Turkey Disaster Relief

This Mission

IMR is sending disaster relief teams to southern Turkey in response to the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Sunday, February 5, 2023, and the ongoing aftershocks. Tens of thousands of people lost their lives in Turkey and northeastern Syria, and tens of thousands more were injured.

IMR is the exclusive NGO overseeing a large hospital in the central region of the disaster where 80% of the buildings were destroyed. Hospital leadership and the provincial governor have delegated IMR the authority of overseeing relief operations, and a housing compound has been established for volunteers.

We are working with health agencies and local partners to provide the following relief services: acute primary medical and emergency medical services, dental care, mental health and continuing health education.  IMR has been working globally to prevent infectious diseases and will continue this work, as well as Covid-19 protection for those displaced from the current earthquake.

Our teams are required to be adaptable to rapidly changing conditions and have an understanding that rapid response teams require strength and compassionate care and service.  The war in Syria has resulted in devastating humanitarian consequences for the people, including lost livelihoods and limited access to healthcare as they embark on new territory and a new future. These refugees that fled conflict-affected areas have experienced incredible losses on multiple levels, compounding their suffering.

Lodging/Transportation

On this IMR Disaster Relief Mission, you and your fellow team members will be staying at a 2-star accommodation with safe, clean, comfortable rooms. The lodging is simple, basic, safe, comfortable, and affordable.  All transportation to and from the clinic has been arranged for you.