Catastrophe in the crisis: Earthquake Response Syria
Hundreds of thousands of people have been affected by the earthquake in Syria and urgently need assistance. People in Syria have already been suffering from the civil war since 2011. The additional disaster has now brought further suffering and destruction.
The earthquake catastrophe in Turkey and Syria is deeply saddening. Our partner organizations in Syria were able to take immediate action and are distributing blankets and food. The response has started, but the needs are growing. There is a lack of shelter and food, but also income opportunities have failed and there is a need for medical assistance, including psychological support.
The offices of our partners suffered some damage from the earthquakes. But more importantly, all of their employees have been affected themselves, and their families have lost their belongings, some have damaged or completely lost their homes and some have even lost relatives.
The offices of our partners suffered some damage from the earthquakes. But more importantly, all of their employees have been affected themselves, and their families have lost their belongings, some have damaged or completely lost their homes and some have even lost relatives.
hospital, we ensure sufficient maternal and child health for about 3,000 women as well as newborns and additionally our youngest pediatric patients. We cover their needs – not only acute but also preventive through vaccination campaigns. As sustainability is crucial, we strengthen the capacity of our partners, the Syrian healthcare sector, and the health workers. More than 30 workplaces are created through the newly established clinic: medical and administrative staff is trained to serve the population in need. Also, we strive to support the local health sector through capacity-building measures.
