
Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal
An estimated 23 million lives are at risk after devastating earthquakes hit southeast Turkey and neighbouring Syria on 6th February.
Inspired by our Jewish values, we provide life-saving and life-changing action to support and empower people in crisis around the world.
We work with local partners across the globe to share expertise and respond to emergencies.
We work in six critical areas:
An estimated 23 million lives are at risk after devastating earthquakes hit southeast Turkey and neighbouring Syria on 6th February.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February we have been supporting our 29 partners across the country as they do everything they can to protect their communities in the face of active conflict.
Thousands of people are hit by disasters each year. By donating towards our disaster recovery work, you can ensure that the next time an emergency hits, we can respond rapidly.
Ukranians supported since the outbreak of war
Tonnes of medication delivered to those in need
Food packages delivered
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4.17am. It’s a time I hear again and again. 4.17am. A time that usually comes and goes, quietly and unnoticed. But this 4.17am was different, this 4.17am left its indelible mark, in every sense.
On Monday 6th February 2023, two deadly earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria.
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