MILESTONES OF HOPE AND RESILIENCE
February 2023
This year has been marked by both challenges and significant achievements. Our response to the earthquakes in Turkey-Syria epitomizes our commitment to rapid, impactful intervention, providing a lifeline to those in dire need.
Christian Aid partnered with Hurras Network to bolster the mental health and resilience of nearly 20,000 children through Community-Based Psychosocial Support, ensuring the continuity of education and fostering community bonds. Funds raised by the Irish Emergency Alliance’s Turkey-Syria earthquake appeal supported the running costs of 70 summer schools, helping another 16,500 children in northwest Syria catch up with their studies.
Tearfund Ireland, collaborating with local partners, reached over 43,000 individuals with essential food, winter support, and hygiene kits, addressing immediate needs and laying foundations for recovery.
World Vision focused in providing hygiene and baby kits to families in temporary shelters, significantly improving access to sanitation and enhancing dignity for 1,500 households.
Plan International Ireland adapted to changing needs, extending cash support to earthquake-affected households, empowering communities, particularly women, to meet their immediate financial needs.
Trócaire's collaboration with partner Caritas, Syria’s Emergency Appeal provided multipurpose cash assistance, shelter rehabilitation, and medical services, alleviating stress and promoting safe, dignified living conditions for earthquake-affected communities.
A tale of resilience in Syria
Taline was sadly no stranger to disaster when she was caught up in the earthquake that devastated Turkey and Syria.
Hospital funded in Northwest Syria
More than 55,000 people are estimated to have lost their lives, while many more were injured and displaced. More than 54,000 buildings, including hospitals and schools, were destroyed or damaged.
Children Bearing the Brunt After the Earthquake
Like thousands of other children who lost their families to the earthquakes in Turkey-Syria, 10-year-old Baker’s* life was turned upside down in seconds.
Helping Syrian Children impacted by the earthquake
Nearly one year into the conflict, there are still 18 million Ukrainians in need of aid and more than 13 million people unable to return to their homes. This includes 5.4 million displaced inside Ukraine and another 8 million Ukrainians living as refugees elsewhere in Europe.