Emergency help for people affected by the earthquake in Syria
The disastrous earthquakes that struck Syria and Turkey on February 06, 2023, claimed more than 57,000 lives and destroyed countless livelihoods. For affected people in Syria, the need is particularly grave. The country has been weakened by the civil war, the healthcare system is strained and the living conditions are catastrophic in many places. Together with the local Church of God Lebanon, Global Care is working to help people in need.
Only thanks to your donations can we stand by people affected by the earthquakes in Syria. Every bit of help is a small new beginning.
Diary of help
25.07.2025
“The atmosphere in Syria remains tense, and the security situation in Jableh overshadows daily life. Fear and uncertainty linger on.. Thestruggle for vital services, healtcare, food, and shelter continues. I feel responsible. There is hope for change, and I am truly convinced that together, we can turn it into impactful progress!” Project worker Saeed
Renovations of residential buildings, temporary rent payments for victims of the earthquake, as well as distributions of food and hygiene items are part of GLOBAL CARE’s aid in Syria.
05.05.2025
Syria trip: the sun is shining, it is dry and dusty. We drive through remote villages and reach the health center in Medanki, Afrin. Here, people receive basic medical treatment with a focus on gynecology, pediatrics, and nutritional counseling. There is also a pharmacy. It is the only medical facility for 20 surrounding villages with 60.000 people. Two-year-old Alia is here today with her mother for a weight check. Five months ago, she was still malnourished and has since received supplementary food. It is wonderful that her weight has now normalised. A gynecologist has been working here since the center was established six years ago. It is important to her to say THANK YOU. “I treat 120 women here daily. Our health center is remote. but it is the only one in the area and important for many people.”
30.04.2025
Syria Trip: during a visit to a clinic in Sijio supported by GLOBAL CARE, project manager Beate Tohmé and project manager Marita Dieling met 24-year-old Daniel. On the day of the uprising last year, he was badly injured during a missile attack in Aleppo. His right lower leg had to be amputated. He received emergency treatment at the clinic and was later fitted with a prosthesis. Physiotherapy and psychosocial support have helped him walk again and even ride a bike. He is able to return to his job as a tailor again and earn a living.
29.04.2025
Arrived safely: yesterday, GLOBAL CARE managing director and project manager Marita Dieling traveled to Syria. In cooperation with several partner organizations, GLOBAL CARE is working in many locations to alleviate the need of people. The aid includes the improvement of healthcare in the Aleppo region, distribution of tents, stoves and school supplies for victims of the earthquake, the rebuilding of the homes in Homs and Jableh, as well as the renovations of schools in the city Derik in Northeastern Syria.
24.04.2025
The Karasor school is one of three schools in Derik that had to be closed because of the effects of the earthquake in order to ensure the students’ safety. Thanks to valuable donations, GLOBAL CARE is supporting renovations so that classes can resume. In addition, sanitary facilities are being renovated and school furniture is being provided. The school’s roof has already been repaired.
04.03.2025
Tabqa in north-east Syria: thousands of people have fled here from the aftermath of the earthquake and fighting. They lack everything. As part of our emergency help, GLOBAL CARE has increased the number of distributed tents from 50 to 100. GLOBAL CARE managing director Beate Tohmé explains: „The tents are sturdy and have a solid base. They withstood the storm a few days ago very well. Other small tents were destroyed by wind and rain. The sturdy tent is a beginning and a great help when in need, until they can hopefully live in houses again.“
A small kitchen set and an oven are also part of the help that GLOBAL CARE is providing for people affected by the earthquake in Syria who have fled to Tabqa. Moreover, blankets, mattresses and solar lamps were distributed.
06.02.2025
Two years after the devastating earthquakes, the impact of the catastrophe is still clearly visible. Around 70 percent of the Syrian population is dependent on Humanitarian aid. Many of the refugees are still homeless or living in unsafe temporary accomodation, numerous schools and hospitals have not yet been rebuilt, and there is a lack of food, clean drinking water and medicine.
11-year-old Joud lost her hearing in an air strike. The civil war and the earthquake disaster have left their mark on the little girl’s heart. With every memory of the experiences, the fear returns. Thanks to valuable donations, Joud receives help. At a health center, she and other affected children receive hearing aids and lessons in sign language. Joud begins to communicate again. She gains new courage, goes to school again and manages to communicate with teachers and classmates. Gradually, a smile returns to Joud’s face.
Even after the change of political power, the situation in Syria remains unclear. Together, we help children like Joud and stand by people who need our support.
01.08.2024
In Syria, many families affected by the earthquake are still living in destroyed houses. Many people have been accommodated in camps. To improve conditions in Berxwedan camp in the Shahba region, GLOBAL CARE has provided 15 families with newly equipped tents. During the winter, 300 of the families living there were provided with food and hygiene packages, blankets, mattresses, and thermos flasks.
12.04.2024
Global Care continues helping affected people in Syria to ease their suffering. The aftermath of the catastrophe continues to impact their lives. Debris and rubble, make-shift accommodation, rising poverty. The helper team supports the people in need and assists them.
01.02.2024
One year after the earth was shaking – a year of emergency help for people affected by the earthquakes in Syria. The team of helpers supports people in need in Syria and stands by their side. Support in the form of year-long rent payments and the distribution of food and hygiene products are part of the help. In addition to this, Global-Care is also active in reconstruction: many people are still living in emergency shelters or with friends and relatives. Currently, an apartment building is being rebuilt in Jableh, so that 18 families left homeless by the earthquake will soon have a home again.
