In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria, AWO International collaborated with local partners to provide humanitarian aid. This included supporting the repair of damaged houses and helping small business owners to rebuild their livelihoods. We also focused on providing assistance to people with disabilities, as well as psychosocial support for affected children and families.
Emergency aid and reconstruction after the earthquake
On February 6, 2023, two devastating earthquakes struck the Turkish-Syrian border region. More than 50,000 people lost their lives, over 100,000 were injured and a total of 26 million people were affected by the disaster. Together with Volkshilfe Austria, Solidar Suisse and local partners from Turkey and Syria, AWO International provided immediate emergency aid and continues to support people on the ground with psychosocial care and help with reconstruction.
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