Successive 7.8 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes struck southern Türkiye on 6 February 2023, followed by thousands of aftershocks leading to widespread damage and destruction. The affected population is about 14 million people including about 2 million Syrian refugees.

Overall Objective

To provide lifesaving and early recovery assistance to those most affected by the earthquake in Gaziantep and Hatay provinces, South-eastern Türkiye.

Specific Objectives

1) To provide access to safe and sufficient sanitation facilities and hygiene to earthquake affected households in most affected provinces.

2) To reduce food insecurity and increase the ability to meet immediate food needs.

Expected Results

ER 1: Provide access to safe and sufficient sanitation facilities and hygiene to earthquake affected HHs in most affected provinces.

ER 2: Reduce food insecurity and increase the ability to meet immediate food needs.

Main Activites

• Provision of mobile latrines and bathing units.
• Rehabilitation of existing latrines and bathing facilities.
• Hygiene promotion and risk communication.
• Pilot menstrual hygiene management.
• Distribution of multi-purpose cash for food.