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How you can help earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria: These groups are taking donations
The death toll climbed to more than 5,000 Tuesday after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake and a series of violent aftershocks early Monday morning destroyed thousands of buildings along the Turkish-Syrian border.
Rescue crews in both countries continued Tuesday to pick through the rubble for victims. More than 20,000 people were reported injured.
These organizations said they were on the ground in Turkey and Syria to help victims and were accepting donations.
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Charity Navigator, which rates charities, gives the following tips on giving to disaster relief.
Donate to reputable, registered charities.
Monetary donations are the most effective.
Consider giving monthly donations for long-term recovery efforts as many disaster relief groups see donations taper off after just a few weeks.
Charity Navigator has also published its own list of organizations aiding in Syria and Turkey.
Red Crescent organizations in both Turkey and Syria said their teams were helping with recovery and aid efforts Monday. Both organizations are members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent movement, an international network of disaster relief agencies.
The American Red Cross said 900 Turkish Red Crescent workers and volunteers were distributing food and medical aid.
