The news about the earthquake in Turkey in Syria have left us all deeply disturbed and concerned. As a doctoral school that connects doctoral students, researchers, supervisors, and fellows from international settings, including Turkey and Syria, we empathize deeply with the whole earthquake affected region.
Thanks to the Vienna Doctoral School of Historical and Cultural Studies, a non-exhaustive list of organizations which assist those affected by the earthquake has been made. Please support generously. Any donation, big or small, matters and can help many lives in Turkey and Syria.
- International Red Cross and Red Crescent
- UN Türkiye-Syria Earthquake Appeal
- Caritas
- Diakonie
- Ahbap
- Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations
- White Helmets
- Bassmah and Zitoneh
At the University, there is a community of support for students whose families and loved ones have been impacted by the earthquake. Here are some student mental health and well-being resources:
- Helpline of the ÖH
- Psychologische Studienberatung (also in English and also for personal challenges!)
- Aktionsgemeinschaft
Please share this news, donate as much as you are able to, and in case of any other suggestions for better help, please contact: docs@cs.univie.ac.at
