The worldwide assist for Türkiye after two earthquakes hit the nation on Feb. 6 has manifested itself in numerous varieties. In the Netherlands, locals displayed their solidarity with the nation with a Muslim funeral name to prayer exterior a church and an help marketing campaign that collected about 90 million euros (round $95.77 million).
In Arnhem, a metropolis within the jap Netherlands that hosts a sizeable Turkish inhabitants, folks gathered exterior St. Eusebius Church on Thursday for a vigil in reminiscence of victims of the catastrophe and a show of solidarity. Mayor Ahmed Marcouch advised the gang that they stood in solidarity with folks affected by the earthquakes and pledged assist. Later, the church bell rang Türkiye’s nationwide anthem as folks stood solemnly with Turkish flags of their palms. Elsewhere, a bridge and a hospital have been illuminated with the colours of the Turkish flag in Rotterdam in a show of assist.
Arnhem municipality additionally collected 165,000 euros for use in reduction work in Türkiye within the aftermath of the disaster.
Private donations have raised round 89 million euros within the Netherlands in a daylong marketing campaign backed by nationwide broadcasters for earthquake victims. Celebrities joined in selling the marketing campaign, and the account will stay open for any additional donations. The Dutch authorities is donating 10 million euros, along with the emergency help already offered.
The cash is to be spent, on meals, shelter and medical take care of victims within the quake-hit area in southern Türkiye and Syria.
Donation campaigns below the identify “Giro555” have an extended custom within the Netherlands. The largest quantity collected in a single day was 208 million euros for the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Turkish Dutch singer Karsu Dönmez and Hadise, a Turkish pop star born in Belgium, additionally joined the fundraiser.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
