directly towards program expenditure), whether they have measures in place that keep them accountable and that they are registered and regulated through the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC).
Where to donate to the Syrian Earthquake
When a disaster happens children are the most vulnerable. Donating to Syrian emergency charities that provide aid to children and their families, with an understanding of what they need, ensures your donation is going to those who need it most. Without adequate healthcare and basic life essentials children are more susceptible to death & disease and if separated from their families they are often at a higher risk of harm, as well as the psychological impacts of this. Below is how to donate to the Syria earthquake to support the aid we are providing to children and their families in Syria.
The difference you make when you donate to Syria Earthquake
When you donate to the Syrian emergency, this enables us to continue providing much-needed aid. We simply couldn't do it without the generous donations we receive. But as with any disaster of this scale, we mustn't leave when we are still needed. Whilst we were there to provide immediate aid, there is still so much to do and the recovery process will take time. This support includes:
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Providing families with the support they need to rebuild their lives
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Helping to rebuild schools, services they need and safe places for children to play
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Continually working to prevent the spread of disease
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Helping to reunite families that have been separated
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Providing round-the-clock care and protection for children who are now on their own
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Continuing to provide the healthcare needed on an ongoing basis
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Ensuring there continues to be enough food, shelter and safe drinking water
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Providing safe spaces for children to play
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Providing emotional support to help children and their families cope with what they've been through
Donate to syria Emergency today
The best way to donate to the Syria earthquake is to donate to our Children's Emergency Fund. You can also donate to the Syrian emergency as a monthly giver to help us continue to provide aid long-term.