Community groups and aid organisations are running local collections to send help to the disaster zone
More than 7000 people have been killed and tens of thousands are injured, missing and displaced after an earthquake and its aftershocks in Turkey and Syria.as rescue efforts continue in the freezing temperatures.
Governments around the world, including Australia, have deployed emergency aid teams and medical squads to affected areas. Australia has pledged $10 million of aid, $7 million of which is to support the injured evacuate and to provide food, tents and blankets. The remaining $3 million will be given to Syria for shelter, clean water and sanitation.In Australia, community groups and aid organisations are running local collections to send help to the disaster zone.
Nearby, Sultan Halal Meats and Poultry is collecting blankets, tents and sleeping bags to be sent to Turkey.The Age Turkish Airways had agreed to cover the costs of the goods being transported. However, as the airline doesn’t fly to Australia, he is now seeking support from an additional airline.If you don’t have access to a local collection, there are also many national and international organisations organising assistance.
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