ShelterBox is responding after a series of powerful earthquakes devastated southern Turkey (Türkiye) and northern Syria. Were sending an emergency response team to carry out crucial assessments and establish how we can best help. Our assessment team will arrive in Turkey (Türkiye) later this week.

ShelterBox is launching an emergency fundraising appeal to help people affected by the earthquakes and other disasters around the world.

The humanitarian need in Turkey (Türkiye) and Syria is immense and growing it's the most devastating earthquake to hit the region in 100 years and could become the worst. The death toll is likely to rise significantly, and thousands of buildings have been destroyed in both countries leaving people homeless, with nowhere to sleep, in the middle of a bitter winter.

ShelterBox provides different combinations of emergency shelter aid and essential household items during its responses depending on what is needed. This could be sending tents and shelter kits, stoves, thermal blankets and clothing to keep people warm through the freezing winter nights. It could be cash to help people buy what they need to survive. Or it could solar lights that help people when there is no electricity.

ShelterBox is launching an emergency fundraising appeal to help people affected by the earthquakes and other disasters around the world. Your support will contribute to our Turkey (Türkiye) and Syria Earthquakes response as part of our General Fund. We believe that the best way for us to be impactful is by staying flexible, and it is essential that we have funds available to support those affected by disasters around the world.