Some parents in our school community have shared information and links that may be of help to those who want further information about the Earthquake in Turkey & Syria and how you could help. We will keep this updated as we receive information. All these links are shared in good faith. 

Information 

Here is a list of places where already collected goods can be dropped off:

Community groups appeal for aid in London and across the UK to send to Turkey | Parikiaki Cyprus and Cypriot News

Latest News from the BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/64533954

BBC Newsround (for children) - What is an Earthquake?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/45991910

Donations (Items)

The school is collecting items of food and baby products in the Main Reception area which will then be taken to collection points. We are asking for 

• nappies

• wipes

• sanitary products

• baby food pouches

• baby formula 

Donations (Money)

The school is having a dress-down day on Friday 10th February with all donations going to one of the charities supporting the disaster. You may wish to consider other options and these are some that have been suggested by parents and those in the community. 

DEC - Disasters Emergency Committee (Government are match funding some of this)

https://www.dec.org.uk/appeal/turkey-syria-earthquake-appeal

Time to Help UK (charity registration: 1160467) supports individuals in crisis.

https://timetohelp.enthuse.com/cf/turkey-earthquake 

The British Red Cross has already set up a donation fund:

https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/turkey-syria-earthquake-appeal 

Day-Mer Turkish and Kurdish Community Centre works with and on behalf of Turkish and Kurdish people in London

https://daymer.org/who-we-are/

A charity directly based in Turkey

https://ahbap.org/