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AMERICAN MUSLIMS ASKED TO ASSIST EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS IN TURKEY
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 8/18/1999) - A number of American Muslims of Turkish
descent today announced the formation of an organization designed to assist
victims of Tuesday's massive earthquake in Turkey.
The group, called the Turkish Relief Association (TRA), established a toll-
free number (1-877-TURKEY9, or 1-877-887-5399) that people of all faiths
may call to offer assistance. TRA will coordinate its efforts with the
Humanitarian Aid Foundation in Turkey.
Those interested in helping quake victims may call the toll-free number, e-
mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] or send donations to TRA, 1657 Deer Park Avenue,
Deer Park, NY, 11729.
"Muslims around the world have a duty help their brothers and sisters
suffering in Turkey. American Muslims will do their part," said CAIR
Executive Director Nihad Awad.
Other existing American Muslim relief organizations say they will also
offer assistance. The Holy Land Foundation pledged $100,000 for the relief
effort. Life for Relief and Development officials say they will work with a
sister agency in Turkey to send emergency funding.
Other American Muslim relief groups include Mercy International USA,
Islamic African Relief Agency, Success Foundation, and Global Relief
Foundation. (See: "American Muslim aid groups mobilize for Turkish
earthquake relief," at iviews.com.)
Turkey's Anatolian New Agency put the death toll resulting from the quake
at more than 3,400. The quake measured 7.4 on the Richter scale and was
centered on the northwestern industrial city of Izmit, some 90 km (55
miles) east of Turkey's largest city, Istanbul. The agency said more than
16,000 people were injured.
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS REQUESTED:
1) Make du'ah (prayer) for the victims.
2) Donate what you can to a Muslim relief agency.
3) Islamic centers should take up collections after Jumah to be forwarded
to a relief organization. (A CASH donation is the best way to help this
effort.)
4) Muslim medical personnel are urged to organize teams for travel to
Turkey.
5) Let the media know of your work. Muslim efforts often go unrecognized.
(Call CAIR for media tips.)
6) Let CAIR know what your community is doing.
Turkish Relief Association
1657 Deer Park Avenue
Deer Park, NY 11729
E-MAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
TOLL-FREE: 1-877-TURKEY9 (1-877-887-5399)
Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development, TEL: 1-800-909-6822, WEB:
http://www.hlf.org
Life for Relief and Development, TEL: 1-800-827-3543 E-MAIL:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Mercy International USA, TEL: 1-800-556-3729
Islamic African Relief Agency, TEL: 573-443-0166 E-MAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Success Foundation, TEL: 703-820-7199
Global Relief Foundation, TEL: 1-888-256-2532 E-MAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
(All agencies are asked to report the results of their efforts to CAIR for
announcement. Agencies not listed should contact CAIR to have their
information included in subsequent alerts.)
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