The Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

From President Frank H. Wu:

The terrible images we’ve seen in recent days of the incredible devastation wrought by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have touched us all. With the loss of life already in the thousands and expected to grow significantly, the news will only get worse, especially given the harsh winter weather conditions and the difficulties in moving rescue personnel and equipment to the devastated areas.

I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the members of the Queens College community who may have relatives or friends in the affected areas as they anxiously await word on their circumstances. I know my feeling is shared by everyone at Queens College.

Students who are affected by this crisis are welcome to contact Student Counseling Services at CounselingServices@qc.cuny.edu. Faculty and staff are encouraged to reach out to our Employee Assistance Plan Provider, CCA. They are available 24/7 at 800-833-8707 or by logging in here (company code: “cuny”).

If you wish to make a contribution to relief efforts, the following national and international organizations are accepting donations:

UNICEF https://www.unicefusa.org

Global Giving https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/turkey-earthquake-relief-fund/

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies https://donation.ifrc.org

OXFAM https://www.oxfamamerica.org

Doctors Without Borders https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org

The Syrian American Medical Society https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/EarthquakeSyria

Save the Children https://www.savethechildren.org

International Medical Corps https://internationalmedicalcorps.org/

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