Two weeks after a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocked the Turkish and Syrian border region, killing tens of thousands, the area was rocked by a second, 6.8-magnitude quake.
On Monday, as many embassies and other businesses were closed in observation of the President’s Day holiday in the U.S., staff and volunteers at the Turkish Embassy were continuing to prepare for shipment the tons of donations that have poured in over the past two weeks. The Embassy regularly updates their list of most-needed items on their Twitter and other social media feeds. Embassy staff told Diplomatica that they have received enough donations of clothing and are most in need of larger items. They ask that people contact the embassy in advance of delivery.
Because the U.S. and Syria have no formal diplomatic relations, those wishing to support relief efforts in Syria should contact The White Helmets, or Medecins Sans Frontieres.
