By the end of September, a total of twelve million Marks had been collected by the EKD Social Service Agency for the earthquake victims in Turkey. The main focus of their work are the provinces worst affected by the earthquake, Kocaeli, Sakarya and Yalova. Ten thousand families receive food packets from ADF for six months. Hygiene parcels with nappies, soap, toothpaste and other items are also being prepared. The provision of blankets, gas cookers, clothing and heaters are urgently necessary for the winter.
Clean water is also in short supply in the earthquake region.
Therefore, ADF has hired 22 water-tankers and supplies several thousand people in tent cities and villages with drinking water. The Churches and ACT have formed an emergency relief committee of the Christian Churches in Turkey. The tents must be supplied with solid flooring, mattresses, heaters and other furnishings. Then there is the water supply, toilets and showers. The accommodation will be erected in tent cities or on private land.