500,000 USD donated to earthquake victims
In response to the devastating earthquakte that has taken place in Türkiye and Syria, H&M Foundation is donating 250,000 USD each to the Red Cross / Red Crescent and Save the Children.
Two devastating earthquakes hit south-eastern Türkiye, near the Syrian border on Monday February 6. Thousands have lost their lives and death toll is increasing.
Both Red Cross / Red Crescent and Save the Children are moving quickly to respond to the emergency in the whole area affected by the catastrophe. The donations will for instance contribute to:
- Efforts for children to access food, shelter and warm clothing to protect them against the weather elements
- Supporting search and rescue operations
- Providing first aid and performing emergency medical evacuations
- Ambulance services and transportation to hospitals
- Distribution of relief items, tents and blankets to evacuated people
- Distribution of blood and plasma to the affected regions
- Distribution of stocks of food and basic aid items such as tents and blankets
- Psychological support and restoring family link services
H&M Foundation is privately funded by the Stefan Persson family, founders and main owners of the H&M Group. We use philanthropic resources to find, fund and facilitate disruptive innovations, initiatives and research that enable a socially inclusive and planet positive textile industry. To accelerate the transformation, we take on a holistic and open approach – bringing diverse partners together to co-create and share learnings and solutions. The H&M Foundation can also provide emergency relief. For more information visit hmfoundation.com or follow @hmfoundation on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
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