Mar 2023-Feb 2024
Supporting Türkiye After the Earthquake
© International Rescue Committee

2021-2024
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC works in more than 50 countries and in 28 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future, and strengthen their communities. We funded IRC’s efforts helping thousands of Afghans resettling in the US in 2021, supported its relief operations in Pakistan following the devastating floods in 2022, and contributed to its emergency response operations in eastern Libya.
CHALLENGE
© International Rescue Committee/ Francesco Pistilli
ACTION
The IRC focused its response in Turkey, partnering with local actors and prioritising health interventions, including physiotherapy and psychosocial support, in addition to distributing value vouchers to help families affected by the earthquake cover some of their basic needs.
Recognising that “survival is success in the wake of an earthquake, but represents no vision for the future”, the IRC supported the recovery and rehabilitation efforts, including cash distribution, livelihood support, and protection services.
IMPACT
families supported with cash assistance
(one-time sums of $140), that enabled them to buy essentials like food, toiletries and school supplies
physiotherapy sessions
provided by IRC 4 mobile health clinics to nearly 400 people in Gaziantep and Kilis governorates