EU Donors' Conference
27 MARCH 2023
European Commission pledged 7.5 billion dollars for Turkiye and Syria at the donor conference in the aftermath of the February 6 earthquakes that claimed the lives of 50,000 people in Turkiye, destroyed over 300,000 buildings, displaced 3 million people and left around 1.5 million people homeless. The funds consist of grants and loans and will go towards rebuilding the devastated areas. The Brussels conference brought together hundreds of countries, international organizations, and financial institutions that pledged to help rebuild homes, hospitals, and schools. The UN Development Programme estimates the total financial burden for Turkiye as $103 billion.