Red Cross BiH launched a campaign to collect aid for Turkish citizens affected by the earthquake

SARAJEVO, (Patria) - The Red Cross of Bosnia and Herzegovina received an appeal from the Turkish Red Crescent listing the type of aid needed after the devastating earthquake.

"The Red Cross Society of BiH, given the mandate and role of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, where all national societies act as one, received an appeal from the Turkish Red Crescent listing their needs in the form of:

1. Blankets,
2. Folding beds,
3. Electric heaters,
4. Gas heaters,
5. Folding chairs for sitting and sleeping,
6. Sleeping bags,
7. Tarpaulins - for use as ground cover (various sizes),
8. Tarpaulins for winterization/tent protection (various sizes),
9. Solar chargers/lamps, and
10. Kitchen sets.

 

The Turkish Red Crescent asked us not to collect or send food and hygiene products, clothing, and the like, which is why they sent an official list of needed goods," the BiH Red Cross announced.

The aid collection campaign will last for 15 days, after which the aid will be delivered to the Turkish Red Crescent.

"The appeal is directed towards all companies, economic entities, as well as citizens who are able to provide support through this type of aid.

If you are able to donate any of the above-mentioned items in order to collect and organize the shipment of donations to Turkey, please contact your local Red Cross," the statement said.

The Red Cross in Bosnia and Herzegovina has joined the support and launched a humanitarian number 17023 through which you can donate two KM, and opened a dedicated giro account 1340011130004680 with ASA Banka d.d. Sarajevo, Fra Anđela Zvizdovića 1/A 71000 Sarajevo for donation payments (recipient Red Cross Society of BiH, Kranjčevićeva 2, 71000 Sarajevo).