The Salesian Province (GBR) have launched an emergency appeal to provide disaster relief for those impacted by the devastating earthquakes in Syria-Turkey on 6th February 2023. 

The funds will be used to help bring critical medical supplies, food, water, shelter and support to survivors, helping them to heal and rebuild their lives. Salesian missionaries living and working in Syria and Turkey were among those first at the scene of the impact. The Salesian center in Aleppo sustained some minor damage and people rushed to the center for support.

Some families took refuge in the Salesian house in Aleppo. They arrived with only the clothes they had on. Many people have died and many buildings have collapsed, so the Salesians are offering shelter, food and emergency aid with all the basic necessities they can offer in the immediate aftermath.

Salesians around the globe are working to provide the financial and material resources needed to help those who have been impacted by the earthquake. 

If you would like to contribute directly to this work please either:

1. Send a cheque to Mrs. N. Howell at the Salesian Provincial Office, Thornleigh House, Sharples Park, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 6PQ clearly marked SYRIA EARTHQUAKE. All cheques should be made out to SDB Trustees. We will ensure the money is collected and sent asap to the Salesians there.

2. Make a donation through this special JustGiving account for the Salesians in Syria. 

If you are able to Gift Aid your donation this will significantly increase the amount of money we can send directly to those affected in the region.

Please also keep the  people in Syria/Turkey and our Salesian brothers, who are working in the affected areas, in your prayers.

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