Johanniter in Turkey
- We have been active in Turkey since the earthquake in 2023.
- Sectors: Food and Security/ Livelihoods - Basic need
- Target groups: Earthquake affected population and specific vulnerable groups
- How we help: Emergency Response, Humanitarian Assistance, Early Recovery
- Partners we worked with: MAPS, Kirkayak Kültür
Needs and context
On the 6th of February 2023, Türkiye suffered from a catastrophic 7.8 magnitude earthquake, more than 50,000 people were killed and 100,000 people injured, and 680,000 homes were destroyed or partially damaged.
Türkiye currently hosts some 3.6 million registered Syrian refugees following the devastating civil war. Many lived in areas affected by the 2023 earthquake. Johanniter and other humanitarian and UN agencies provide assistance to the millions affected, both in Turkey and Syria.
Johanniter’s interventions in Turkiye
There are currently no ongoing Johanniter projects in Turkey. Since the first days after the earthquake, we have been active in the affected area. In Gaziantep and Hatay. Food security interventions (Soup kitchen) with the support of our partner MAPS were provided to those affected with hot meals as well as basic needs kits for children and families as well as vouchers to purchase food and essential products. Together with the local organization Kirkayak Kültür, we supported families who belong to the discriminated Dom and Abdal minority in Gaziantep.
Our activities in Syria
After the earthquake in February 2023, we also support the people in Syria.