EARTHQUAKE SYRIA
One Year Later
A year ago, on February 6 at 4 a.m. local time, a devastating earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck Turkey and northern Syria. The tragedy has claimed more than 56,000 lives, including at least 7,200 in Syria. Today, one year after the tremors, the situation is still very critical.
SYRIA
A country always in the balance
After almost 13 years of war and one year after the devastating earthquake, humanitarian needs are at an all-time high.
90%
of the Syrian population makes ends meet thanks to humanitarian aid.
265.000
People are still displaced by the earthquake.
68%
of the population lives on less than 2 hours of electricity per day.
88%
of the population lives without a fridge and washing machine.
Rebuilding Hope: Aid Brought Forward in 2023
1.
Reconstruction of houses
Over the past year, thanks to your help, we have been able to rebuild and repair 260 houses in the areas of Aleppo, Azizieh, Latakia, Knaye and Yacoubieh.
2.
Solar panel repair
Around 200 households have returned to using solar panels and water heating systems in their homes.
3.
Meal distribution
Around 474,000 hot meals distributed over the course of 2023.
4.
Psychological support
Our centers have accompanied 6,000 children who showed signs of post-traumatic stress disorder.
SUPPORT NOW
There’s still a lot to do!
Help us to give hope to those who have experienced devastation and dream of returning to live in their own homes!
