Turkey has delivered aid to 85 countries and communities across 5 continents to date as part of its international humanitarian efforts coordinated by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) under the Ministry of Interior.
Within the framework of AFAD's disaster diplomacy, food, shelter, health and basic living supplies as well as cash assistance, logistical support and search and rescue equipment were dispatched.
One of Turkey's largest international aid operations was carried out for Gaza. A total of 109,332 tons of humanitarian aid was delivered to the region affected by Israeli attacks via 14 planes and 21 ships under AFAD coordination. In addition, a total of $7.5 million was donated, with AFAD contributing $7 million and the Turkish Red Crescent $500,000.
As part of aid to Afghanistan, 11,739 tons of supplies were sent on 25 "Goodness Train" journeys, while 6 flights were organized.
10,206 tons of aid and 30,000 tents were delivered to Sudan via 6 ships, 9,079 tons to Pakistan, 3,000 tons to Somalia, and 730 tons of humanitarian supplies to Lebanon.
64,992 aid packages were sent to Bangladesh, and 60 container homes, fuel, hygiene materials and generators to Bosnia and Herzegovina. To date, 13,938 trucks of humanitarian aid have been dispatched to Syria.
A helping hand was also extended to African countries. Aid worth $25,000 in materials and 600 food packages were sent to Zambia, $54,070 to Congo, and $60,000 to Burundi.
One of Turkey's latest aid operations was for Venezuela. Following the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes in June, 30 tons of aid supplies were sent on 2 military cargo planes under AFAD coordination upon the instruction of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. This included 275 tents and 7 tons of medical supplies provided by the Ministry of Health.
After the floods in Spain, support was provided with 250 plastic waste containers and 2 road cleaning vehicles.
