The Singapore Red Cross has also pledged US$100,000 in humanitarian aid.
The Singapore Red Cross , meanwhile, has activated its Restoring Family Links service to assist Singapore residents in locating immediate family members who may have been affected by the disaster, and whom they have difficulty contacting.SRC has also pledged US$100,000 in humanitarian aid, with the Turkish Red Crescent and Syrian Arab Red Crescent organisations receiving US$50,000 each to support their relief efforts.
"In Syria, the Syrian Arab Red Crescent has been responding to the communities since the earthquake occurred. They are supporting search and rescue operations, providing first aid, performing emergency medical evacuations and transporting injured individuals to hospitals," said SRC. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives and injury, as well as damage to property and livelihoods, arising from the devastating disaster, and are committed to supporting the emergency relief and recovery operations," said Benjamin William, Secretary General and CEO of Singapore Red Cross.
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