In February 2023, a devastating earthquake struck Syria and Turkey, killing nearly 60,000 people. Millions of residents of the affected regions lost their homes. We have been working in the Turkish-Syrian border region since 2013. Thanks to this, we could start immediate assistance on the ground.

In the affected areas, we are working with our partner organisations to provide essential material assistance such as food, drinking water, hygiene items, warm clothing, and blankets. We also provide shelter and build social facilities. Caritas Czech Republic is also helping people affected by the earthquake in Syria. In response to the earthquake, we have launched a fundraiser to help Turkey and Syria.

March 6, 2023 News

6 frequently asked questions about the earthquake in Turkey and Syria

More than a month has passed since the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria. The tremors have killed tens of thousands of people and left millions more without a roof over their heads. Caritas Czech Republic has been helping through its partners on the ground since day one. Help is still very much required.

February 22, 2023 News

Reconstruction after earthquake will take at least 3 years, says Neda Khanji from our partner organisation Violet providing aid in Syria

The catastrophic earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria has had devastating consequences. More than 50,000 people have lost their lives. Infrastructure in the affected areas has been destroyed, while many people are still surviving in makeshift shelters. What is currently most needed? And how will the assistance change in the coming weeks and months? We talked to Neda Khanji from Violet, our partner organisation providing aid to people affected by the earthquake in Syria. 

February 11, 2023 News

How is Caritas Czech Republic helping after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria? Interview with our Relief Coordinator Anna Volfová

The death toll of last week's catastrophic earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria exceeded 25,000 people. And the number continues to grow. At the same time, over 5 million people have lost their homes in Syria alone, with hundreds of thousands more in Turkey. Caritas Czech Republic is helping to provide them with immediate humanitarian aid. We spoke to our colleague Anna Volfova, who is coordinating our aid to people affected by the earthquake, about the situation on the ground and how we are helping.

February 9, 2023 News

Caritas Czech Republic helps people affected by the earthquake to provide basic needs

A catastrophic earthquake struck south-eastern Turkey and north-western Syria on the 6th of February. Caritas Czech Republic released money from its emergency fund and launched a collection to help the affected people. The funds are already helping people in Turkey and Syria with basic needs.

February 6, 2023 News

Caritas for Turkey and Syria: We have launched appeal to help people affected by catastrophic earthquake

A catastrophic earthquake of 7.8 magnitude struck south-eastern Turkey and Syria in the early hours of Monday 6th February. Caritas Czech Republic immediately launched an appeal to help the affected people. Thousands of people have already lost their lives and thousands are injured. Just before noon, another 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck south-eastern Turkey. People on the ground need immediate humanitarian aid. Caritas partners are already helping on the ground.