Qatari Red Crescent ready for reconstruction of earthquake areas in Türkiye

DOHA, Qatar (AA) – Mohamed Salah, a senior official of the Qatar Red Crescent, has said they are seeking funding to initiate reconstruction activity in the earthquake-hit zone of Türkiye and Syria.

In an interview, Salah stressed the need for concerted efforts by the international community to mitigate the effects of the earthquake.

He said: “We will strive with all our partners to have a real contribution to reduce the scale of the disaster.”

The Qatar Red Crescent official said “it communicated directly with the Turkish Red Crescent and the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) to coordinate aid work.”

The Qatar Red Crescent also allocated $1 million from the Disaster Response Fund for urgent relief to those affected by the earthquakes in the two countries.

Salah added: “We will, in cooperation with our Turkish counterpart, provide a number of mobile kitchens to cover the need in earthquake cities in Türkiye.”

He pointed out that the priority is the basic needs of those affected by the earthquake, namely “the provision of food and personal hygiene tools.”

“The move was swift through the air bridge directed by the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, which transported many relief materials to Türkiye, along with a field hospital, medical supplies, and 12 cars on board four planes,” he added.