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A powerful series of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria demolished thousands of buildings and killed more than 28,000 people. Millions were left homeless and more than 80,000 people were reported injured by Sunday.
Emergency crews continued increasingly desperate searches for life amid massive heaps of rubble. Stunning images have surfaced online of miraculous rescues, including video of a child being pulled from underneath a massive slab of concrete.
Humanitarian aid poured in from around the globe to assist with rescues, medical care and the provision of food and shelter as the earthquake has become the deadliest one in more than a decade.
USA TODAY has identified dozens of humanitarian organizations accepting donations from the public to support their efforts helping victims in Turkey and Syria. Here’s what to know about them.
Deadliest quake in more than a decade: Earthquakes in Turkey, Syria are among the deadliest in recent historyCharity Navigator tips
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.Turkish Red Crescent (Red Cross affiliate)
Red Crescent organizations in both Turkey and Syria said their teams were helping with recovery and aid efforts. 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 Turkish Red Crescent workers and volunteers were distributing food and medical aid.
Turkish Red Crescent asks for cash donations on Twitter:
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