Disaster Response Turkey Project #58592

Help Families in Turkey Devastated by Earthquakes

by Global Hope Network International

Project Report | Oct 13, 2023
Mental Health Team goes to Turkey!

By GHNI Turkey Team | GHNI Short-Term Trip

Working in conjunction with the GHNI team in Turkey, a team of mental health providers are currently in the Malatya area to provide trauma education and counseling in the wake of the massive earthquakes in Turkey.

Field workers report that most people in the area are unable to return to their homes and that the majority of the residents of Turkey have been affected in some way by these earthquakes. The team is composed of mental health therapists, counselors, a psychologist and support personnel and will provide groups for the following three populations: women, children, and community leaders (which will include first responders).

Watch a video - GHNI Mental Health Team speaks with Malatya’s Mayor, Mustafa - https://vimeo.com/842779485

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Jun 9, 2023
An Active Role in Rebuilding

By Basak Celik | GHNI TCD Worker

Last month, Turkey had a major earthquake disaster. Eleven provinces were affected by the earthquake, and according to official figures, over 50,000 people died, with many more injured or disabled. Tens of thousands of people are still missing. Since this extraordinary day of disaster, as an aid organization, we have tried to meet the most urgent needs. For this, we sent 18 tons of food to the region and set up mobile kitchens in 4 locations. Since then, we have been delivering meals, tea, and most importantly, water, to thousands of people affected by the earthquake. In addition, we distributed diapers, baby food, hygiene kits, and other necessities.

Currently, one of the most important needs is shelter. The week of the earthquake, the temperature dropped to -16°C (3° F), and many people died due to hypothermia. For this reason, we sent 15 containers (converted into homes) and 500 tents to the region. However, there is still an ongoing need for shelter because there was a flood one month after the earthquake, and the living conditions of those in the tents are very bad. There are container cities established by the government, but considering the millions of people in need of shelter, these are still insufficient.

Since the very first day, as an organization with your support, those of us working with Transformational Community Development (TCD) have continued to heal wounds and spread hope in this devastating situation. We have a long road ahead of us. Rebuilding lives will take a long time, but we will take an active role in this process. Please be with us, support us, and, if possible, come and visit the victims.

TCD Update

Food - We established 4 mobile kitchens in 4 provinces and we sent 18 tons of food to these kitchens. They are distributing breakfast, lunch and dinner to the victims of the earthquake and flood.

Income Generation - We plan to apply for a grant for increasing our incomes.

Education - TCD lessons have continued to be used at the Women's Empowerment Center.

Wellness - We have a professional psychologist, and we follow TCD lessons for wellness.

Thank you!

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