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Embrace Relief Supports Victims of Earthquake in Turkey

Embrace Relief is delivering urgent humanitarian aid, including food and shelter, to victims of the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake in southern Turkey. The organization has raised over $400,000 in less than 48 hours to support ongoing relief efforts.

Four ways to teach your children about charity

Ramadan offers a unique opportunity to teach children about charity, empathy, and social responsibility. Discover four practical ways parents can instill these values through example, gratitude, and direct involvement in giving.

Try these recipes for the perfect Ramadan iftar

Celebrate Ramadan with traditional Turkish recipes for a perfect iftar, including tarhana soup, Hunkar Begendi, and güllaç dessert, while supporting global hunger relief efforts.

What does ‘Ramadan Mubarak’ mean?

Ramadan Mubarak is a traditional Arabic greeting meaning 'blessed Ramadan,' used to convey good wishes during the holy month of fasting and spiritual reflection. The phrase embodies the spirit of generosity and compassion, highlighting the importance of charitable giving to support those facing hunger and poverty.

What is Hunger?

Hunger is a severe global health issue affecting 670 million people daily, driven by poverty, climate change, conflict, and inadequate distribution. Embrace Relief addresses this crisis through targeted food distribution campaigns, such as the International Hunger Relief Ramadan initiative.

Clean Water

The Clean Water Crisis: Facts You Should Know

Over 2 billion people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water, leading to severe health and economic challenges. Embrace Relief is addressing this crisis by building water wells in sub-Saharan Africa.

World Hunger Statistics 2022

In 2022, 828 million people faced hunger globally, with 349 million experiencing acute food insecurity. Poverty, climate change, and conflict are the primary drivers worsening the crisis, particularly affecting children and developing nations.

Disaster relief: Powerful earthquake strikes southern Turkey

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey on February 6, 2023, causing widespread destruction and thousands of casualties. Embrace Relief is collecting donations to provide food, shelter, and essential aid to the victims.

Embrace Relief aid efforts continue in Turkey, Syria

Embrace Relief has delivered four shipments of food and essential supplies to earthquake zones in Turkey and is expanding aid to include housing assistance. With $900,000 raised so far, the organization has increased its fundraising goal to $1.5 million to support long-term recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria.

Life as a refugee: Finding hope and community in Greece

Ayse, a former teacher from Turkey, fled persecution to find safety in Greece. Through Embrace Relief’s Refugee Relief program, she found essential support, community, and hope while awaiting reunification with her husband.

Help people and save on your 2022 tax bill with Stock Donations

Donating appreciated stock to Embrace Relief allows you to avoid capital gains taxes and maximize your charitable deduction for the 2022 tax year. This guide explains the financial benefits and provides step-by-step instructions for making a stock donation.

‘Leave this all behind me’: A refugee’s journey from prison to freedom

Rukiye, a political prisoner and cancer survivor, fled Turkey with her children to seek safety in Greece. Supported by Embrace Relief’s Refugee Relief program, she is rebuilding her life while awaiting reunification with her husband.

A refugee family’s journey to freedom: Face-to-face with death

Zeynep and Mohammed risked their lives crossing the Meriç River to escape persecution in Turkey. Their harrowing journey to Greece ended with a moment of mercy from a Greek soldier, marking the start of their new life supported by Embrace Relief.

Free from fear: New life, new community for refugees in Greece

Hatice, a former teacher from Turkey, fled persecution and imprisonment to find safety and a new community in Greece through Embrace Relief’s Refugee Relief program.

We Try to Help as Many as We Can’: Hunger Relief in Yemen

Embrace Relief’s Breaking Bread With Yemen program has provided bread to over 350,000 people in conflict-stricken Yemen. As winter approaches, your end-of-year donation can help feed families and save lives.

Giving Tuesday 2022: Double Your impact and Support Hunger Relief in Yemen

Meta is matching recurring donations up to $100/month for Embrace Relief’s Yemen hunger relief program from Nov. 15 to Dec. 31, 2022. Learn how to double your impact this Giving Tuesday.