Turkey / Syrian Earthquake: A round-up of deals, helpful links and ways to donate

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Posted 8th Feb 2023
Update 1
Thanks to all suggestions, have updated the donate list
The Earthquake In Turkey / Syria has been nothing short of devastating, So we have put together this discussion to hopefully show you the best options on how you can support those involved, and some deals which may help, thanks to all the authors of the deals below

If you know of any other offers etc. that have been missed, please shout out and i will add to an update, Thanks


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Donations:

  • Doctors Without Borders (msf.org.uk/) - Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is working in north-west Syria to provide life-saving medical care

  • British Red Cross (redcross.org.uk/) - The British Red Cross has launched an emergency appeal to aid evacuation efforts and provide emergency first aid in conjunction with the Turkish Red Crescent and Syrian Arab Red Crescent


  • Save the Children (savethechildren.org.uk/) - Save the Children is collecting donations for an emergency fund that will support children in both countries

  • Oxfam (oxfam.org.uk/) - Oxfam has also launched an appeal and is working on a plan for immediate and longer-term aid for earthquake victims along with partner organisations in Turkey and Syria







  • World Scout Foundation's Emergency Response


  • Forgotten Women: (forgottenwomen.org/) Another great charity, aid is administered by women on the ground. Reducing risk of exploitation.


  • Manchester Collection for EARTHQUAKE victims. Deadline Friday 10th Feb 2023 5pm. WINTER CLOTHES FOR ADULTS & Children. OTHER ITEMS: Tent, bed, Mattresses (for tent), Blankets, Sleeping Bags, Thermos, Flashlights (without batteries)… Nappies, women's Pads, Hygiene Supplies, Cleaning Supplies. FOOD PARCELS: Canned, and sturdy items. DROP OFF POINTS: 1) Senol & Senol Ltd t/a GOSS Outdoor, Unit C Canalside North, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1UP - (next estate to Manchester United Football ground N3 Car Park) - Dear Merve Erol – 07534 690257 – Mon to Fri 09:00 – 16:00 - 2) Gemak UK, Milk-Lab UK Building, Sadler Street, Middleton, M24 5UJ - Erdal Akcora – 07399 460813 – Mon to Fri 09:00 – 16:30


  • Molham Volunteering Team: (molhamteam.com/en/…39) - Molham Volunteer Team is an internationally registered charity in Germany, Canada and Sweden. Their main office is based in Turkiey.

  • Violet Organization: (violetsyria.org/) - Violet Organization INC for Relief and Development is registered under U.S. Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3) as a charitable non-profit organization supporting refugees and vulnerable people.

  • UWT (uwt.org (http://uwt.org)) have a 100% donation policy and allow you to select a specific country and also one that says "most needy."








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Free calls and texts to Turkey / Syria, some also include free roaming


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Zaheen_X
100% Donation Policy Charities

Al-Ihsan Foundation: alihsan.org.au/abo…on/
Muslims In Need: muslimsinneed.org/
One Nation: onenationuk.org/tur…ake
Rahma (Mercy): rahmamercy.org.uk/get…ed/
SKT Welfare: sktwelfare.org/our…rk/
Ummah Welfare Trust: uwt.org/eme…ke/
World Care Foundation: worldcarefoundation.org/

Charities shared by dealer175, hereinyorkshire, Rubina_Azad and WheresWally99

  • The death toll stands at more than 46,000 in Turkey and north-western Syria as rescue efforts continue.
  • United Nations says up to 5.3 million people in Syria may be homeless after the earthquakes, while nearly 900,000 people are in urgent need of hot food in Turkey and Syria.
  • The Syrian government has approved the delivery of humanitarian aid to quake-hit areas outside its control, according to state media.
  • Turkey says it is working to open two new routes into rebel-held parts of Syria.
  • Rescues described as miraculous continue more than 100 hours after the tremors of the first earthquake struck.

100% Donation Policy means they DO NOT use some of it for business expenses and wages, nor do they take any fees.
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  1. jaggedm's avatar
    jaggedm
    vouch for uwt.. 100% donation policy
  2. Zaheen_X's avatar
    Zaheen_X
    Edit: I have clearly let this issue get the better of me. I am going to take a step back from here.

    @MrSwitch Amazing efforts.

