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World Jewish Relief launches emergency Turkey Earthquake Appeal
The British humanitarian charity will coordinate shelter and supplies as 12 million people are impacted by the disaster
February 6, 2023 17:22
The British humanitarian charity will coordinate shelter and supplies as 12 million people are impacted by the disaster
February 6, 2023 17:22World Jewish Relief (WJR) has launched an emergency fundraising appeal after a pair of powerful earthquakes have left thousands dead in southeast Turkey and neighbouring Syria on Monday.
“An estimated 12 million people have been affected, with thousands killed and many thousand more injured as homes and buildings completely collapsed. With search and rescue missions underway, these numbers will continue to rise," the charity, whose work supports global disaster response said on Monday.
“World Jewish Relief is responding through our trusted local partner, helping to provide emergency shelter, blankets, heaters, clothes, food packages, and first aid kits to the worst affected in Turkey and surrounding areas.
“You can donate today at Turkey Earthquake Appeal,” the UK's main Jewish overseas aid organisation said in a statement on its website.
