Türkiye delivers humanitarian aid to 85 countries
Türkiye has provided humanitarian assistance to 85 countries and communities across five continents through operations coordinated by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), according to data compiled by state-run Anadolu Agency.
The assistance has included food, shelter and medical supplies, essential goods, financial and logistical support and search-and-rescue equipment. AFAD also coordinates overseas search-and-rescue operations.
One of Türkiye’s largest international relief operations was carried out for Gaza, with 109,332 tons of supplies sent aboard 14 aircraft and 21 ships following Israeli attacks. Financial assistance totaled $7.5 million, including $7 million from AFAD and $500,000 from the Turkish Red Crescent.
Afghanistan received 11,739 tons of aid through 25 “Kindness Train” journeys and six cargo flights. Six ships carried 10,206 tons of supplies and 30,000 tents to Sudan.