    @Everyone else contributing, equally amazing. (edited)
    MrSwitch's avatar
    MrSwitch Author
    Mate, if you can link me to them, I'll add them in, I haven't purposefully excluded them, and I have asked in the body of the deal for people to suggest others, fire away and I'll add them in. I get you are passionate about this, but no need to have a go
  3. Xzsharp's avatar
    Xzsharp
    @MrSwitch I would like to add these two natIonal volunteer-run government and financially regulated charities.

    They have been doing the biggest aid in the region - more than the government itself sadly - from portable toilets to kitchens, rescue staff, heavy machinery, portable pharmacies, doctors, and container shelters for families as well as documenting all of their donations, and expenses with receipts.

    There is no commission to your donation like most platforms, and neither the bulk of it goes to CEOs and admin salaries, and every penny you give is being spent on the people and animals that are affected.

    You can donate using your credit or debit card in GBP or EUR or USD

    You can transfer directly to their IBAN accounts GBP or EUR or USD so there is no commission on the card transactions, every penny reaches the destination.

    You can look up both in social media, their websites, and regulated financial records.

    ahbap.org/dis…key

    losev.org.tr/bag…tml

    Unfortunately like the Ukraine situation, many are already exploiting people's generosity with this, and the AKP government or business-run charities with CEOs, you never know if your good will ever make it to its destination.
    panpipe's avatar
    panpipe
    My friend in Turkey recommended Ahbap.org so I donated there. He said they're doing a lot more than the government.
  4. Yas_Min's avatar
    Yas_Min
    I'm trying to find a trustworthy Syrian place to send too.
    Turkey gets enough help. But Syria has been sanctioned for years and I feel so bad for their people
    em_uk_user's avatar
    em_uk_user
    To send help directly to the people in the north of Syria, please donate to these registered trustworthy charities:

    Molham Volunteering Team:
    molhamteam.com/en/…439

    Violet Organization:
    violetsyria.org/

    The clock is ticking, and those people lack the basics. They need specialized gear, rescue equipment, trucks, and ambulance vans, not to mention food and clothes.
    Every pound makes a difference for them.
  5. Savasmax's avatar
    Savasmax
    Sad that there's not a signal Kurdish charity in that list, when it's Kurdish charities always tirelessly working to support civilians in the Kurdish regions (which is where this earthquake has hit the most).

    They should be the ones getting the funding to help, unlike the Turkish ones that would most likely siphon it essentially into their own pockets or agenda. As many know the Kurds are suppressed in Turkey.

    For anyone interested:


    Heyva Sor a Kurdistanê » URGENT APPEAL FOR HELP FOR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS
    heyvasor.com/en/…je/

    Kurdish Red Crescent - Wikipedia
    en.wikipedia.org/wik…ent
  6. MazzaM's avatar
    MazzaM
    Ummah Welfare Trust and also One Ummah are on Instagram. They also have a website. They are definitely a 100% donation policy.
    Yas_Min's avatar
    Yas_Min
    Yep these I trust.

    Its just the white helmets type groups. I don't like how they operate
  7. gestalter's avatar
    gestalter
    Thank you for this.

    Can you add AKUT, entirely voluntary, non-governmental search and rescue organization from Turkey.
    akut.org.tr/en/…ion
  8. astyy's avatar
    astyy
    Natwest are matching donations via their reward scheme to DEC (up to £100K). I'm hoping this further contributes to the Govt matching addition, so should be reward points well used.
    naila.maria's avatar
    naila.maria
    Please give more info about Natwest. TY
  9. Rubina_Azad's avatar
    Rubina_Azad
    Hi, would like to suggest a registered charity in Scotland called World Care Foundation with 100% donation policy who are currently supporting the victims of the earthquakes. Website: worldcarefoundation.org/
  10. MazzaM's avatar
    MazzaM
    *** PLEASE SHARE ASAP***

    Manchester Collection for EARTHQUAKE victims. Deadline Friday 10th Feb 2023 5pm.

    WINTER CLOTHES FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN.

    OTHER ITEMS: Tent, bed, Mattresses (for tent), Blankets, Sleeping Bags, Thermos, Flashlights (without batteries)… Nappies, women's Pads, Hygiene Supplies, Cleaning Supplies.

    FOOD PARCELS: Canned, and sturdy items.

    DROP OFF POINTS:
    1) Senol & Senol Ltd t/a GOSS Outdoor, Unit C Canalside North, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1UP - (next estate to Manchester United Football ground N3 Car Park) - Dear Merve Erol – 07534 690257 – Mon to Fri 09:00 – 16:00

    2) Gemak UK, Milk-Lab UK Building, Sadler Street, Middleton, M24 5UJ - Erdal Akcora – 07399 460813 – Mon to Fri 09:00 – 16:30
  11. iNSain's avatar
    iNSain
    Love this thread and praying for all those affected by the earthquakes.

