Why I am fundraising for The Rotary Foundation
Turkey and Syria were struck by a devastating earthquake on 6 February that has killed tens of thousands of people, destroyed thousands of homes and other structures, and left people across the region without shelter in bitterly cold winter weather. While still providing aid to those impacted by the first earthquake, another 6.4 magnitude earthquake occured in the same area on 20 February, bringing even more devastation.
The Rotary world responded to this catastrophe immediately. All donations made, from now until 31 March, to the Turkey/Syria Disaster Response Fund will be used to aid earthquake relief projects.
Donations help clubs provide aid and support rebuilding efforts where the need is greatest. The funds are distributed to affected communities through disaster response grants.
Disaster Response Fund
Rotary members lead projects to support every phase of disaster recovery and rebuilding efforts.
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