12.12.2023
Samson from Syria explains: “Because of the bread crisis in our country, we are used to going out at dawn to get a loaf of bread for the day. Usually, my son took on this task, but because it was very cold and snowing on February 06, I made my way to the bakery. When I arrived, the earth suddenly began to shake. I ran home! Buildings were collapsing, and everything was happening insanely fast. My house was already in ruins. My wife, son and two daughters were still audible inside. They seemed to be trapped in the stairwell. I tried to dig a way through the rubble to get to them. Suddenly a fire broke out – there had probably been a short circuit. Only my daughter survived the flames. On the way to the hospital, she also died.”
30.05.2023
To ensure that the emergency aid for the earthquake victims in Syria is well tailored to their current needs, the helper team from Lebanon regularly travels to Aleppo, Jableh and Homs, our three locations of operation. The helpers are in close contact with the people in need and determine if certain food, hygiene articles or different supplies are needed. They also support the people with the search for accommodation.
25.05.2023
During the regular visits as part of our emergency relief for earthquake victims in Syria, helper Saeed meets many people with different life stories. This grandmother lost many family members because of this catastrophe. Together with her daughter (left in the picture), whose husband died, she lives together in a house. She is very thankful for the help that she receives and is happy about the love and appreciation she feels beyond the country’s borders.
15.05.2023
2018 raffle tickets stand for incredible 2018,- €! This year, Reiseland da S. Reisen was represented at the trade fair inform in Fritzlar again and organized a raffle for several good causes. Part of the donations will go to the Global-Care emergency aid for earthquake victims in Syria. We say THANK YOU and are very grateful for your precious and loyal support!
12.05.2023
The young man left in this photo lives in Syria. More than three months ago, the devastating earthquakes hit his country. Saeed (right in the picture) is part of the helping team that regularly travels from Lebanon to Syrian operation locations as part of our Global-Care emergency help. After 12 hours, the young father was rescued from under rubble and debris. He lost his wife and mother – his two sons survived. Together with them, he has taken shelter with his brother in Jableh. We are helping them!
21.04.2023
Today we received a visit from Doreen Blüthgen from the local hospital „Hospital zum heiligen Geist“, who presented us with a donation. In the cafeteria of the hospital, a donation box was put up only a few days after the earthquake catastrophe in Turkey and Syria. A hearty thank you goes to all staff members who made this happen together and supported Global-Care’s emergency help for people affected by the earthquake this way.
29.03.2023
Pastor Joseph reports from one of the current relief operations in Syria: „We were on site for six days to visit and help affected people with relief packages. In addition to material assistance, it is important that they can process the events they have experienced. For example, there is a girl who has lost her entire family. At night, she often went to her mother’s bed to continue sleeping there. This is not possible anymore – she misses her mother a lot. More than 130 women, men, and children have attended therapy sessions to cope with trauma while we were there. They are broken-hearted, but they feel better because of the conversations and are thankful for the precious help.“
13.03.2023
Pastor Joy Mallouh, who coordinates the emergency relief for people affected by the earthquakes in Syria, reports: „a few days ago Pastor Joseph returned from Aleppo; together with his team of volunteers he distributed food packages to 80 homeless families. The challenge is the rising costs, so petrol, oil or food can only be bought in rations. Hygiene items for girls are desperately needed as well. While the media coverage slowly fades away, the people appreciate the steadiness of our help and the regularity of our visits to care for them. Other than material help, it is important that we listen and support them emotionally.
03.03.2023
As part of our emergency relief for people affected by the earthquakes one of our partner’s staff member traveled from Lebanon over the border to Syria. Pastor Joseph M. helps with the distributions of the relief packages in Aleppo and Homs, where many people have fled to. Global-Care’s vice chairman Werner Sommerfeld arrived safely in Beirut yesterday. He will have the chance to look into the earthquake emergency relief, which is planned an organized in Beirut.
02.03.2023
Today, Mrs. Ackermann visited us with 4th grade pupils from the Schule an den Türmen school in Fritzlar! They had organized a cake sale in favor of the emergency relief for people affected by the earthquakes in Syria. With a proud donation sum of 1,200 EUR we are now able to help in Aleppo, Homs and Jableh with food, hygiene goods, warm clothing, blankets and many other relief goods.
22.02.2023 Emergency Relief Syria
At the beginning of the week, another earthquake happened in Turkey and Syria. Project manager Pastor Joy also felt the vibration: “The people became scared and ran into the streets and parks. In Syria, about 500 people were hurt – most of them in the area of Aleppo. Today, another relief transport with blankets, jackets and first-aid-kits is planned.
17.02.2023 Emergency Relief Syria
The emergency relief for people affected by the earthquake in Syria is in full swing. Distributions of food, hygiene articles and several other relief goods happen regularly and help people who found shelter in refugee camps in Aleppo, Homs and Jableh. The joy of this woman represents the gratitude of the people receiving help: “We have lost everything – here we found shelter; here we receive a warm meal.”
14.02.2023 Emergency Relief Syria
Pastor S. and his team of helpers are back safely from their trip to Syria. 260 people, who found shelter in schools and church buildings after the earthquake, were provided with food packages, diapers, blankets and clothing. In a few days the next relief transport will take place.
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