Our thoughts are currently with everyone affected by the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
As a global university community, we understand that many of our students and staff may have friends and family in the affected regions.
We have written to members of our student community who have Turkish or Syrian nationality or who normally reside in Turkey or Syria to offer practical assistance and support.
If any member of our university community needs any additional support or someone to talk to during this difficult time we are here for you. The International Advisers in our International Advice and Guidance (IAG) team can help with practical and financial advice including information about the University Hardship Fund. Our team of Wellbeing Advisors are here to provide emotional support. Please do not hesitate to get in touch by emailing iagteam@liverpool.ac.uk (our International Advice and Guidance Team) or advice@liverpool.ac.uk (our Wellbeing Team).
Whilst not developed specifically for this situation students may also find our year-round wellbeing resources and self-help information useful to read through.
If you would like to donate to the relief effort, below are some official organisations:
- Red Cross – The Turkish Red Crescent has teams in more than 10 regions across the country, while the Syrian Arab Red Crescent is delivering assistance and support to those in need in the regions of Hama, Aleppo and Lattakia giving emergency first aid and evacuating people to safety. Donate here.
- UNICEF – The charity is working to ensure water supply by setting up station, sanitation and food. Teams are also working to protect unaccompanied children and reunite those who have become separated from their families. Donate here.
- Oxfam – Teams from the charity in Turkey and Syria are assessing, with partner organisations, how best to provide aid. The Turkish branch is working with around 80 women’s cooperatives in ten provinces most affected by the quake. Donate here.
- Save the Children – The charity is prioritising children and their families, who have lost everything. It plans to give them what they need to survive, from thermal blankets, to meals and medical supplies. Donate here.
- Islamic Relief – In Turkey, the teams are helping with emergency food, shelter and cash grants. In Syria, Islamic Relief will be providing health and medical supplies to hospitals and clinics, as well as blankets and tents for those made homeless. Donate here.