We would like to help the earthquake victims in the most affected Turkish province of Hatay. There are tens of thousands of dead and injured, as well as hundreds of thousands of destroyed livelihoods. Many have lost everything, are faced with nothing, have become homeless. These people need support. We want to organize and facilitate immediate aid together with you in a first action.
The capital of Hatay province is Antakya. Large parts of the famous ancient city were completely destroyed. It is the most severely affected major city in the entire earthquake region. Neighboring cities such as Samandag are also in ruins. The region is famous for its diversity. Muslims, Christians and Jews have lived together peacefully there for centuries. They all need our help.
"My family is from Samandag. There are also many connections to Antakya. My grandparents' house was destroyed but fortunately there are no casualties in the immediate family. My local uncle was lucky because he had to go to the bathroom for a short time during the night of the disaster, so he was awake and could save himself when the quake hit. He is well networked in local structures and is currently providing and organizing emergency aid for families in need.I am very grateful to my friend Dunja Hayali for supporting this campaign.All donations are to be used in the most severely affected Turkish province of Hatay and will go into the account of the aid organization Childaid Network. As an ambassador, I have been supporting Childaid for many years. Actually engaged in Southeast Asia, Childaid offered me uncomplicated help and the use of their infrastructure in this emergency situation.
Childaid Network has been carrying the DZI donation seal of the best quality level for many years. All donors are of course issued tax-effective donation receipts."