In an effort to increase assist to the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Kahramanmaraş earlier this yr, the Turkish Red Crescent has introduced its 2023 Sacrifice Campaign by offering help to these affected by the catastrophe by using home sacrifice donations made through the upcoming Qurban Bayram vacation.
Fatma Meriç Yılmaz, deputy chairperson of the Red Crescent, shared particulars in regards to the marketing campaign, stating, “Through our traditional Qurban organizations, we will extend the helping hand of philanthropists to families in need, just as we have done throughout the year.”
The sacrificial shares obtained by means of the cooperation with the Meat and Dairy Institution shall be processed into roasted canned meat, which can then be distributed to earthquake victims and different people in want all year long.
Yılmaz emphasised the position of the Turkish Red Crescent as a bridge between donors and people in want, highlighting the marketing campaign. Operating beneath the slogan “If You Keep Sacrifice’s Blessings Alive, Let Türkiye Become a Crescent,” it goals to assist 3.5 million needy folks, with a selected concentrate on earthquake victims. The initiative seeks to complement the distribution of canned meats to impoverished households all year long.
Yılmaz defined that the contemporary meat obtained from the sacrifices can be fastidiously dealt with and delivered beneath hygienic circumstances through the sacrificial interval. Some of the meat shall be immediately distributed in 2-kilogram (5-pound) packages, whereas others shall be ready in soup kitchens and served to earthquake victims through the vacation.
Yılmaz additional acknowledged, “This year, we will perform Qurban slaughter at 50 different points in 22 countries.” She underlined the meticulous work carried out by the Turkish Red Crescent, each domestically and internationally, making certain that every one phases from slaughter to distribution adhere to Islamic strategies and strict hygiene requirements, with the supervision of veterinarians.
Highlighting the international locations the place sacrifices shall be made, Yılmaz talked about Palestine, Yemen, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Somalia. She emphasised that each donation is taken into account an indication of belief, and the group strives to meet its tasks with utmost care.
Yılmaz reassured donors, saying: “Sharing with victims means solidarity and cooperation. Our donors can give their contributions to the Turkish Red Crescent with peace of mind. They can be sure that the donations will reach those who really need them. We promise this every year with our employees and volunteers.”
Donations will be made by means of Red Crescent donation accounts in banks, web banking, the official web site (www.kizilay.org.tr), the cell utility, and the 168 Red Crescent free session and donation strains. The costs for sacrificial shares have been set at TL 5,950 ($260) for home contributions and TL 2,650 for contributions made overseas.
As the Sacrifice Campaign positive factors momentum, the Turkish Red Crescent calls upon the general public to assist their efforts, reinforcing the spirit of Eid al-Adha and selling humanitarian values, whereas aiding these affected by the Kahramanmaraş earthquake and different susceptible communities all year long.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
