“It’s getting really cold … we are so scared”

Voices of children from the earthquake epicentre 

The moments after a disaster can be confusing, especially for children. Young people affected by the recent earthquake in Turkiye (formerly known as Turkey) and Syria share how it’s a terrifying and heartbreaking time.

Children and their families are in desperate need of food, water, shelter, and warm clothing, with thousands now sleeping outside in freezing winter conditions. In crises like this, children need support to keep them safe and to help them recover and come to terms with what’s happened. Without the right support, the psychological toll on children can be huge.

Save the Children is already responding through our local partners with urgent lifesaving assistance in both Türkiye and Syria. The Children’s Emergency Fund  is essential in times like this. When crisis hits, it allows us to respond immediately for families wherever and whenever they need us around the world.

Donate to our Children's Emergency Fund now to help us be there for children and their families in desperate need in Syria and Türkiye. 

Names have been changed to protect identities.
Photo: Khalil Ashawi / Save the Children.