Rescuing animals during disasters - Southeast Asia
When people are prepared, animals are protectedIFAW helps animals in need in the aftermath of Turkey-Syria earthquakes
IFAW helps animals in need in the aftermath of Turkey-Syria earthquakes
IFAW sends support to two new organizations
We are pleased to announce that this week, IFAW is sending emergency aid to support the incredible and impactful work of two new organizations—Angel’s Farm Sanctuary, located in Izmir, Turkey, and Watan Foundation, an emergency relief group working with the Directorate of Agriculture of Gaziantep. Over the next few weeks, we will share more on the amazing work their teams are doing.
animal rescue truck destroyed in latest earthquake
February 28, 2023
Sadly, another devastating earthquake of 5.6 magnitude hit Malatya in Turkey on 27 February causing a building to collapse on the rescue truck belonging to our partner, Haytap Animal Rights Federation, and covering the vehicle in rubble. Before the building collapsed, all Haytap team members in the truck were able to escape and, remarkably, no one was injured.
IFAW immediately committed to purchase a replacement animal rescue vehicle so Haytap can continue their life-saving work in Malatya.
IFAW will continue direct outreach to local organizations active in the affected areas to assess unmet needs regarding animal search and rescue, emergency veterinary care, temporary shelter, and daily care. We have identified a dire need for animal and human interventions in rural areas beyond the city limits and are working to get assistance to those areas.
Your gift could help provide the urgent care animals and communities need.
Turkish or Syrian organizations in need of trained responders and/or financial assistance to rescue and care for animals can email us at disasterresponse@ifaw.org.
Hayvanları kurtarmak ve onlara bakmak için eğitimli müdahale ekiplerine ve/veya mali yardıma ihtiyaç duyan kuruluşlar, lütfen bize e-posta gönderin disasterresponse@ifaw.org
المنظمات التي تحتاج إلى مستجيبين مدربين و/ أو مساعدة مالية لإنقاذ الحيوانات ورعايتها، راسلونا عبر البريد الإلكتروني disasterresponse@ifaw.org
Timeline of updates >>
rescue work continues as more earthquakes hit devastated communities
21 February 2023
Turkey-Syria ongoing earthquakes
16 February 2023
IFAW rushes aid for animal rescue and care in Turkey and Syria
10 February 2023
IFAW prepares to help animals and communities devastated by Turkey-Syria earthquake
7 February 2023
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