The earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have now claimed the lives of thousands and survivors have lost much. So help is desperately needed. Besides a donation to Giro555, there are other ways to do something for the victims. MASTERS lists some of them.
Donating money to official aid organizations is actually the best thing you can do. This is because these organizations know best what items are needed where and how the money will end up well. You can easily here donate to Giro555 or create an create an online collection box; Invite your friends, colleagues and network to donate and raise money for this special Giro555 action.
Besides the international organizations that provide medical aid, shelter people or search under the rubble, there are also local organizations. For example, you have AFAD, which is the local authority in Turkey that coordinates aid during disasters. In addition, you have AKUT. This is an independent organization, separate from the government that helps search and rescue earthquake victims. The organization has been in the affected disaster area from the beginning with 641 volunteers and search dogs. You can also donate to the organization Ahbap. With more than 30,000 volunteers, this local network is also currently active with help in the affected region.
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Singer and pianist Karsu is releasing her first cookbook. In Karsu's Kitchen, she shares more than 75 of her favorite dishes from Turkey's rich cuisine. From vega to fish and meat, from tables full of mezze to simple quick meals. From all pre-order orders before March 7, 100 percent of profits will go to the earthquake victims in Hatay province, Turkey. Thousands of copies have already been sold.
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There is a particular appeal to donate money to official relief organizations. This is because there is a chance that collected items will get in the way of transportation rather than help. So before you bring stuff somewhere, ask if it is still needed, where the stuff will be taken and if there is coordination with local relief organizations. In Leiden, for example, there is a large collection campaign at the Mimar Sinan Mosque, in Rotterdam at the Mevlana Mosque, but also the Nike store in Bataviastad collects clothing and personal care items. People who have suitable items can drop them off at the store.
Singer Meral Polat and Mystiek Productions together with Meervaart, De Doelen and Podium Mozaïek organize a series of three benefit concerts in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. An inspired musical program for Turkey and Syria; presented by Fidan Ekiz and Jan Douwe Kroeske. The artists performing do so completely selflessly and the entire proceeds will be donated to Giro555. If you still have room in your calendar: February 14 there will be a concert in Meervaart Amsterdam and February 17 in Rotterdam. In addition, on Wednesday, February 15, Goldband, DI-RECT, Kris Kross Amsterdam, Frenna, Bilal Wahib, Sigourney K, LAKSHMI, Iris Hond, Glen Faria and Jaïr, Raffie and Ammar Taher, among others, will take the stage during the True Art of Giving X Giro555 benefit in Cultuurdorp Westergas, Amsterdam.
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