UK to "match public donation" as aid appeal launched

Aid organisations in the UK have come together to launch a joint appeal for donations to help the Turkey-Syria quake victims.

The 15 organisations that make up the Disasters Emergency Committee launched their appeal on Thursday to provide rescue and medical aid, shelter, blankets, and food, among other resources.

The UK government announced that it would match up to £5m of the public donations.

The Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) has launched its ‘Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal’ to help provide urgent humanitarian support.

The @decappeal brings together 15 leading UK aid charities to coordinate the UK public response.+https://t.co/57zh0C6qQV
— Jill Morris (@JillMorrisFCDO) February 9, 2023