Islamic Relief UK North East And Yorkshire

Islamic Relief North East & Yorkshire - Emergency Earthquake Appeal - TURSY

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£12,640
raised of £20,000 target
North East & Yorkshire Emergency Earthquake Appeal - Türkiye and Syria, 6 February 2023
2 major earthquakes of magnitude 7.8 and 7.4 struck central Türkiye and northwest Syria. Thousands have been killed and millions are in need of humanitarian assistance. Islamic Relief teams are responding on the ground now.

Story

On Monday February 6th at 4.17am, a massive magnitude 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Southern Turkey followed by subsequent 6.4 and 6.5 magnitude earthquakes. These deadly earthquakes were also felt in Syria and Lebanon . Many buildings collapsed including residential buildings where many families were sleeping due to the early hours of the morning. The current death toll in Turkey alone has risen to 284 with 2,323 people injured. In Syria, the death toll is currently at 230 people and the injuries have now risen above 500. Numbers are expected to rise drastically as rescue workers start to dig through the rubble of collapsed building. Islamic Relief teams in Türkiye and Syria are on the ground now. Please donate now and share my page with your family and friends also so we can also help families in crisis now.

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About the campaign

2 major earthquakes of magnitude 7.8 and 7.4 struck central Türkiye and northwest Syria. Thousands have been killed and millions are in need of humanitarian assistance. Islamic Relief teams are responding on the ground now.

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Islamic Relief

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Islamic Relief is an international relief and development charity that aims to alleviate the suffering of the world's poorest people. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, it promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion or gender.

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£12,639.11
+ £671.75 Gift Aid
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£12,639.11
Offline donations
£0.00

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