Job 14:7
Revised Standard Version
” 7 “For there is hope for a tree,
if it be cut down, that it will sprout again,
and that its shoots will not cease.”
‘Amein!’ (Amen: So be it!, Truth!, etc..)
In prayer for Turkey and Syrian families suffering the horrific and tragic loss of loved ones, may they continue to find YHVH’s loving hands carry them through. I’ve attached legitimate charities below to help you help the impacted in their time of need. May YHWH’s returns bring you joy, peace, health, and richly fill your every step.
Charity Navigator tips
Charity Navigator, which rates charities, gives the following tips on giving to disaster relief.
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Donate to reputable, registered charities.
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Monetary donations are the most effective.
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Consider giving monthly donations for long-term recovery efforts as many disaster relief groups see donations taper off after just a few weeks.
Charity Navigator has also published its own list of organizations aiding in Syria and Turkey.
Turkish Red Crescent (Red Cross affiliate)
Red Crescent organizations in both Turkey and Syria said their teams were helping with recovery and aid efforts. Both organizations are members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent movement, an international network of disaster relief agencies.
The American Red Cross said Turkish Red Crescent workers and volunteers were distributing food and medical aid.
Turkish Red Crescent asks for cash donations on Twitter:
Syrian Red Crescent (Red Cross affiliate)
In Syria, the Red Crescent is aiding victim evacuation and search efforts, the Red Cross said. The Syrian Red Crescent asked for donations on Twitter Wednesday.
The White Helmets
The White Helmets, also known as Syria Civil Defense, are a humanitarian aid organization that operates in rebel-controlled areas of Syria. The volunteer group has experience providing emergency services to the victims of the country’s civil war.
The White Helmets said it had mobilized 3,000 volunteers to help search for earthquake victims. It asked for donations to support its efforts.
Syrian American Medical Society
The Syrian American Medical Society is an international medical relief organization that has for years provided medical assistance to victims of war in northwestern Syria. The group has set up a quake relief fund and its teams are currently providing earthquake relief.
Doctors Without Borders
Doctors Without Borders is another humanitarian medical aid group.
The nonprofit said its staff was providing medical supplies and support to 23 hospitals treating earthquake victims in Idlib and Aleppo in Syria. It started a donation page for its earthquake recovery efforts.
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International Blue Crescent Relief and Development Foundation
The International Blue Crescent Relief and Development Foundation has offices in Gaziantep, Turkey, near the epicenter of the quake, and was working to dispatch teams to the affected communities in both Turkey and Syria.
The organization asked in a new release for donations of the following:
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Tens of thousands tents and heaters for the tents
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Tens of thousands blankets
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Thermal clothes
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Ready-to-eat meals for at least 5,000 people
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First aid kits
The organization said interested donors should reach out to Alper Mavi, a regional program coordinator at +90 538 5159806 or Alper.mavi@ibc.org.tr.
They can also reach out to the group’s vice president, Muzaffer Baca, at +90 532 2344229 or mbaca@ibc.org.tr.
GlobalGiving
GlobalGiving connects emergency relief nonprofits around the world with donors. The group launched a disaster relief fund to support recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria.
Save The Children
Save The Children, the international youth humanitarian aid group, set up an emergency relief fund for the earthquake victims. You can donate here.
Project HOPE
Project HOPE, a U.S.-based international humanitarian aid nonprofit, said it deployed emergency response teams to Turkey and Syria and set up a disaster relief fund.
Jewish Federations of North America
The Jewish Federations of North America set up a disaster response relief fund to help aid victims of the quake. The organization has in the past helped respond to natural disasters in the United States and abroad.
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More organizations helping earthquake victims
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ActionAid
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Airlink
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Americares
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American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)
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CARE
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DirectRelief
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Food for the Hungry
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Global Impact
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Humanity & Inclusion
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International Medical Corps
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Islamic Relief USA
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Jesuit Refugee Service
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Mercy Corps
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Oxfam
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UN World Food Program USA
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UNICEF USA
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World Vision
