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Our Response to the Turkey/Syria Earthquake Crisis
Update from June 28, 2023
Since getting involved, over 500 Syrian families and counting have been served. As we have served them, they have all heard the gospel message and I believe only one family insisted that the gospel not be shared. This means somewhere between 2-4k people have heard the gospel, many for the first time.
As we progress forward, we have decided to continue serving these earthquake victims, especially as winter arrives later this year but we need to prepare today to be ready when the temperatures drop.
Many Syrian earthquake victims remain without permanent shelter. In fact, many are still living in the earthquake zone living in tents with no place to go. By providing winter apparel and other necessities to help them keep warm, they have a fighting chance to survive through the next winter season.
We cannot stress this enough. The situation of many earthquake victims remain dire and it may take up to 5 or more years for everyone to gain permanent shelter. If you'd like to serve Syrian earthquake victims, click here,
Since getting involved, over 500 Syrian families and counting have been served. As we have served them, they have all heard the gospel message and I believe only one family insisted that the gospel not be shared. This means somewhere between 2-4k people have heard the gospel, many for the first time.
As we progress forward, we have decided to continue serving these earthquake victims, especially as winter arrives later this year but we need to prepare today to be ready when the temperatures drop.
Many Syrian earthquake victims remain without permanent shelter. In fact, many are still living in the earthquake zone living in tents with no place to go. By providing winter apparel and other necessities to help them keep warm, they have a fighting chance to survive through the next winter season.
We cannot stress this enough. The situation of many earthquake victims remain dire and it may take up to 5 or more years for everyone to gain permanent shelter. If you'd like to serve Syrian earthquake victims, click here,
Update from April 17, 2023
We originally planned to serve 40 Syrian families who were victims of the February 6, 2023 earthquakes that rattled Turkey and Syria. By God's grace, over 500 families have now been assisted through various means in both countries. But the most exciting part is that every conversation involves the gospel. In fact, one of our partners on the field has told us that he has never seen the Syrian people more open to the gospel than they are today.
We are sending another team into the earthquake zone in May. If you'd like to be part of serving the Syrian who are victims, click here.
We originally planned to serve 40 Syrian families who were victims of the February 6, 2023 earthquakes that rattled Turkey and Syria. By God's grace, over 500 families have now been assisted through various means in both countries. But the most exciting part is that every conversation involves the gospel. In fact, one of our partners on the field has told us that he has never seen the Syrian people more open to the gospel than they are today.
We are sending another team into the earthquake zone in May. If you'd like to be part of serving the Syrian who are victims, click here.
Update from March 7, 2023
Two major earthquakes hit SE Turkey and Northern Syria early in the morning on Monday February 6, 2023. They were registered at 7.8 and 7.5. Since that day, several additional earthquakes have hit along with over 10k aftershocks. The confirmed death toll is nearing 52k with thousands still missing, and over 1.5 million have become homeless as a result. In terms of infrastructure, over 160k buildings have collapsed or are damaged beyond repair. This resulted in a loss of over 680k family homes plus all that was inside their homes.
There are several great organizations that you can give to who are doing legitimate and much needed relief work, although the vast majority of them are operating in Turkey. For us at Silk Road Catalyst, we want to have an impact where the larger aid groups may not be reaching. In this case, it's Syrian community in Turkey and Syria.
We have partnered with a small network of churches nationwide who have been serving Syrian refugees and Syrians in Syria for years. Together, we are delivering food, clothing, and other necessities to those who lost everything. As of today, March 7, 2023, $38k has been donated and all of it will be used to deliver needed aid to affected Syrian families.
If you would like to be part of supporting this crucial relief effort, click here.
If you prefer to mail a check, send it to the following address made payable to Silk Road Catalyst:
Silk Road Catalyst
Attn: Silk Road Fund/Earthquake Relief
PO Box 5764
Spartanburg, SC 29304
Thank you for partnering with us to advance the Gospel where it's least present and available.
Silk Road Catalyst is member of the ECFA (Evangelical Council of Financial Accountability) and a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Two major earthquakes hit SE Turkey and Northern Syria early in the morning on Monday February 6, 2023. They were registered at 7.8 and 7.5. Since that day, several additional earthquakes have hit along with over 10k aftershocks. The confirmed death toll is nearing 52k with thousands still missing, and over 1.5 million have become homeless as a result. In terms of infrastructure, over 160k buildings have collapsed or are damaged beyond repair. This resulted in a loss of over 680k family homes plus all that was inside their homes.
There are several great organizations that you can give to who are doing legitimate and much needed relief work, although the vast majority of them are operating in Turkey. For us at Silk Road Catalyst, we want to have an impact where the larger aid groups may not be reaching. In this case, it's Syrian community in Turkey and Syria.
We have partnered with a small network of churches nationwide who have been serving Syrian refugees and Syrians in Syria for years. Together, we are delivering food, clothing, and other necessities to those who lost everything. As of today, March 7, 2023, $38k has been donated and all of it will be used to deliver needed aid to affected Syrian families.
If you would like to be part of supporting this crucial relief effort, click here.
If you prefer to mail a check, send it to the following address made payable to Silk Road Catalyst:
Silk Road Catalyst
Attn: Silk Road Fund/Earthquake Relief
PO Box 5764
Spartanburg, SC 29304
Thank you for partnering with us to advance the Gospel where it's least present and available.
Silk Road Catalyst is member of the ECFA (Evangelical Council of Financial Accountability) and a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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