Earthquakes in Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon
If you don't know what is going on this is for you.
This post is going to be about :
" The Turkey-Syria Earthquake - 2023 "
What happened?
On February 6th, 2023 numerous earthquakes and about 317 aftershocks hit the south of Turkey, and the North of Syria, displacing countless and leaving families and children homeless, without food, and in serious need of medical care. As of now, almost 33,000 children and adults across both countries have passed away as shown by CNN. The earthquake was at about 7.8 magnitudes following aftershocks of about the same magnitude.
How are the people who survived?
Well, although there were thousands of innocent lives that have passed from this tragic event, the ones who survived because of the tireless work of firefighters and other rescuers, have been extremely grateful thanking both the rescuers and god himself. For instance, Mustafa Sarıgül was freed from a 6-story building that collapsed and was found 149 hours later. But as time has gone by the amount found has reduced. One survivor, in particular, was found after 104 hours of being stuck in the rubble, immediately started to recite the Quran, thanking god for how he has been saved.
How have people helped?
Disregarding the countless amounts of GoFundMe and other donation sites, there has been honorable help from the UN, influencers, Qatar (who hosted the World Cup of 2022), and even the rescuers.
1. The UN : they sent out 6 trucks that carried shelter and non-food items, they were also the first form of aid sent out. They had also said that effort has been "incredibly difficult" to do as because of the earthquake the borders have been destroyed.
2. Influencers : Multiple influencers have been speaking out about this disaster such as
- Lightweight UFC fighter Islam Makhachev, speaking out about how you should not forget about Turkey and Syria as shown here
- Kerem Bursin - a Turkish actor, spoke about how many have been affected and gave more information about the earthquakes as shown here (he also provides resources to help donate but I will be linking those at the end)
- Football teams stand in silence for those affected in Turkey and Syria : Photo: Reuters/AP/AFP
and many more
3. Qatar which held the world cup of 2022, sent out 10,000 mobile homes that were used by Football teams during the world cup to be sent out to those who lost their homes in the disaster. The first 350 caravans are to be sent out on Sunday next week (26th Feb 2023)
4. Chinese rescuers who had been helping save those harmed, bowed down in respect to a man they tried to save but were too late on the 6th of February
{this is a picture of the aftermath of the earthquake, showing just how terrible of a condition Turkey is in as of now}
How can I help?
There as always, are multiple ways in which you can help for example
donation sites such as :
DONATE VIA BANK TRANSFER:
AHBAP:
SWIFT: ISBKTRIS - Kerem Bursins donation link
Cites :
Muslims Instagram account (you can find even more information here)
trt world's Instagram page with countless more information sites and more educational information
My heart goes out to all affected by this earthquake, or who have lost loved ones because of it. Please stay safe and take care.
As said in the Quaran 94:5
"So, surely with hardship comes ease."
(also I will be posting more regularly once again, thank you for being patient)
- Saleena <3
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