Turkish television organized a fundraising for the victims of the earthquake. All channels were broadcasting together at same time, collecting the donations. The most generous patrons could communicate with the stars of Turkish TV series live.
Thus, 115 billion 146 million TL were collected for the needs of the survived people.
Donations were transferred by banks, organizations, popular actors and pop stars, businessmen and public figures. For example, the Central Bank of Turkey donated 30 billion TL and Ziraat donated 20 billion TL. Other banks also donated from 1 to 12 billion TL to charity.
5 million TL in favor of the victims was transferred by a philanthropist who lost his family during the disaster. He wished to remain anonymous.
Also ordinary citizens of Turkey also participated in fundraising – they send money via SMS. Thus, more than 10 million TL were collected throughout the country.
The funds will be used for buying temporary homes for homeless people, as well as to other needs.
