Relief for Turkey and Syria
As we continue to learn of the scope of the devastation in Turkey and Syria, we invite you to consider providing relief via the United Methodist Church’s Global Ministries connection.
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) shares the following:
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey at 4:17 AM on Monday, February 6, 2023, the most powerful earthquake recorded since 1939. In the hours that followed, at least 78 aftershocks were reported, followed by a second earthquake of 7.5 magnitude. More than 5,000 people were killed, with deaths expected to rise.
The earthquake also heavily impacted northwest Syria, where 4.1 million people depend on humanitarian assistance. The majority are women and children. At this time, Syrian communities are simultaneously facing an ongoing cholera outbreak and extreme winter weather events, including heavy rain and snow. The humanitarian response is overstretched due to the devastation and cold weather.
UMCOR has released an initial solidarity grant to a longstanding humanitarian partner, International Blue Crescent (IBC), which has offices in Turkey. The grant will provide tents, heaters, blankets, warm clothes, ready to eat meals and basic first aid kits.
How can you help?
- Pray
- Donate*:
- Via the UMCOR website: https://advance.umcmission.org/p-641-umcor-international-disaster-response-and-recovery.aspx
- Via a check to Asbury, noting that donation is for International UMCOR Disaster Relief.
- Stay informed of the situation and relief efforts via…
- UMCOR’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/UMCOR
- UMCOR’s Website: https://umcmission.org/news-statements/umcor-response-to-earthquakes-in-turkey-and-syria/
*Note that while donating to the International Disaster Response & Recovery Fund may not be designated for just Turkey & Syria, it is those that had previously donated that enabled UMCOR to so quickly be able to provide funding support.
PLEASE NOTE: the 2 links below lead to umcmission.org.