Disaster Response Turkey Project #58560

Build Laundry and Shower Facilities in Turkiye

by Peace Winds Korea

Build Laundry and Shower Facilities in Turkiye

Project Report | Jan 31, 2024
Hygiene Kits Bring Relief to Tanisma Village!

By Sojung Kang | Coordinator

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Dear Supporters,

My name is Kang Sojung, and I am a Coordinator at Peace Winds Korea.

I am thrilled to share some heartening Turkey news with you as we spent warm winter with your help.In December, we supported to Tanisna Village in the earthquake-affected region of Hatay, Turkey, by providing hygiene kits!

The distribution included 480 bars of soap and 40 large 10kg containers of laundry detergent (specifically allocated for laundry facilities). These supplies are crucial for ensuring proper hygiene practices and supporting the community as they work towards recovery.

The items were purchased based on the observations of two women working in the laundry room as they assessed the needs of the village. For soap, the quantity acquired is expected to be sufficient for approximately 120 households, contributing to their personal cleanliness. Additionally, detergent, a supply that can last for about a year was provided to the communal laundry facility in Tanisma. We hope that everyone in the village can come to the laundry facility and maintain their hygiene effectively.

We believe that small actions can create significant positive impacts, and your continuous support has been instrumental in making these initiatives possible. Your generosity has directly contributed to improving the lives of those in need, and we are immensely grateful for your commitment to making the world a better place.

As we reflect on the impact of our collective efforts, we are reminded of the profound difference we can make together. In closing, I kindly ask for your sustained interest and support. Your contributions empower us to bring hope and assistance to communities facing challenging circumstances.

Thank you for being an integral part of our journey to the peace!

Warm regards,
Kang So-jung

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Two Women Employees in the Laundry Room

Washing Machine Used with Detergent

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Oct 12, 2023
The movie night with Turkiye children

By Soo-yeon | Intern

Aug 23, 2023
Turkiye's 6 months after the devastating earthquak

By Soo-yeon Jeon | Intern

Hello, this is Soo-yeon from Peace Winds Korea.
Today I would like to share the story of the people in Tanisma, Turkiye.

It's been 6 months since the earthquake hit Turkiye. Their homes, schools and workplaces were destroyed and haven't come back yet. One of the most serious problems is the mental health of people in Turkiye.
We interveiwed the residents in Tanisma about their current life.

1. Kerem (alias)
He said that as it gets hotter and hotter, people's mental health gets worse and worse. After the earthquake, many people lost their jobs and started wandering the streets from morning to night. Sometimes they met neighbors on the street, but most of the time it became a fight because they are so sensitive and in hard time. It didn't happen before the earthquake.

2. Defne (alias)
She talked about her family suffering from Trauma. Her cousin decided to return to his hometown because he was worried about his parents' mental health. After the earthquake, his parents became mentally unstable. So they easily get frightened as if they were infected with a big disease, even if it's just a cold.
"I thought it would get better in a month, but it didn't. A few years from now, I don't know where I will be. This unstable situation breaks our hearts". - Dafne

3. Eymen (alias)
"For 6 months there was nothing to be happy about. My life changed 180 degrees just for one night".
A refugee who lost his pregnant sister in the earthquake said.
After the earthquake, Eymen's 5 family and 7 relatives are living in the tent. They suffer from snakes and bugs that come into their tent every day. Even when it rains, all the family members are terrified because the raindrops that hit the tent remind them of the earthquake.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Turkiye experienced more than 30,000 aftershocks in May , and the July 25 earthquake was a magnitude 5.5.
Turkiye still needs your help. PeaceWinds will continue to be there to help Turkiye rebuild from the earthquake.

Links:

https://youtu.be/ZlOq1eyYvXk?feature=shared

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