How to help victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria

More Than 5,000 Dead After Earthquake Hits Turkey And Syria HATAY, TURKEY - FEBRUARY 07: People walk past collapsed buildings on February 07, 2023 in Iskenderun, Turkey. A 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit near Gaziantep, Turkey, in the early hours of Monday, followed by another 7.5-magnitude tremor just after midday. The quakes caused widespread destruction in southern Turkey and northern Syria and were felt in nearby countries. (Photo by Burak Kara/Getty Images/Getty Images)
(Photo by Burak Kara/Getty Images/Getty Images)

The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria has left thousands dead and tens of thousands homeless and needing help.

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If you want to help those in need in the region, you can contribute to a number of organizations that are there and helping. Below is a list of some of the organizations on the ground now.

Note: Before sending money to help those in Turkey and Syria, you can check out the organization you want to support by going to sites such as Charity Navigator and Guidestar.

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