Dormitory Van, Turkey
Following the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Van, Turkey, Embrace Relief provided immediate aid and is now constructing a dormitory to house 200 students as a long-term solution.
The useful part before the long read.
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Van, Turkey, resulted in over 600 deaths and widespread building collapse.
Embrace Relief distributed food, blankets, and clothes, and set up tents for temporary housing.
The organization is building a dormitory in Van to house 200 students, scheduled for completion by September 2013.
Immediate Response to the Van Earthquake
After the earthquake of 7,2 magnitude, more than 600 people died and many were injured. Many buildings collapsed and most were damaged. Embrace Relief sent food, blankets and clothes to be distributed in Van. Many were left homeless, so Embrace Relief set up tent to provide temporary housing for the victims.
Long-Term Solutions: Student Dormitory
Embrace Relief responds quickly to disasters but also focuses on long term solutions to the problems that these disasters cause. Therefore Embrace Relief is building a dormitory in Van, Turkey that will house 200 students. The dormitory will be completed by September 2013.