Here's How YOU Can Help The Türkiye Earthquake Victims

As Türkiye ends search and rescue efforts after the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake, the fight still goes on for victims.

here's how you can help the türkiye earthquake victims

The tremor is one of the deadliest in history, with over 46,000 dead in both Türkiye and Syria, and countless more still under the rubble.

Back home, Mercy Malaysia continues in their fight to provide humanitarian aid to victims.

The NGO activated their Türkiye 2023 Earthquake Emergency Response Plan earlier, to help those in need.

We sat down with Mercy Malaysia President, Dato’ Dr Ahmad Faizal Mohd Perdaus for an exclusive interview on the plan.

He explained that the funds from the donation drive will be channeled to help the victims in a plethora of ways.

here's how you can help the türkiye earthquake victims

He adds there are 5 main ways the money will be distributed.

Firstly, Mercy Malaysia will look at the health of victims, and provide medical aid.

Secondly, the funds will be used to aid the mental health of victims.

Dato’ Dr Ahmad Faizal adds that this will be done through psychosocial programming, as well as medium and long term programmes.

A third focus of the funds will be towards ensuring victims have access to sanitary, and hygienic water, be it for consumption or other uses.

This will also help prevent the outbreak of food and water borne diseases.

The funds will also be channeled to look at delivery of items to fight the cold winter, which may last longer in certain parts of the country.

Some examples of such items include thermal blankets, insulated tents, and even heaters.

And lastly, Mercy Malaysia will also channel the funds to supplying medical equipment and medicine.

here's how you can help the türkiye earthquake victims

Meanwhile, Dato’ Dr Ahmad Faizal also hailed the hard work and efforts of search and rescue operators.

“It’s not easy when your hands and legs are feeling like they’re frozen, and trying to dig people out of rubble.” He said.

here's how you can help the türkiye earthquake victims

If you wish to support MERCY Malaysia’s Türkiye 2023 Earthquake Emergency Response, you may do so through the following channels:

MBB 5621 7950 4126

Swift Code: MBBEMYKL

CIMB 8000-7929-08

Swift Code: CIBBMYKL

For Islamic Social Financing (ISF) option, bank transfers can be made to:

Maybank Islamic 5642 5858 7606

Swift Code: MBBEMYKL

Reference Code: Turkey Relief

All cash contributions are tax-exempt.