UNHCR delegation visited Van
UNHCR delegation visited Van
Story, November 14, 2011
UN collaboration for earthquake victims
As the city of Van and its surrounding towns continue to be shaken by earthquakes and aftershocks, the international community has expended big efforts in support for the victims. In addition to 2,5 Million Dollar donation of 4,000 tents, 50,000 blankets and 10,000 bed mats by UNHCR, the UN specialized agencies enhance their collaboration in relief aid to earthquake victims in Turkey. In a most recent example, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund bought 250 tents from UNHCR which were shipped from Amman to Turkey.