A few hours after midnight on 6 February 2023, a devastating earthquake measuring 7.8 in magnitude hit southeast Türkiye and Syria, affecting areas of Turkiye, Syria, Lebanon and neighbouring countries. The initial earthquake was followed by a second quake measuring 7.5 in magnitude later that day. Rescue efforts are still underway, with the current death toll at over 9500 people.
As with any natural disaster of this scale, families and caregivers with children are especially vulnerable. In response, GPI and PLH interagency partner UNODC have now set up a dedicated page on their website to support parents and caregivers during the disaster.
UNDOC Resource Link
Please support us in disseminating this link in any way you can so we can reach families in need!
When sharing the link, please share this main link and not the resource specific link, as we are updating resources by the hour.
The Resources
In Arabic
- A brief parenting leaflet on how to support children during this crisis
- A booklet on how to care for children during crisis
- A audio/video of the brief parenting leaflet (will be uploaded shortly – 4hrs)
- Interagency brief parenting messages
In Turkish
- A brief parenting leaflet on how to support children during this crisis
- An audio/video of the brief parenting leaflet (will be uploaded shortly- 4hrs).
- Interagency brief parenting messages
The booklet, currently available in Arabic, is pending volunteer-based translation, it will be up at a slightly later stage.
The GPI and our partners are devastated by the loss of life and suffering of those on the ground. We wish to share our thoughts and condolences with those people and families affected.
