Australia offers humanitarian aid in response to earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

The Australian Government will provide a humanitarian aid initial grant of 10 million dollars to those affected by the devastating earthquakes that have shaken Turkey and Syria.

In Turkey, Australia will provide $7 million in vital aid. Of this amount, $4 million will be provided through Red Cross and Red Crescent partners for food and items such as tents and blankets to help the injured and evacuees. Another $3 million will be allocated as the needs become clearer.

In Syria, Australia will provide $3 million through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), for immediate needs such as shelter, clean water and sanitation, with a focus on women and girls.

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Pat Conroy, Australia’s Minister for Pacific and International Development and Minister for Defense Industry, said Australia’s aid will go to those most in need and affected by the earthquakes.

Australia will provide $3 million for immediate needs such as shelter, clean water and sanitation, with a focus on women and girls

“We extend Australia’s deepest condolences to the families and communities who have lost loved ones, and to those whose lives and livelihoods have been affected,” Conroy concluded.