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Rebuilding in Antakya

$5,170 of $10,500 goal
Given by 24 generous donors in 7 weeks

Rebuilding in Antakya - a new home for an earthquake affected family in Türkiye

Canterbury

The nation of Türkiye suffered devastating earthquakes in February last year - more than 15 million people have been displaced, more than 50,000 died and many thousands of buildings have been destroyed. The city of Antakya has been hardest hit, with over 70% of its buildings affected. More than a year on, there are huge needs for the recovery ahead. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xHFPH-HTFw&ab_channel=NEWS9Live

NZTN is taking a team to Antakya in October to help build homes for earthquake affected families. Our partners on the ground have shared with us how overseas funding has dramatically reduced, and asked us "could we also buy the materials for these homes as well?"

Currently many families are sharing tents and container homes and using communal kitchen & bathrooms. Small kitset 2-bedroom homes are now being provided as a way to provide families with their own space, including a self-contained kitchen and bathroom.

The media has moved on, overseas donations have dried up - but we won't forget them!

We can't do it without you, would you help us raise the money to change a family's circumstances and show God's love to those in need?

Help us spread the word, pass it on to your neighbours, co-workers, churches, friends and family... You can share the page on Facebook or send the link via email, Messenger, WhatsApp etc.

New Zealand Turkey Network's involvement (page creator)

NZTN's relationship with our partners on the ground in Türkiye spans over 15 years, built up of many calls and visits. The Director of NZTN visited Antakya in October last year to meet the team, see the need and how we best can help.

About us

We are a network of Christian believers across New Zealand with a heart for the nation of Turkey.

Use of funds

All funds (minus bank transfer/conversion fees) will be sent to our partners in Antakya to purchase a kitset home for a needy family. If we don't meet our target or raise extra money, the funds will be used to purchase tools and building supplies.

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Latest update

Grand total raised - $12,216!  1 October 2024

We have been truly amazed at seeing all the donations coming in over the last few days, and we have great pleasure in announcing that we have raised a total of $12,216 (including pledges and direct donations). A very special thanks to the couple who donated the $5k matched funds - it made a huge difference - and special thanks to everyone involved in making it happen. If you would like to get updates from the building team when they head to Antakya in 2 weeks, drop us a line at nztnetwork@gmail.com. Bless you!

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Latest donations

Susan
Susan on 30 Sep 2024
Bless you all as you prepare and travel on your journey.
Private
Andrew
Andrew on 29 Sep 2024
$100
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 29 Sep 2024
$100
Michael and Belinda
Michael and Belinda on 29 Sep 2024
Bless you with God's provision for the project
$500
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 29 Sep 2024
$100

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Created by, and paying to a verified bank account of, New Zealand Turkey Network (Charity) on behalf of Our partners on the ground in Türkiye who are supporting earthquake recovery efforts
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This campaign started on 7 Aug 2024 and ended on 30 Sep 2024.