Durch die beiden Beben in dieser Region am Montag sind tausende Gebäude eingestürzt. © RUB, Marquard

Earthquakes This is how you can help people in Turkey and Syria

The Turkish-Syrian border region has been hit by catastrophic earthquakes at the beginning of February 2023. Ruhr University Bochum feels for those affected.

Ruhr University Bochum is shocked by the consequences of the disastrous earthquakes in Syria and Turkey. Our thoughts are with the people in that region and with the relatives of the victims. Many of our students, employees and researchers have connections in the affected countries. We stand by their side.

If you would like to help: Various international organisations have set up donation accounts. The city of Bochum has published an overview. The twelve selected organisations are listed here.

Psychological counselling

Anyone feeling the need of support can contact the Nightline listening phone (also via chat). The Psychological Counselling Service also offers help. All counselling services are free of charge.