Right after the earthquake that occurred on 6 February, ASAM, together with over 700 staff members reaching the region from across Türkiye, took part in the search and rescue as well as humanitarian aid works in Hatay, Kahramanmaraş, Gaziantep, Adıyaman and Şanlıurfa.
Important headlines from Towards Hope Earthquake Special Edition:
- ASAM teams rescued 30 persons from the rubble
- A ‘miracle rescue’ at the 138th hour
- Child Friendly Spaces were set up
- Türkiye’s heart went out to the earthquake region
- Two compounds were opened in Hatay
- Needs analysis and relief efforts are intensified
- Psychosocial support activities continue
