February 7, 2023
No. 032
The magnitude of the disaster from the earthquake that hit southern Türkiye near the Syrian border in the early morning of February 6 has continued to expand and the number of casualties has further risen. To assist in speeding the recovery of affected areas, the government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has announced that it will increase its donation of disaster relief funds to the Turkish government to US$2 million. The funds will further assist the government in resettling affected people and enabling them to resume normal life as early as possible.
Immediately after the earthquake, the R.O.C. (Taiwan) government dispatched an international search and rescue team to Türkiye to assist local efforts. It has also opened accounts to accept donations by nationals concerned about the disaster. Depending on Türkiye’s recovery needs, the government will also work with nongovernmental organizations at home and abroad to provide daily necessities and material supplies to survivors. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will update the public at appropriate times regarding the use of donations.
Members of the public who want to donate to disaster victims may give to the following accounts:
- For donations made in Taiwan
- Remittances through financial institution accounts
Account number: 270750; Department of the Treasury, Central Bank of the Republic of China
Account name: Ministry of Health and Welfare Disaster Relief Account
- Remittances through postal deposit accounts
Account number: 50269506
Account name: Ministry of Health and Welfare Disaster Relief Account
- For donations made overseas
- Foreign Department, Mega International Commercial Bank
Account number: 007-09-11868-0
Account name: Ministry of Health and Welfare Disaster Relief Account
For the above, please designate the purpose as: “Türkiye Disaster Relief Project.” To get a receipt, fax the proof of payment including the name, telephone number, and receipt delivery address of the donor in a blank space to (02) 8590-6065. The donation hotline is (02) 8590-6666.
MOFA once again urges nationals living in or visiting Türkiye to remain vigilant, ensure their personal safety, and be mindful that aftershocks could occur at any time. Nationals in Türkiye in need of emergency assistance can call TECM’s emergency hotline at +90-532-322-7162 or MOFA’s emergency hotline at 0800-085-095. (E)