    I'd also recommend Salam Charity who regularly help those in need in various countries and are currently appealing for Turkey & Syria.

    salamcharity.org.uk/
    R1992's avatar
    R1992
    I remember phoning up and asking about the percentage these guys take, it was quite high at around 20% or more if I remember correctly. Just something to keep in mind when donating...it put me off them as I feel that's too high a cut to be had
  12. MazzaM's avatar
    MazzaM
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  13. Timbuc2's avatar
    Timbuc2
    The legend the man Mr Switch.. hats off!!!
  14. Zaheen_X's avatar
    Zaheen_X
    Imagine giving a box of fruit only to learn that a portion has been taken before it reaches the final destination. Whilst not the end of the world, wouldn't it be better if the person you handed your cash to wasn't in fact a charity case themselves.

    Ummah Welfare Trust (uwt.org) Committed to 100% Donations

    All help is good. It is better to give charity with your own hands, and true charity is done in secret. (edited)
    sigorney's avatar
    sigorney
    Just leave people alone, it is up to them to do what they want to do with their money. I for one wont donate to a religious charity. So stop patronising.
  15. Sonya786786's avatar
    Sonya786786
    UWT is the one I donate to the most and have done for YEARS. Because UWT pay for ALL of their admin using money received from their charity shops and clothing banks. They also have less overheads because their staff don't get paid the way a lot of UK charity staff do for example; I read somewhere its COO gets c.£50k p/a which is 33% below the national average. People on social media have said the people who work for UWT are sincere and the money IS getting to those in need. They don't advertise much (unlike Oxfam whose high profile campaigns are excessive imo - Oxfam uses 11p in every £1 donated towards advertising).

    Donors can opt to help UWT specifically pay for admin. Eg when making a donation you can choose to pay the costs of processing your payment on top of the donation amount. Or donors can choose "admin costs" as a campaign to donate to. I like this –the donor can help the needy and also help the administration of the charity separately,and deliberately, this way and via donations at the shops /clothing banks.

    Thank you Mr Switch forstarting this thread

    Can people share more drop off points around the UK for donors to give food, clothing etc? Many thanks in advance (edited)
  16. zoobenny's avatar
    zoobenny
    I'd like to recommend RE:ACT Disaster Response, the UK based humanitarian charity that I volunteer with.

    The volunteers are mostly veteran and blue light, utilising their wealth of skills and experience, to help those in their darkest hour of need.

    The first volunteers arrived in Turkey the day after the earthquake to do a recce, and more volunteers will arrive Saturday. The charity specialises in helping those hardest to reach, that are not assisted by the bigger charities.

    justgiving.com/fun…lia

    Or re-act.org.uk
  17. em_uk_user's avatar
    em_uk_user
    @MrSwitch
    I appreciate it if you could add the organizations below as well to your original post. All of them are registered trusted charities, and they are all active in the northern areas of Syria, at least for the last decade.

    1- Molham Volunteering Team:
    molhamteam.com/en/…439
    Molham Volunteer Team is an internationally registered charity in Germany, Canada and Sweden. Their main office is based in Turkiey.

    2- Violet Organization:
    violetsyria.org/
    Violet Organization INC for Relief and Development is registered under U.S. Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3) as a charitable non-profit organization supporting refugees and vulnerable people.

    3- The White Helmets (Part of the Syrian Campaign):
    whitehelmets.org/en/
    The Syria Campaign is registered as a non-profit in the UK as The Voices Project, a non-profit in Germany as Voices Project Germany and a 501(c)3 non-profit in the US as Voices Project USA.

    The clock is ticking, and those people lack the basics. They need specialized gear, rescue equipment, trucks, and ambulance vans, not to mention food, clothes and shelter for those who become homeless for the second time.

    Every pound makes a difference for them.
    MrSwitch's avatar
    MrSwitch Author
    Hi, I wasn't ignoring you apologies, was just waiting confirmation from CS, have added them in now
  18. Neostar's avatar
    Neostar
    I used Islamic Relief to donate, they seem decent and I've always donated to them for Zakat
  19. bobbitchin's avatar
    bobbitchin
    We have just filled 2 and a half vans with clothing, medicines and food. Dropped off and the container comes tomorrow. Hope this link is ok, they are one of the few able to go into Syria as well.

    onenationuk.org/
  20. Haroon1239's avatar
    Haroon1239
    Most of the uk charities working in North Syria give the money to other (local) organisations working there, with few exceptions. Best way to donate is to the DEC appeal. 

