Ehsaas International, a charity that works for the educational upliftment of the poor and disadvantaged groups, started a donation drive in cash and in-kind for the victims,
General Secretary Hakim Mohammad Ilyas told Anadolu that the organization has been in contact with the Indian Embassy in Syria and the Turkish Embassy in India to offer relief support for the victims.
“Since yesterday, we gave the call for donations. In just the span of a few hours at least we have collected 5,00000 to 6,00000 lakh Indian rupees ($7,270),” said Ilyas.
Ehsaas International has received more than 100 telephone calls since then from donors.
“It is overwhelming to see such kind of response from the people to help others who are in crisis,” he said.
Ilyas said his organisation has linked with a clothing brand, that has outlets in Kashmir that will allow people to give clothes, blankets, packaged food items and other items that Ehsaas International can pick up.
He also said the most important thing that his organisation is looking for is a medical team.
“For this initiative, we are talking to different stakeholders, embassy people and once the formalities are done, we are sending a team of doctors and paramedics,” he said.
He said 25 – 30 doctors have already registered and are waiting to help in Türkiye and Syria.