Disaster Response Turkey Project #58609

Turkiye - Syria Earthquake

by US Association for International Migration (USAIM)

Project Report | Jun 13, 2024
More than $35,000 to support earthquake survivors

By Sonia Agnesod | Planning, coordination and compliance

IOM operations in the field

Thanks to its contributors, USA for IOM was proud to receive individual donors and employee giving programs to support the response in Türkiye and Syria. The generosity of these donations enabled USA for IOM to contribute to the IOM response, which provided live-saving assistance.

Recognizing the protection needs of vulnerable migrants affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, USA for IOM fullfilled its commitment through IOM’s Global Assistance Fund, an emergency fund to offers personalized immediate protection assistance.

More than 35,000 USD to support those affected by the March 2023 earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria were provided to IOM’s Global Assistance Fund, in order to support the most vulnerable who are at risk of trafficking.

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Feb 21, 2024
Thank you for your generosity!

By Maria Moreno | CEO

The USA for IOM’s 2023 Impact Report is published with gratitude and appreciation to all the foundations, private sector partners and generous individual donors like you whose support enabled USA for IOM’s widespread impact in 2023.

With the support received, we were able to continue supporting the implementation of projects that impact nearly 500,000 beneficiaries, with the largest number in Ukraine, and expand awareness raising to mobilize global support for migration initiatives.

From life-saving support for conflict-affected families in Ukraine, to life-changing support for victims of trafficking in Ghana, Dominican Republic and beyond, and from enhancing national border management capacities in Moldova, to promotion of the socioeconomic inclusion of Venezuelan migrants in their new host countries through the Entrepreneurship in Movement program, programming supports vulnerable migrants in multiple contexts. In addition, through hosting awareness-raising events, including with IOM country missions of Afghanistan, Mexico, and Peru, USA for IOM has been able to reach farther.

We look forward to continuing our collaboration in 2024 to further expand our reach to migrants around the world. As IOM’s nonprofit partner in the United States, our commitment to promote humane opportunities for migrants worldwide is inspired by both the people we assist and those individuals and entities who make our work possible through their solidarity and support.

We dedicate this report in memory of Mr. James N. Purcell Jr., former Director General of IOM, and long-time supporter and former Chairman of the Board of USA for IOM. Recognized as a humanitarian legend and advocate for migrants, he is sincerely missed.

With gratitude,

Maria Moreno

CEO, USA for IOM

Links:

USA for IOM impact report 2023

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Oct 27, 2023
RESPONSE UPDATE -Turkiye & Syria earthquakes 2023

By Sonia Agnesod | Planning, coordination and compliance

Impact in Syria as of August 2023

TÜRKIYE AND SYRIA 2023 EARTHQUAKES – RESPONSE UPDATE (As of 01 AUGUST)

TÜRKIYE:

IOM Turkiye’s Shelter and Non-Food Items team continued to provide assitance. As a result, a total of 1,525 sleeping mats were donated to the Defne Sub-Governate in Hatay, which will be distributed to households residing in Relief Housing Units.

Additionally, the sub-governate received 500 hygiene kits to be distributed to affected populations in the coming weeks. To further improve accessibility to Water, Sanitation And Hygiene (WASH) facilities, 75 pieces of 500-litre water tanks were successfully delivered to the Antakya Municipality during the reporting period. These tanks will be connected to toilets and showers previously delivered by IOM. In cooperation with the Presidency of Migration Management, a total of 420 hygiene kits and 420 jerry cans were distributed in a formal tent settlement in Antakya. Moreover, 48 single toilets, including one for persons with disabilities, were distributed in Kahramanmaras.

During the reporting period, 1,569 families benefitted from unconditional/unrestricted cash assistance. In total, 506 individuals also benefitted from IOM’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) activities in Adana. Finally, continuing to contribute to recovery efforts, IOM will work with an implementing partner to support affected the rural agri producers will be linked to the consumers and public and private organizations through a platform, to prevent production interruptions through pre-sales and contracted production agreements., Gaziantep, Hatay, Kahramanmaras, Kilis, Mersin and Sanliurfa.

SYRIA:

IOM Turkiye’s Cross-border team has finalized the replacement of 2,020 tents with prefabricated dignified shelters and the upgrade of WASH infrastructure in 10 camps in Idleb. To date, 90 per cent of constructed transitional dignified shelter units have been occupied by beneficiaries. Two thousand affected households received NFI kits through IOM’s implementing partner in Idleb governorate.

During the reporting period, 1,634 individuals benefitted from medical consultations at an IOM-supported hospital. This includes 675 individuals who received sexual and reproductive health services, and 102 women who gave birth to healthy children. IOM’s Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) team conducted care and maintenance works in five IOM-supported reception centres through implementing partners.

To date, 2,934 households have been supported with e-voucher assistance, thanks to IOM’s food security interventions. IOM’s Early Recovery team launched a new project to provide emergency employment linked to critical rehabilitation of civilian infrastructure and recovery support to micro- and small businesses in Nothern Aleppo.

As a result of the work done by IOM’s WASH team in partnership with three implementing partners over the last two weeks, 61,505m3 of chlorinated water was distributed to affected populations. Additionally, 2,346m3 of solid waste was removed and transferred to the landfill, while 9,424m3 of wastewater was desludged from existing cesspits and septic tanks. In addition, IOM distributed donated items – 40 big volume water tanks, 7,500 jerrycans, 298 generators and 500 hygiene kits. A total of 1,092 residents of camps and reception centres benefitted from hygiene promotion sessions, while 86 women benefitted from menstrual hygiene themed sessions. More than 3,100 affected individuals benefitted from MHPSS activities provided by IOM partners.

Impact in Turkyie as of August 2023

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