The Center for the Middle East and Islamic Studies has been profoundly saddened by the tragic loss of life and suffering of the survivors in Turkey and Syria after the recent earthquakes. We offer our condolences to those who have lost loved ones and extend our solidarity and support to those in our community who have been impacted. We encourage you to consider making a donation by contacting the following associations for further information: 

• Ahbap (Bridge to Turkey located here in NC is collecting donations that go directly to Ahbap https://bridgetoturkiye.org/)
• CARE International  
• Doctors Without Borders
• Embrace Relief
• Humanity & Inclusion  
• International Rescue Committee
• Turkey Mozaik Foundation’s Kahramanmaras Earthquake Emergency Relief Fund
• NuDay Syria  
• Pawguard Turkey  
• Syrian American Medical Society  
• UNICEF 
  
  In Solidarity, 
  Claudia Yaghoobi, PhD 
  Director, Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies