We wanted to share some information for those wanting to donate to trustworthy organizations working to aid those affected by the disastrous earthquakes in Turkey and Syria where over 8,000 have died and survivors are facing difficult winter conditions. While we acknowledge that individual donations are not the solution to this problem, it still helps. We still would like to invite our international communities to donate

Yurt dışından bağış yapmak isteyenlere yardımcı olmak için Merve Nur Okutan’la beraber bir yazı hazırladık—bu yazıyı soranlara kopyalayıp yollayabilirsin:

Ahbap is the leading nonprofit on the field working with many volunteers. They are also very transparent, publicly announcing how much was spent on what.

Their EUR account:

Account Owner: Ahbap Derneği

IBAN: TR150006400000210212150277

SWIFT: ISBKTRIS

Please note cash transfers from Swedish accounts to Turkish accounts are not allowed. So use your international accounts for this one. Make sure you go on their website via Chrome so the page can be translated to your language of choice easily.

Turkey-international:

Turkish Philanthropy Funds in the USA are collecting donations and distributing them to the local NGOs. This is the ideal option if you are a taxpayer in the USA, you can deduct this donation from your tax payments. They also accept Paypal: https://donate.tpfund.org/give/465112/#!/donation/checkout

Turkey-Syria combined:

The best way to support both countries is to support your local Red Cross at the moment.

For Swedish accounts, Röda Korset Sverige swish number: 123 000 46 55

Website: https://www.rodakorset.se/var-varld/har-arbetar-vi/turkiet/jordbavning-slar-hart-i-turkiet-och-syrien/

It is important to come together in times of crisis. We appreciate all and any help you can give. As the Turkish saying goes, damlaya damlaya göl olur.