Zakat Foundation of America in
Türkiye
Response to Humanitarian Crisis
In the aftermath of the 2023 earthquakes, the humanitarian response must focus on health, psychosocial support, education, and social issues, acknowledging the prolonged impact on affected communities. Winter conditions exacerbated challenges for millions displaced by the earthquakes. Informal settlements house 1.6 million people in dire conditions. Health services are strained, and disease risks are high. Children, particularly 2.5 million affected, face traumatic events, disrupted education, and increased vulnerabilities. Türkiye's largest refugee population adds complexity, with 1.7 million refugees impacted, requiring attention to social cohesion.
With a focus on aiding Syrian refugees since the civil war's onset in 2011, we responded to the devastating February 2023 earthquake in southern Türkiye by establishing a tent village in Adiyaman where families receive various therapies and educational programs including a new handicraft bazaar to support their recovery.
Support Emergency Efforts in Türkiye
More recently, Zakat Foundation is providing emergency relief and ongoing support in response to the earthquakes that struck the area in February 2023.
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Türkiye's Enduring Trials
Zakat Foundation Tent Village
A Refuge for Earthquake Victims
The 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Türkiye and Syria on Feb. 6, resulting in over 10,000 aftershocks, 50,000 lives lost, and 14 million affected, prompted Zakat Foundation of America to deliver relief, medical supplies, food packs, and shelter to the victims. Our Tent Village in Adiyaman, Türkiye provides needy families with a secure shelter equipped with water facilities, irrigation, electricity, and essential amenities. Daily needs are met with a supermarket, school, and mosque.
Hope Psychotherapy Center
Healing from Within
Victims of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkiye and Syria grapple with post-traumatic stress, grief, depression, and anxiety. Our continuous efforts include providing relief, medical supplies, food, and shelter. Support is vital for survivors facing trauma as they rebuild their lives. The ZAKAT & İPAM Adıyaman Hope Psychotherapy Center offers crucial medical and psychological care. Your assistance ensures ongoing provision for both immediate and enduring needs on the road to recovery.
News from Türkiye
3/3/23
Bridgeview group helping support Turkey after devastating earthquake
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — A vast swath of Turkey is growing anxious and desperate as the population deals with the loss of shelter, food and healthcare in the aftermath of this month’s devastating earthquake.
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2/9/23
Chicago-Area Nonprofit Mobilizes Response to Earthquakes in Turkey
Emergency relief efforts are underway in Turkey and Syria following a deadly earthquake that has killed more than 4,000 people.
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2/9/23
Local Man Returns to Turkey Amid Earthquake Destruction
Scenes of grief, destruction and heartbreaking loss are emerging from Turkey and Syria after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the countries in the early morning hours.
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Our Impact in Türkiye
784,034 Lives Impacted
51,080 Ramadan Food Packages Distributed
8,172 Households Given Meat Packages
2,100 Orphans Supported
Stories of Change
Mr & Mrs Şahin
Mr. Bedir Şahin and his wife Hanım Şahin have been married for 48 years and have 6 grown children. Mrs. Hanim felt the February 2023 earthquake after her night prayers. She immediately woke up her husband and son and they escaped their house safely. Considering the age and health problems of the family it was deemed appropriate to place them in the limited number of wooden homes at the Zakat Foundation of America Tent Village in Adıyaman. The family thanked the donors and the Zakat Foundation team in Turkiye for all their needs being met.
El Haji Family
The El Haji family, supported by Zakat Foundation's Winter Relief program, resides in Ankara-Altındağ. Originally running a grocery store in Syria, Mr. El Haji faced war-related challenges, leading the family to seek refuge in Reyhanlı, Hatay. Selam, the daughter with Down Syndrome, battles health issues due to insufficient nutrition. Mr. Huham, with his physical disability, relies on supporters of Zakat Foundation for his livelihood and provision of his family.
Captured Moments
A Glimpse of Our Work
A delivery of a provision / صورة تظهر استلام المساعدات
A student at an orphan sponsored school / طفل يتيم في مدرسة الأيتام
A tender moment during a distribution / لحظة حنان اثناء التوزيع
A young artist enjoys drawing at the tent village after the earthquake / احدى الفتيات تمارس موهبتها في الرسم في قرية الخيام
A young beneficiary in Turkey / طفلة تحمل حلويات من توزيعات الزكاة
Children in the play tent at after the 2023 earthquake / لحظات من اللهو واللعب للأطفال في قرية الخيام
Hugs exchanged at the tent village for earthquake survivors / تبادل العناق في قرية الخيام
Mr. Halil Demir, Executive Director, chats with a group of survivors after the 2023 earthquake / السيد خليل دمير، المدير التنفيذي، يتحدث مع مجموعة من الناجين من زلزال عام 2023
Provisions delivered elicit smiles and gratitude / استلام المساعدات يبعث على الفرح والاطمئنان
Quirbani distributions / طفل يحمل توزيعات لحوم الأضاحي الطازجة
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Emergency Relief
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