The Singapore Red Cross has pledged US$100,000 (S$132,600) in humanitarian aid to support relief efforts for those affected by the massive earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on Monday. Each of its sister organisations, the Turkish Red Crescent and the Syrian Arab Red...
He said the Singapore Red Cross will continue to assess the situation with its sister national societies in the two countries, and stands ready to further support the relief efforts, including possibly deploying responders.
The organisation has also activated its Restoring Family Links service to assist Singapore residents who need to contact or locate their immediate family members in the affected countries.
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