A 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on February 6, killing more than 23,000 people. The Turkish Consulate in Hong Kong is currently collecting donations of relief supplies and warm clothes. Hong Kong citizens who wish to donate to the local disaster victims can send the supplies to the following collection points.
Donation Notice
The Turkish Consulate in Hong Kong only accepts new items and does not accept used items. Donors can put the materials into boxes and mark the type (garments/shoes/shelter equipment) in English, and the materials will be delivered before the designated time at each collection point.
Local emergency supplies include:
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tent
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Warm blanket
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Heater (batteries not included)
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Scarves/neck scarves, gloves, hats
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Thermos bottle, mug with ears
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Flashlight (without batteries)
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warm clothes
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sleeping bag
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chaise longue
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Mattress
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Pillow
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Diapers/diapers
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Hygiene kit (does not include liquids, gels or toothpaste)
Other needed supplies include:
Earthquake material collection point in Turkey
1. The warehouse designated by the Turkish Consulate in Hong Kong
Collection time: From now until the evening of February 13 (Monday)
Venue: WE WORLD EXPRESS, Room 1408, Phase 1, Tai Hung Fai (Kwai Chung) Center, 77-81 Container Port Road, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday and Sunday 12pm-6pm
Contact Person: Freeman (Tel: 2957 2703)
2. Miaofang collects disaster relief clothes
Miaofang collects brand-new winter clothes donated by citizens and sends them to the disaster area on behalf of them. The recommended quantity is less than 5 pieces per person. Organizations and organizations can directly contact the Turkish embassy for large donations.
Miaofang recycling point:
At the bottom of the footbridge at Tai Koo Hong On Street (outside the platform of Block NP, Kornhill Gardens)
Collection time: Saturday 11 February 2pm-5pm
Shatin City One Po Shing Street Shelter
Collection time: 14:00-17:00, February 11
Opposite Block J, Platform of Allway Garden Phase III
Collection time: 14:00-17:00, February 11
82 Fuk Hei Street, Yuen Long Industrial Estate, New Territories
Collection time: 14:00-17:00, February 11
Collection points of Heart Clinic:
Shop 8-9, G/F, Chi Lok Garden, Tuen Mun
Collection time: before 4pm on Saturday, February 11
Sanxing Collection Point :
Room 402, Fook Hong Industrial Building, 60 Tong Mi Road, Mong Kok
Collection time: Saturday, February 11, 09:30-15:00
3. “Green in the District” collection point
Green in Sha Tin, Green in Kwun Tong, and Green in Sai Kung will assist in the collection of warm clothes and deliver them directly to the logistics warehouse of the Consulate General. The “Green in the District” collection points welcome citizens to donate new or unused winter clothes, coats, sweaters and cold sweaters.
Collection locations: Green in Sha Tin (10 On Ping Street, Shek Mun, Sha Tin), Green in Kwun Tong (No. 27 Sheung Yee Road, Kowloon Bay), Green in Sai Kung (No. 3 Po Lam Lane, Tseung Kwan O)
Collection time: now until February 12, 2023 (office hours: 8:00 am – 6:30 pm)
4. Tour of Japan
EGL Tours opened 3 branches as material collection stations, and the collected materials were transferred to the designated Kwai Chung logistics warehouse. Dongying You appeals to the donors to pack the materials in boxes and write the donated materials in English on the material boxes to facilitate the identification of the frontline staff.
Collection location:
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Causeway Bay Branch (Room 705, 7/F, Hang Lung Centre, 2-20 Paterson Street)
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Shatin Branch (Room 707, Tourist Gallery, Link Plaza)
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Mong Kok Branch (Room 505, 5/F, CMB Wing Lung Bank Centre, 636 Nathan Road)
Collection time: From now until 7:00pm on February 12
5. Hung Fook Tong
From February 11th to 12th, Hung Fook Tong opened its 118 branches to collect the materials donated by citizens, and delivered the materials to the logistics warehouse designated by the consulate before the evening of February 13th.Citizens can send materials to Hung Fook Tong branch according to the above donation instructions。
Collection location:118 branches of Hung Fook Tong
Collection period: February 11 (Saturday) to February 12 (Sunday)
6. [非接收物資] Youhe YOHO “You donate one piece to YOHO”
Youhe sells two designated heaters and thermos cups at a price similar to the cost price. When customers buy a heater/thermos cup, they can choose to pick it up at the store when placing an order, and press + to add a customer note “Hand over to Youhe to donate earthquake supplies “, Youhehui also donated a product and shipped it on its behalf.
Designated donated product heater/insulation cup:
Turkey Earthquake Donation Method
The Turkish Consulate in Hong Kong appeals to citizens or organizations who are interested in donating to donate through the websites of the Turkish Disaster and Response Management Agency (AFAD), the Turkish Red Crescent Society and the Turkish Religious Affairs Bureau.
1. Turkish Agency for Disaster and Emergency Management (AFAD)
website:https://en.afad.gov.tr/earthquake-campaign
The Turkish Disaster and Response Management Agency (AFAD) provides a bank account for receiving humanitarian donations for the earthquake. Donors can transfer Turkish Lira, US dollars, and Euros to the designated bank account by themselves.
2. Turkish Red Crescent Society
website:https://www.kizilay.org.tr/Bagis/BagisYap/405/donations-for-earthquake-in-pazarcik
The Turkish Red Crescent Society accepts donations in Turkish Lira, US dollars, and Euros. Donors can donate directly on the website by credit card, or by bank wire transfer.
3. Turkish Religious Affairs Bureau
website:https://bagis.tdv.org/afet/deprem-25
Donors can use credit cards to donate directly on the website of the Turkish Religious Affairs Bureau. When filling in the information, the place of residence can be selected as “Other Country”.
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