How to Help Turkey and Syria Earthquake Victims

On Monday, February 6th, Turkey and Syria experienced two earthquakes at magnitudes of over 7.5. The CISE administrative office expresses our deepest condolences and concerns for the lost lives and suffering caused by this devastation.

The Boston University Turkish Student Association (TSA) is hosting a fundraiser and drive this week to provide support to the people of Turkey. The TSA is fundraising through a GoFundMe, and all of the proceeds will be donated to the Bridge to Turkiye Fund to assist with search and rescue efforts. Additionally, the TSA is collecting donations in the George Sherman Union from 11 am to 3 pm every day this week. The accepted donations include clothing, blankets, socks, underwear, thermos bottles, beanies, scarves, shoes, comforters, pillows, and medicine. The TSA will be bringing all donations to the Turkish Consulate on Friday, February 10th to send to Turkey in collaboration with Turkish Airlines.