    The main exception is Islamic Relief who have 60 staff in Gaziantep and 70 in NW Syria and have been first responders. They are one of the 15 organisations in the DEC too.

    Other UK charities with good presence include Action for Humanity (who originally were called Syria Relief when they started after the onset of the war) 

    None of the mainstream charities do this 100% donation policy because to do things properly costs money!
  21. WheresWally99's avatar
    WheresWally99
    Thanks so much for this post.

    I'd like to add another 100% donation policy UK registered charity.
    Volunteer led, with no paid members.
    No deductions from any donations.

    Link to Givebrite page below.



    They are stationed in SYRIA and have been for many years - since 2013.

    The Link above is for donations to Syria only, they are currently working Northern Syria.
    A quick Google will bring up their Facebook page, feel free to message to request further information on where your donation is going and how it will be spent, or with any questions.


    They are delivering 3 projects at the moment.

    £1 hot meals
    £20 food pack (tinned food/basic to cover food for 3/4weeks)
    £50 survival pack (bedding/gloves /hats/clothes/blankets/mattress)

    ❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚
    HKD's avatar
    HKD
    Link is not working
  22. Blahblahblahlol's avatar
    Blahblahblahlol
    These charities only donate 10%
  23. nomichohaan's avatar
    nomichohaan
    Great contribution Mr Switch.
    I can reomend a charity too
    humanityfirst.org
  24. Zedmeister's avatar
    Zedmeister
    @MrSwitch please add the United nations world food programme (WFP) the world's largest humanitarian organisation fighting hunger:

    #ShareTheMeal and feed someone in need with just £0.65 and a few taps on your phone. Join ShareTheMeal: sharethemeal.org/cam…-GB

    Just 65p to help the earthquake victims. I think we all can afford that.
  25. innocent's avatar
    innocent
    Hope the following hasn't escaped your notice from one of the most prolific sellers on HUKD
    amazon.co.uk/b?i…031
    MrSwitch's avatar
    MrSwitch Author
    Added in bud
  26. Buzroastbeef's avatar
    Buzroastbeef
    Nice one, Switch.
  27. innocent's avatar
    innocent
    Noble effort, Switchy.
  28. Bash786_Ali's avatar
    Bash786_Ali
    Very kind and nice of you, to show all the organisations who are there for assistance.

    It's great when we all come together. Irrespective of our differences. Sorry for the rant!!

    Thank you Mr Switch
  29. ibobsy's avatar
    ibobsy
    Respect MrSwich
  30. Twosons's avatar
    Twosons
    Thank you. What a devastating earthquake
    . Has affected so many people who already are so much out of pocket!
  31. Messiah's avatar
    Messiah
    Wish we could give heat
  32. Begize's avatar
    Begize
    A much much better way of drawing people's attention to this than countless threads about mobile providers offering free calls.
  33. BigAle7777's avatar
    BigAle7777
    Great work as always
  34. heman's avatar
    heman
    Great work MrSwitch, credit to you, a worthy cause.
  35. neones's avatar
    neones
    Thanks for this effort. HUKD is truly a special place. Generally I suggest donating to the local authorities since all will be transferred directly to the required.places without any cuts or delays.
  36. ZVO4Freedom's avatar
    ZVO4Freedom
    Almost all the charities only operate in Idlib, Syria only, the area of Syria held by ISIS/Al-Qaeda terrorists. I wonder why that is and if any of the money/food/medicines will actually get to the people or be re-sold/withheld by these terrorists.

    The rest of Syria is under USA/UK/EU sanctions and siege for the past 10 years which means no fuel, food, medicines or money can be sent there, USA/UK/EU have refused to lift these barbaric sanctions even though Syria has been hit with this calamity.
    babydollo's avatar
    babydollo
    en.afad.gov.tr/abo…-us


    This is the Turkish government organisation that deals with Disaster and Crisis management. You can donate directly to them to help fund their rescue efforts. My Turkish neighbour recommended this organisation for anyone who wants to help financially.
  37. RealDonaldTrump's avatar
    RealDonaldTrump
    Its so sad, over 11,000 people now.
    Bil.27's avatar
    Bil.27
    22k now, heartbreaking 💔
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