How to Help Victims of the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria

On Monday, February 6, an earthquake with a deadly 7.8 magnitude struck eastern Turkey and northern Syria. The quake, which had been the first major earthquake to impact the area in about 200 years, has left over 17,000 dead in Turkey and over 3,000 dead in Syria. Nearly 314,000 more have been displaced by the quake, which has destroyed almost 7,000 buildings, including homes, businesses, schools, and hospitals. To make matters worse, the freezing temperatures in the region have complicated rescue efforts and made it difficult for the more than 68,000 people injured to receive and respond to medical treatment…. Read Full Article