Wildfires are once again devastating Türkiye. We are responding – together.
Severe fires have broken out in multiple provinces, including Izmir, Hatay, Manisa, Muğla, Çanakkale, Bilecik, Antalya, and Bursa—destroying forests, threatening wildlife, and forcing communities to evacuate. We are in close contact with the Disaster Platform (Afet Platformu) to assess urgent needs and determine how we can best support local response efforts.
We’ve launched the Wildfire Relief and Mitigation Fund to support local civil society organisations (CSOs) working on the front lines to provide urgent relief and long-term recovery.
We are kickstarting the fund with an initial contribution of £10,000—and hope to grow it with your support to make a meaningful impact in the aftermath of these fires.
This isn’t our first wildfire response. In 2021, the same fund supported five CSOs and reached over 1,160 people directly. These efforts included:
- Cash support for displaced and affected families,
- Urgent aid to women and children in rural villages,
- Protection of wildlife in fire-hit areas,
- Monitoring forest regeneration and biodiversity,
- Climate literacy training for community leaders.
Since 2020, thanks to our donors, we’ve distributed over £3.8 million in emergency grants to grassroots organisations responding to earthquakes, wildfires, and the pandemic.
Your donation will help:
- Provide shelter, food, water, and essential supplies,
- Support volunteers and front-line responders,
- Fund recovery efforts in affected areas.
Every donation makes a difference.
We’ve seen the power of community during past crises—join us again in responding to this emergency and protecting the lives and ecosystems under threat. Please share our campaign with others to spread the word.
Photo credit: Mahmut Serdar Alakus / Anadolu Agency
