Three ways to fundraise for the Turkey-Syria earthquake appeal
9 February 2023
Support the DEC Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal to help those in urgent need with ActionAid's top three easy fundraising ideas.
Thousands of people have lost their lives following earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Photo: Burak Kara/Getty Images
Two powerful earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria on Monday 6th February, in the space of 12 hours.
The first earthquake measuring 7.8 magnitude hit south-eastern Turkey, near the Syrian border and the second one struck four kilometres outside Ekinozu in central Turkey.
Thousands of people have died so far in Turkey and Syria, and even more have been injured and displaced. Major buildings have collapsed and the numbers are expected to rise as the search for survivors continues in both countries.
By fundraising for the DEC Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal, you can strengthen our emergency response and help those affected by the earthquake get life-saving supplies and much-needed support.
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Fundraise online
Set up a JustGiving page today and ask your friends, family and colleagues to donate what they can - it’s quick and easy to setup and share.
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Get sponsored for your upcoming challenge
Already in training for an event? Use your place to raise valuable funds for Turkey and Syria. Or set yourself a new challenge and sign up to an event for ActionAid.
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Organise your own Turkey-Syria fundraiser
From holding a bake sale or pub quiz to planning a dress down day at school or your place of work - the opportunities to be creative and raise vital funds are endless.
How does your fundraising help?
£50 could provide a mother and two children with thermal clothes and blankets to survive the freezing conditions
£120 could provide emergency ready-to-eat food for three families
£270 could provide for a heater for nine families to keep warm
We need you now more than ever – you can directly support our response in providing shelter, food, medical aid, warm clothing, heaters and cash for those who have lost their homes and are out on the streets. Thank you for your support.
