Donations for Turkey Earthquake Appeal

Donations for Turkey Earthquake Appeal
We did it
On 23rd February 2023 we successfully raised £165 with 5 supporters in 14 days

Our lions Club of Coventry Godiva are raising money for a charitable cause that is very important.

Project by COVENTRY GODIVA CHARITABLE TRUST FUND


Started on 9th February 2023 Lythalls Ln, Coventry CV6 6FG, UK

When a powerful earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on Feb. 5, homes crumbled to the ground, hundreds of other buildings collapsed, thousands of lives were lost, with numbers increasing each day, tens of thousands of people were displaced, and communities were changed forever.

When natural disasters strike, Lions are among the first to answer. Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) quickly responded to empower their service by awarding a $200,000 Major Catastrophe Grant to Lions in Turkey. Grant funds will enable Lions to provide immediate, short- and long-term relief to victims of one of the largest earthquakes to hit the region in more than 100 years.

"The devastation that this earthquake and the subsequent aftershocks brought is heart-breaking, and those affected by this disaster will need support in recovering and rebuilding for many days, weeks, months, and even years ahead," said LCIF Chairperson Douglas X. Alexander.

With this funding, Lions will participate in the immediate and short-term clean-up and repair efforts and work with local organizations on long-term reconstruction projects, filling any gaps in service.

"Lions live and serve in the communities most impacted, and we will be there to support the people there as long as they need us," Alexander said. “Funding from LCIF will help us make an even bigger difference for the people who’ve experienced so much loss during this unfathomable disaster.”

According to International Disaster Database, natural disasters have increased by nearly 400% globally over the last 50 years. LCIF Disaster Relief Grants are designed to support Lions-led relief efforts during various stages of disaster relief operations. Lions are key figures in their communities and play a vital role in this process. They are responsible for assessing the needs in their district to maximize their relief efforts. LCIF grants enable Lions volunteers to have a greater impact in their communities.

To support Lions in their efforts to help those impacted by these earthquakes and natural disasters yet to come.

Please donate generously.

Activity


Mr Tom Kalyan – £40 + an est. £10.00 in Gift Aid

28th February 2023  

Bill Badhan – £60 + an est. £15.00 in Gift Aid

16th February 2023  

Anurag Jain – £25 + an est. £6.25 in Gift Aid

9th February 2023  

Anonymous – £20 + an est. £5.00 in Gift Aid

9th February 2023  

Anonymous – £20 + an est. £5.00 in Gift Aid

9th February 2023  

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