By Politico staff writer
A British Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Action-Aid has sympathized with the Government and People of Syria and Turkey after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the two countries on the 6th February, 2023.
Regional Director of Action-Aid Arab Region, Racha Nasreddine, in a press release by the charity, expressed the NGO’s condolences to the families who have lost loved ones in the devastating earthquake. She said Action-Aid is working hard to make contact with its partners in Turkey and Syria to understand the impact on the ground and respond to the crisis.
“We know from experience, women, girls and marginalised communities are always most vulnerable in the aftermath of a disaster and we want to make sure their basic needs are being supported,” said Nasreddine.
Thousands of people are reported to have died and the death toll is expected to rise as many people are still missing, believed to be trapped under the rubble. The incident has resulted in widespread destruction with thousands of buildings collapsing in over 20 cities and towns.
ActionAid is an international non-governmental organization which aims at working against poverty and injustice worldwide.
The death and injury toll is expected to rise as hundreds of families are still trapped under the rubble. The incident has resulted in widespread destruction with thousands of buildings collapsing in over 20 cities and towns.
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