As an international community of doctoral candidates, researchers, and supervisors, we have fellows who are from Turkey and Syria. Some of the research conducted at our Faculty focus on regions, cities, and villages which are completely destroyed now. People and friends in the region, whom we deeply care about und who deeply cared about our research, died. Our thoughts are with their families.
To help those who survived, we have assembled a non-exhaustive list of organizations which assist those affected by the earthquake. Please support generously. Any donation, big or small, matters!
International Red Cross and Red Crescent
UN Türkiye-Syria Earthquake Appeal
Caritas
Diakonie
Ahbap
Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations
White Helmets
Bassmah and Zitoneh
At the University, there is a community of support for students whose families and loved ones have been impacted by the earthquake. Here are some student mental health and well-being resources:
Helpline of the ÖH
Psychologische Studienberatung (also in Englisch and also for personal challenges!)
Aktionsgemeinschaft
As we become aware of additional efforts, we will do our best to share information. You can contact us at dshcs.hkw@univie.ac.at
What happened in Turkey and Syria is felt here in Vienna. Please help, share and reach out.
