We certainly send both our support and our prayers to Mick and the people of Turkey as theyt strive to recover from this heartrending disaster, and will keep you updated. The General Coordinator of SEV, our partner in Turkey, is Ziya Koseoglu. More than 45,000 are reported injured and 35,000 are still trapped under the rubble. With each passing day, hopes fade of finding survivors. The hot weather and lack of sanitary facilities have raised fears of an outbreak of cholera, typhus and other infectious diseases.
People continue to live outdoors for fear of aftershocks.
As a result of the meeting that took place on Friday morning, the Churches of Turkey Steering Committee for Disaster Relief was set up. The most urgent needs for the time being can be purchased from the local market, so cash is indeed the best means of contribution, ACT reports. At present, assessment is continuing, so we don't yet know precisely what the needs are in all locations. Since this is the case, and since purchases made locally do not incur shipping charges, financial contributions are the most effective way to be of assistance at this time. As you can appreciate, the need is enormous.