Several structures are organized to try to assist the victims of a deadly earthquake that devastated the regions straddling Turkey and Syria.
From dawn, the first images of the disaster are already circulating on the continuous news channels and on the networks. This Monday, February 6, we learn that a magnitude 7.8 earthquake destroyed the Turkish town of Pazarcik overnight, barely 60 kilometers from the Syrian border. A second earthquake of magnitude 7.5 will follow in the late morning. Throughout the area, on both sides of the border, the earthquake left thousands of dead and ruins in its wake.
In Strasbourg, the Turkish, Kurdish and Syrian communities, but also the major national solidarity structures, are organizing in response to the disaster to assist the victims. Here we highlight several initiatives.
Shipment of clothing and basic necessities
The Alsace-Syria association has set up a collection of clothes (new only, Turkish customs does not accept used donations) and food to help the inhabitants of the affected regions. Their premises are open all week from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. to receive donations of healthcare equipment, food and clothing (see practical details ici).
Fundraising in support of victims
Aid structures also solicit financial donations, as money transfers are easier and faster to support victims. So the Foundation of France announces that it has immediately mobilized €100,000 to finance assistance to victims and calls for donations, such as the People Relief who also sends €100,000 in emergency funds. There Red Cross is mobilizing in a similar way.
An earthquake with devastating consequences in southeastern Turkey and northern Syria.
A real race against the clock where every minute counts has begun.
Call for donation https://t.co/SwzQ5tMXXs pic.twitter.com/8h9g9AqoOi— Croix-Rouge fr (@CroixRouge) February 7, 2023
At La Meinau, the Alevi Cultural Center also organizes a major collection of donations for associations helping Turkish victims. Its permanence is open from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. every day. In the Laiterie district, the association Actions culturelle intercitoyennes (formerly Association for Solidarity with Turkish Workers) has announced that it will set up a similar initiative in the days that follow. We will update this article as information on solidarity for earthquake victims reaches the editorial staff.
