October 23, 2023 | 4:30 p.m.
As Turks and Syrians prepare for the first winter following the tragic earthquake in February, Convoy of Hope is making sure they have the cold-weather clothing they need to survive.
Recently, Convoy team members delivered shoes and blankets at a warehouse in Turkey, well ahead of when survivors piecing their lives together after the earthquake will need them.
Convoy of Hope has served more than 325,000 people in Turkey and Syria since February. Convoy is committed to making sure it does all it can to help as many earthquake survivors as possible in the difficult months to come.
August 25, 2023 | 9:37 a.m.
The need is still great in Turkey and Syria, where a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck earlier this year. Convoy of Hope is still working in the region to provide help and hope through meals and relief supplies.
The road to recovery is long for the people devastated by the earthquakes, but Convoy is committed to helping as much as possible for as long as possible.
June 27, 2023 | 3:44 p.m.
Thanks to your generosity, Convoy of Hope has served more than 1 million meals in Turkey and Syria in the wake of the earthquake that struck the region earlier this year. Turks and Syrians alike still need help as they rebuild their lives. Thank you for your continued support as Convoy works to bring help and hope to devastated people.
June 2, 2023 | 11:39 a.m.
To many, a pair of shoes may not seem life-changing, but to millions of people left with nothing after the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, a pair of shoes can mean everything. Nearly 100,000 pairs of shoes have been delivered to Convoy of Hope’s warehouse in Turkey. Additionally, 20 new loads of relief supplies will give families the relief they need to continue rebuilding their lives.
Convoy is distributing vital relief supplies in displacement camps and villages in Syria. Vulnerable people received several weeks’ worth of meals and hygiene products to sustain their families. Families that have faced years of turmoil compounded by the earthquakes can now breathe after receiving supplies that mean they don’t have to worry about where their next meal will come from.
Convoy of Hope is continually working to bring relief to devastated people in Turkey and Syria. Turks and Syrians alike face many unknowns, but because of your generosity, Convoy can provide support and hope amid devastation.
May 19, 2023 | 11:32 a.m.
Convoy of Hope is continually distributing critically needed relief supplies to earthquake survivors, millions of which are living in makeshift shelters after losing everything they owned.
The assurance that their next meal is provided for them through these distributions takes a burden off of families, allowing them to focus on rebuilding their lives. Distributions regularly include food, water, hygiene kits, and clothing.
A shipment containing 100,000 meals was delivered in the area today. Last weekend, 10 containers containing supplies like diapers, water, hygiene kits, tarps, and clothing arrived in the area and are being prepared for distribution.
These essential supplies will be distributed quickly to help restore hope for families and individuals who have no idea what comes next. Thank you for your continued support as Convoy works to bring relief to devastated and hurting people.
May 11, 2023 | 3:52 p.m.
Thanks to Convoy of Hope’s incredible partners and donors, teams have served more than 140,000 individuals devastated by the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria earlier this year. Families and individuals continue to receive lifesaving food, water, and hygiene supplies.
Additionally, 15 loads of shoes will arrive from Europe soon — providing protection and relief for vulnerable people, especially those living in temporary camps and shelters.
The earthquake and subsequent aftershocks devastated millions of people in the region. Convoy of Hope is on the ground and is working with partners to supply consistent relief for survivors.
May 5, 2023 | 10 a.m.
The food supplies, hygiene kits, and baby care kits Convoy is distributing are making a difference. When a family receives these vital supplies, they no longer have to worry about where their next meal will come from, what their baby will wear, and how they’ll take care of themselves. These supplies are an assurance that they are not alone.
Thanks to the generosity of donors, partners, and volunteers, Convoy of Hope has helped more than 120,000 people in the impact zone and distributed more than 1.1 million meals. Cleanup and recovery efforts are still underway in communities impacted by the quakes.
Convoy of Hope is there as a consistent presence to stand beside survivors. Teams will continue to support them and bring them relief in one of the darkest times of their lives.
April 27, 2023 | 11:30 a.m.
Convoy of Hope is still distributing vital supplies in impacted areas across Turkey and Syria. Individuals and families are receiving food, water, hygiene supplies, and baby care supplies. Convoy’s goal is to ensure that people have what they need to continue their journey toward recovery.
Hundreds of thousands of buildings were leveled in the quake, displacing millions of people and limiting their access to basic necessities like clean water. Without consistent access to clean water, people are left vulnerable to disease, dehydration, and other health complications. Teams are doing their best to mitigate these vulnerabilities by distributing water filters.
In addition to lack of water access, severe damage to agricultural infrastructure has disrupted food production — causing fear of looming food insecurity. The food Convoy of Hope provides at distributions plays a vital role in curbing this insecurity for thousands of families. So far, more than 1 million meals have been distributed to people left vulnerable by the quakes.
The need is ongoing. Convoy of Hope will remain committed to serving impacted communities, making sure people know they are not alone in their recovery and providing hope amid devastation.
April 13, 2023 | 11:30 a.m.
Convoy of Hope remains on the ground in devastated communities across the region. Teams continue to distribute much-needed relief supplies to individuals and families searching for light in some of the darkest days of their lives. So far, Convoy has served more than 100,000 people in Turkey and Syria.
Recently, Convoy of Hope worked with local partners to distribute food boxes, hygiene kits, and mattresses to a school that has doubled in attendance due to the influx of displaced children.
Additionally, traveling to distributions has proven incredibly difficult for older people and sick or injured individuals. To make sure no one is left without essentials, teams have brought relief supplies to homes of people who cannot venture out by themselves.
While spotlights have shifted from the painful reality of these disastrous earthquakes, the need is still monumental. Convoy of Hope is on the ground, distributing relief supplies and supplying hope to vulnerable people.
March 31, 2023 | 10:06 a.m.
Convoy of Hope is responding to the multiple earthquakes that have killed more than 57,000 people in Turkey and Syria and leveled more than 600,000 buildings across the region. So far, Convoy has distributed more than 650,000 meals in 32 communities. Along with food and water, an additional 3,800 hygiene kits, 6,500 pounds of clothing, 5,000 diapers, and nearly 4,000 blankets have also been given to those in need.
Convoy’s team members continue to hear harrowing stories of survival from those in the impact zone.
Convoy is delivering hope and aid to those in Turkey and Syria who still desperately need help. Thank you for standing with them, even two months after the tragic earthquakes.
March 24, 2023 | 9:45 a.m.
The pain and fear of survivors — following the earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria earlier this year — is immeasurable. Convoy of Hope recently interacted with a large family headed by grandparents nearing 80 years old. Their kids have families of their own. Each family unit lost a son, daughter, spouse, or someone they loved. Around 30 of them survived.
Each family had their own house, but all were destroyed by the quake. They lost everything, besides the clothes on their backs. Forced to flee to another city for suitable shelter, they abandoned everything they had ever known.
The family gathered their remaining money together — just enough to afford an unfurnished apartment. Housing prices are skyrocketing due to the demand. Thirty people in this family are now all living in the same small apartment, sleeping on the cold, hard tile floor. Their situation seemed completely hopeless.
But Convoy of Hope heard about their situation and responded. Convoy provided clothing, food, pillows, blankets, and other basic necessities to ease their burden — helping them survive the months to come.
“The family lost siblings, cousins, parents, possessions — and they had lost hope. But by responding to meet even the small needs they had, it began the journey of restoring hope,” said Convoy’s Chris Vines.
