IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation
0
Donate
Follow
EN
TRY
Close
  • Who are we
  • What we do
  • What can you do
  • Login
Adana residents donate gold, cash to Gaza
The Gaza convoy received huge support from residents of Adana city. Many residents donated gold and cash to be delivered to the Palestinian people. Women took off their rings and bracelets and donated
Europe, MiddleEast, Turkey 19.12.2009

The convoy was welcomed by a large crowd as it entered Adana. They showed an exemplary display of hospitality and escorted the convoy with their vehicles until it left the city.

The press conference of early morning moved the people of Adana. Many residents donated their golden rings and bracelet as well as cash, while children offered their allowances to be taken to the Palestinian people.

Ömer Erdoğdu, spokesman for the Mersin Union of Volunteers, handed over the key of a transit van bought with money they raised to Bülent Yıldırım, president of the IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation.   

Some residents donated blankets to be used by convoy participants, while some others offered bags full of oranges, a symbol of Adana city.

Palestinian flag signed

Some residents, particularly youngsters and children, signed the Palestinian flags and wrote wishes; they sent regards to the Palestinians.

Veysel Tepeli, president of the Adana Humanitarian Aid Association, said “The sensitivity of this convoy should be an example to the entire world.”

“Palestine has become a beyond parties question. All political parties and nongovernmental organizations come together when Palestine is at question,” said IHH President Yıldırım.

Promise of 5 ships to Gaza

Yıldırım stated they were planning to send five ships of relief materials to Gaza following the convoy organization, and asked for help from the people of Turkey. More information about the Gaza convoy can be obtained at filistinkonvoyu.org, ihh.org.tr or 0212 631 2121.

Related news
See all
IHH and Qatar Charity’s Food Support for Syria’s Earthquake Victims
IHH and Qatar Charity’s Food Support for Syria’s Earthquake Victims
IHH and Qatar Charity delivered food aid to Syria’s Cinderes town to help families who were affected by the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes that took place on February 6, 2023.
27.09.2023
Flour distribution to 38 thousand 601 families in Somalia
Flour distribution to 38 thousand 601 families in Somalia
IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation has been carrying its aid efforts in Somalia, and our effort intensified following the severe drought that has hit the country since 2020, causing millions facing difficulties in accessing clean water and food.
26.04.2023
Mobile soup kitchen from Turkey to Ukraine
Mobile soup kitchen from Turkey to Ukraine
The mobile soup kitchen dispatched by the IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation to Ukraine, which is under Russian bombardment, departed from Istanbul. The soup kitchen was intended to provide food to 30,000 people each day. In addition, three truckloads of humanitarian supplies provided to Ukraine by the IHH in recent weeks have been delivered to war victims.
Ukraine
27.01.2023