How can I help the victims of the quakes in Turkey and Syria?
cross the country people are eager to help victims of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Collections of goods to be transported to the disaster zone are being staged in many places, but aid organisations like the Red Cross and UNICEF stress that offering financial aid is a better way of helping at this time.
ed Cross Flanders has already released 200,000 euros for humanitarian aid. It will be used to address urgent needs, for water, food, shelter and medical care. Gifts can be made via the website. “People’s first thoughts are to offer blankets and coats, but chaos reigns in the disaster area. Good coordination is needed, and official structures need to be respected” says Jaime Rhemrev. Read More…