Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is accepting donations to help the people of south-eastern Turkey and northern Syria, seriously affected by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake and aftershocks of Monday 6 February which toppled hundreds of buildings and killed many thousands of people.

On Monday 6th of February, a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked south-eastern Turkey and northern Syria. Sadly, the death toll is expected to climb as rescue and search efforts intensify.

Keep the people of Turkey and Syria in your prayers as they face widespread devastation and loss of life. We're in contact with our partners on the ground as they assess the scale of the damage and critical needs at this time.

If you would like to donate, you can do so online through the Emergency Donation tab via this link: www.caritas.org.nz/donate-online (specify your donation is for Turkey Earthquake) or via our bank account 03-0518-0211216-00 (please include first & last name and put Turkey as the code.)

Prayer:

Dear God
Through dark and difficult moments, we know that You are always with us.
Today we come to You in prayer to ask You to bring comfort, healing and hope to the communities that have been devastated by this disaster.
Let the people of these nations rest in the comfort of knowing that You are with them and that you will provide for their needs as You always have.
In Jesus' Name
Amen.