Maldives raises MVR 3.2m in aid to quake hit Turkey, Syria

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has pledged to donate 1 million fish cans on behalf of Maldivians to those affected in Turkey and Syria.

11 February 2023

Turkish leader acknowledges problems with relief efforts

Erdogan, who has declared a state of emergency in 10 provinces and sent in troops to help, arrived in Kahramanmaras.

9 February 2023

MVR 30,000 collected to help women in distress in Pakistan

The money is being donated to provide sanitary supplies, medicines and food to women in distress in Pakistan.

7 December 2022

Three women, two children pulled from rubble in Turkey

Organised by Arab tribes, trucks loaded with blankets, food, medical supplies and tents arrived overnight in Syria.

16 February 2023

100k from Makunudhoo, 200k from Meemu atoll for Pakistan

According to the Meemu Atoll Council, campaigns were conducted in all the islands of the atoll to help Pakistan.

10 December 2022

Rescuers toil on in rubble of Turkey and Syriaa

Turkey said about 80,000 people were in hospital, with more than 1 million in temporary shelters.

12 February 2023

Nirufehi fire: MVR 90,000 as relief aid for 29 affected people

The NDMA said it has identified those in need of psychological aid and is assisting them with the help of the Local Red Crescent society and the Gender Ministry

11 November 2022

Blinken to Turkey: 'the United States is here' with aid

Almost two weeks after the earthquake, search and rescue operations are coming to an end, but Blinken said the United States would continue to help.

20 February 2023