Humanitarian Coalition

Published purpose

March 2023 – Since early February 2023, Syria and Türkiye have been impacted by multiple severe earthquakes that have resulted in over 40,000 deaths and significant damage to infrastructure. An overall estimate puts the people directly affected by the earthquakes at 9.1 million in Syria and 8.8 million in Türkiye. Needs assessments have revealed vulnerable earthquake-affected populations require urgent access to shelter and food assistance, water, sanitation and hygiene services, and healthcare. Global Affairs Canada launched an earthquake response Matching Fund in response to the elevated humanitarian needs in partnership with the Humanitarian Coalition and its members. Through this mechanism, the Government of Canada matches eligible donations made to the Humanitarian Coalition and its members for earthquake relief efforts up to a maximum of $10 million. Project activities include: (1) delivering emergency food assistance; (2) providing emergency shelter assistance; (3) rehabilitating water, sanitation and hygiene facilities; and (4) providing essential non-food items.