Turkey and Syria earthquake: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

On February 6, 2023, a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake and a series of strong tremors and aftershocks devastated southeast Turkey (officially the Republic of Türkiye) and northwest Syria. The death toll has passed 35,000 and continues to rise.Tens of thousands are injured and hundreds of thousands displaced across a region already beset by turmoil from the nearly 12-year conflict in Syria and the ongoing refugee crisis. After working desperately for a week to locate additional survivors, search and rescue teams from around the world are largely shifting to recovery efforts [A scene of devastation following the deadly earthquake in Syria and Turkey on February 6, 2023.]( 2023 Turkey and Syria earthquake: Facts, FAQs, and how to help On February 6, 2023, a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake and a series of strong tremors and aftershocks devastated southeast Turkey (officially the Republic of Türkiye) and northwest Syria. The death toll has passed 35,000 and continues to rise. Tens of thousands are injured and hundreds of thousands displaced across a region already beset by turmoil from the nearly 12-year conflict in Syria and the ongoing refugee crisis. After working desperately for a week to locate additional survivors, search and rescue teams from around the world are largely shifting to recovery efforts [READ MORE]( [Bundled in warm weather attire, people walk with suitcases and backpacks.]( Displacement and refuge As the Ukraine war marks its first year, World Vision continues to support children and families impacted. [READ MORE]( [Inside a hospital in Somalia, malnourished children lie in beds, some covered by white fabric mesh tents.]( “We dare not look away" A World Vision communicator shares hope amid the devastating hunger crisis in Somalia. [READ MORE]( [Elementary school students gather on a lawn for a discussion led by teachers and staff before their fundraising event.]( Students fundraise for Ukraine Motivated to help others, students turn compassion into action through World Vision’s Ignite program. [READ MORE]( [A girl smiles next to a building made of bricks and mud.]( 7 ways to empower women and girls Learn ways to promote empowerment and equality for women and girls around the globe and close to home. [READ MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [World Vision Youtube Channel]( [Instagram]( --------------------------------------------------------------- World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. [Read more about our work.]( World Vision, P.O. Box 9716, Federal Way, WA 98063 1.888.511.6514 [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Sign In]( | Campaign = 400067538 | Donor No. = 106150834 Having trouble viewing this email? [View it online](.