Not my usual newsletter, but I know many people are wanting to donate money to emergency aid for those affected by the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and North Syria, and are wondering where they can drop off warm clothing and blankets. Please make sure the clothing is washed and in excellent condition.
Image from Al Jazeera
Online fundraisers
Turkish Red Crescent: https://www.kizilay.org.tr/Bagis/BagisYap/404/pazarcik-depremi-bagisi
Human Relief: https://www.hrf.org.uk/emergency-appeals/turkey-earthquake/
Save the Children: https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/how-you-can-help/emergencies/turkey-syria-earthquake
The Zahra Trust: https://zahratrust.com/united-in-humanity/
Penny Appeal: https://pennyappeal.org/appeal/turkey-and-syria-earthquake-emergency
ilmfeed: https://www.launchgood.com/earthquake2023
Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH): https://ihh.org.tr/en/stand-with-turkey
Clothing drop-off points in London
East London
Harvest Cafe, 15A Argall Avenue, Leyton, E10 7QE
Tel: 07877 000 723
Halk-evi, Dalston Lane, E8 3DF
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North London
Birchtree warehouse, 3B Sybil Mews, Haringey, N4 1EP
Tel: 07941 144 072
Life in Paradigm, 28 Stoke Newington High Street, N16 7PL
Ali Reza Degirmencioglu Turkish School, St Thomas More Catholic School, Glendale Avenue, Wood Green, N22 5HN
Saturday 11 February from 10:00
TCCA, 628-630 Green Lanes, N8 0SD
Tel: 0208 826 1080
Dem-Der, 150 Ordance Road, Enfield, EN3 6DL
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West London
Garage 95, Warwick Avenue, W9 2JH
(£2/kg charge to cover transportation costs)
Tel: 07748 991 987
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South West London
Little Jannah Spa, 530-532 Streatham High Road
Tel: 0208 765 9443
Private volunteer, SW9, contact 07540 353 641 for address
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South East London
Blackfen School for Girls, Sidcup, DA15 9NU
Saturday 11 February 10:00-13:00
Dr Fazil Kucuk Turkish School, Beckenham, Lennard Road, BR3 1QR
Saturday 11 February 10:00-12:00
EaTurkish, 172 Woolwich Road, Charlton, SE7 7RA
Tel: 0208 465 5522
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Watford
Derwish Restaurant, 163-165 St Albans Road, WD24 5BD
Saturday 11 February - please bring clothes in boxes
Tel: 01923 510 304