Mar 7, 2023 | Earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Updates
Monday, March 6, was the one-month mark since deadly earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria. Days and weeks have passed, but trauma and grief remain. CAM staff members spent several weeks on the ground in Turkey, researching needs and ways to help. Supporters’ funds are enabling us to support trusted contacts who are providing basic food… Read more
Feb 21, 2023 | Earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Updates
Millions of people in Syria and Turkey face the long-term effects of last week’s earthquakes. Incredibly, some people have been found alive after spending more than 200 hours under the rubble. Others meanwhile mourn their losses as they bury loved ones and wait for their bodies to be recovered. Turkish and Syrian authorities say the… Read more
Feb 14, 2023 | Earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Updates
Yesterday marked one week since deadly earthquakes hit southern Turkey and northwestern Syria. It has been a week of heartache, death, and ruin. The weeks ahead look long and uncertain. Heartache and ruin This tragedy is the region’s deadliest disaster in a century. At this time, the confirmed death toll has reached over 37,000. But… Read more
Feb 11, 2023 | Earthquake in Turkey and Syria, International Crisis, Updates
Following the deadly earthquakes on Monday, cities across Turkey and Syria are scenes of ruin. Where multi-story apartment buildings once stood lie heaps of broken concrete and twisted rebar. Rescuers spend frantic hours searching the wreckage for signs of life. Family members, neighbors, and friends watch nearby, waiting and hoping. Days with no word about… Read more
Feb 9, 2023 | Earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Updates
People in Turkey and Syria are experiencing their fourth night since the deadly earthquakes of Monday.
Feb 8, 2023 | Earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Updates
On the third day since two powerful earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria, needs, death, and suffering continue.
Feb 7, 2023 | Earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Updates
The death toll from the earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria yesterday continues to rise. Officials say the number is now higher than 7,200.
Feb 6, 2023 | Earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Updates
Early in the morning on February 6, two earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria. The first earthquake’s 7.8 magnitude force collapsed buildings and shook houses in countries across the Middle East. Hours later, a second earthquake measuring 7.5 magnitude hit the same region. At this time, more than 2,300 people have been confirmed dead, but the… Read more