Earthquake victims in Izmir will be kept warm with your help...

Dear Member,

As you know, debris removal work continues following the Izmir earthquake that has plunged us all into grief, and the authorized institutions of our state and the relevant NGOs are carrying out multifaceted efforts to meet the needs of the disaster victims. In this context, we once again thank all our members operating in the region and members of the tourism sector for their sensitivity, especially the members of the Cesme Association of Touristic Hoteliers and Operators, a TUROB member, who opened their doors to disaster victims from the very first moment of the earthquake.

As was the case after the earthquakes previously experienced in provinces such as Van and Elazig, while the appeals for aid from many organizations are extremely well-intentioned and beneficial, delivering aid to those genuinely in need in a timely manner requires significant coordination. According to the official statement made by the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, aid will be collected by the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, while distribution activities will be carried out by the Bayrakli Municipality. Aid for earthquake victims in the form of hot meals, dry food, hygiene supplies and sleeping bags has been launched under the slogan "Askida Iyilik Var" ("Goodness on the Hook").

In order to meet the urgent need for shelter, 3,569 tents, 57 general-purpose tents, 24,382 blankets, 13,280 beds, 5,500 sleeping sets, 2,657 kitchen sets and 4 shower-toilet containers have been dispatched to the region by the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) of the T.C. Ministry of Interior and the Turkish Red Crescent. In accordance with the Turkey Disaster Response Plan, in order to carry out search-and-rescue, health and support work without interruption, all working groups have been activated on a 24/7 basis under the coordination of the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) of the T.C. Ministry of Interior.

How Do I Donate?

In-kind aid: A total of four separate aid packages have been determined for those wishing to donate via www.bizizmir.com. Accordingly, charitable individuals and organizations can make donations online by purchasing as many packages as they wish from the following: Hot Meal 25 TL, Food Package 75 TL, Hygiene Package 40 TL and Sleeping Bag 120 TL.
Cash (monetary) aid: Charitable individuals and organizations wishing to contribute to the work being carried out in the region by making a donation can make their cash (monetary) donations online via the following link on the website of AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency of the T.C. Ministry of Interior): https://yonetim.ziraatbank.com.tr/v4/DonationUI/Donation/DataSave/b950aafd-2ebc-4842-81bf-70619e32dc12.
On this occasion, once again wishing a speedy recovery to all the people of the region and to our country following the earthquake that occurred in Izmir and was also felt in our neighboring provinces, we wish a swift recovery to our injured citizens, and offer our condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and to our entire nation, with God's mercy upon the deceased.

Muberra ERESIN

Chairwoman of the Board