terre des hommes: Disaster relief for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria
terre des hommes: Disaster relief for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria
In February 2023, devastating earthquakes shook Turkey and Syria. The destruction was enormous and the suffering of the people affected is immeasurable. The already severely affected region in northern Syria, where millions of civil war refugees have been living in extreme hardship for years, was hit particularly hard. In order to support the people, especially the many traumatized children, during this difficult time, the children's aid organization terre des hommes immediately with its disaster relief. The WIRTH Foundation is supporting this important humanitarian aid with a generous donation to alleviate the suffering of the earthquake victims and provide urgently needed support.
Devastating destruction in Turkey and Syria
The earthquake in February 2023 left large parts of Turkey and Syria in ruins. The Turkish province of Hatay and the Syrian city of Aleppo, which had already been severely damaged by years of civil war, were particularly affected. The situation in these areas is devastating: countless people have lost their homes, the supply of food, drinking water and medical aid has collapsed, and the number of injured and dead is rising daily.
The children, who have not only lost their families and homes, but are also traumatized by the horrors of the earthquake and its aftermath, are particularly hard hit. Many of these children had already suffered from the consequences of the Syrian civil war and were already dependent on humanitarian aid.
terre des hommes: Help for traumatized children
terre des hommes has been working in the region for many years and began providing disaster relief immediately after the earthquake. In Turkey, the organization cooperates with the local partner organization Support to Lifewhich knows the situation on the ground inside out and responds specifically to the needs of the people affected. The focus of the aid is on caring for the affected families, providing emergency accommodation and psychosocial support for the traumatized children.
In Syria, especially in the city of Aleppo, the situation is particularly dramatic. Millions of Syrian civil war refugees have been living in extreme poverty for years, and the earthquake has further exacerbated the already catastrophic living conditions. terre des hommes provides life-saving aid by supplying food, water and medical care and looking after the most vulnerable children.
The support of the WIRTH Foundation
The WIRTH Foundation has supported the humanitarian work of terre des hommes with a donation. These funds will flow directly into the care of the earthquake victims and make it possible to provide urgently needed aid on the ground. The donation will help to ensure that food, water and medical supplies can be distributed to the affected families, while special attention will be paid to the psychological care of children who have been severely traumatized by the disaster.
"We are incredibly grateful to the WIRTH Foundation for their support," said a spokesperson for terre des hommes. "Thanks to this donation, we can intensify our aid in the worst-affected areas and especially help the children who are suffering from the consequences of the earthquake and the war."
The focus on psychosocial support
A particular focus of terre des hommes' work is on the psychosocial support of the children. The traumatic experiences that many of the affected children had to endure as a result of the earthquake and the years of war have left deep psychological scars. To help these children, terre des hommes offers targeted psychosocial programs in cooperation with local partners. These programs help the children to come to terms with their fears and give them the opportunity to recover in a protected environment.
Through creative activities, playing together and interacting with other children, those affected learn to deal with their experiences and regain confidence. This psychosocial support is a crucial step in giving the children a long-term perspective and accompanying them on their way back to a normal life.
The humanitarian situation remains critical
Despite the international aid, the situation in the region remains tense. The full extent of the destruction is not yet clear and many areas are still difficult to access. terre des hommes and its partners are working at full speed to ensure that people in the earthquake regions are provided for. Children in particular, who are suffering the most from the consequences of the disaster, are the focus of the aid.
The situation in Syria remains particularly critical. In Aleppo and other cities that have already been destroyed by the civil war, the supply situation is precarious and many people are completely dependent on international aid. The WIRTH Foundation's donation is an important contribution to giving people hope and support during this difficult time.
How you can support terre des hommes
The work of terre des hommes in Turkey and Syria relies on donations to continue providing vital aid. With your support, the organization can continue to provide food, water and medical care while offering traumatized children the psychosocial help they need.
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Financial donations: Every donation helps to ensure that the earthquake victims are provided for and, in particular, to give the affected children a perspective.
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Support from companies: Companies can also make a valuable contribution through larger donations or partnerships.
More information about the work of terre des hommes and how you can help can be found on the Website of terre des hommes.
Frequently asked questions
1. how does terre des hommes help the earthquake victims?
terre des hommes, in cooperation with local partner organizations such as Support to Life humanitarian aid. The organization provides affected families with food, water and medical aid and is particularly concerned with the psychosocial support of traumatized children.
2 How does the WIRTH Foundation support disaster relief?
The WIRTH Foundation has made a donation that will flow directly into the humanitarian aid provided by terre des hommes. This support makes it possible to provide care for the earthquake victims and offer psychosocial support to the children affected.
3. which regions are most affected?
The Turkish province of Hatay and the Syrian city of Aleppo are particularly affected. In both regions, the destruction is enormous and the supply situation is catastrophic.
4. how can I support terre des hommes?
You can support the work of terre des hommes through financial donations. Every donation helps to continue the humanitarian aid and in particular to help the children affected.
5. what help does terre des hommes offer the children?
In addition to providing food and water, terre des hommes also offers psychosocial support for traumatized children. This help is crucial in order to give the children a long-term perspective.