Sweden’s assistance to those affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

Medical equipment to Syria and Türkiye

More than 350 pallets of medical supplies are just now on their way from Sweden to Syria and Türkiye. The shipment will be divided equally between the two countries. The goods form a donation from a company called OneMed.

• Press release from the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency: Medical equipment to Syria and Türkiye

Donor Conference on 20 March

Monday 20 March, the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU and the European Commission hosted an International Donors’ Conference in support of the people affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. At the Conference, Sweden presented its total support of approximately EUR 45 million. Pledges made at the Conference totalled approximately EUR 7 billion.

• Press release: EUR 45 million in Swedish support to those affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
• Press release: EU and international donors’ pledge €7 billion in support of the people in Türkiye and Syria following the recent devastating earthquakes
• Press release from the Swedish Presidency: International Donors’ Conference

Approximately EUR 7.63 million in humanitarian support for earthquake victims

Sweden is providing an additional approximately EUR 7.63 million for earthquake-affected people in Türkiye and Syria. Of this, approximately EUR 6.28 million is humanitarian assistance from Sida through UNICEF and UNHCR to Türkiye, and through UNICEF and OCHA to Syria. In addition, Sida is providing approximately EUR 1.35 million through the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency for 1 000 family tents and their transport to Türkiye and Syria.

Sweden transports tents to affected people in Türkiye

On 16 February, the Government decided to provide transport between Pakistan and Türkiye in the context of a NATO initiative. The transport was carried out by the Swedish Armed Forces. This enabled 500 tents to reach Incirlik, Türkiye, the logistical hub for humanitarian operations and disaster assistance following the major earthquakes.

• Press release from the Swedish Armed Forces : Sweden contributes tents to earthquake hit Turkey

Sweden providing additional approximately EUR 3 million in emergency assistance to those affected by earthquakes

The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) is providing approximately EUR 3 million in emergency assistance to those affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria via four of its humanitarian partner organisations. The aid will go to meeting basic needs such as winter clothing, water and psychosocial support for children. In total, Sweden is now providing approximately EUR 13.6 million to those affected in the two countries.

• Press release: Sweden providing additional EUR 3 million in emergency assistance to those affected by earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

Sweden sending 500 emergency homes to affected people in Türkiye via rescEU

As a result of a cooperation project between Sweden and the EU, the European Commission decided to activate joint EU preparedness to provide emergency housing to affected people. Sweden is sending 500 emergency homes, each with space for about five people, to Türkiye.

• Press release from the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency: Sweden sends 500 emergency homes to victims in Türkiye via rescEU

Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency send beds and power plants to Türkiye

On 16 February, another shipment of equipment was sent to Türkiye. This delivery is an important supplement to the 300 family tents that were flown out on 12 February and consists of several larger tents, beds, mattresses, food and power plants.

• Press release from the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency: Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency adds beds and power plants to transport to Türkiye

EUR 6.8 million and family tents to those affected by the earthquake

On 10 February, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency decided to provide approximately EUR 6.8 million in support to Syria. This support is going to UN organisations, the Swedish Red Cross and Islamic Relief Sweden for fuel, food, lodging, medical care and ambulances.

On 12 February, the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency organised a transport aircraft flight to Türkiye with family tents destined for the affected areas.

• Press release: Additional Swedish support for those affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

Search and rescue teams sent to Türkiye

On 9 February, Sweden sent an additional 45 personnel and search and rescue dogs by transport aircraft to Türkiye, comprising 5 response team leaders employed by the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency and 40 personnel employed by the Swedish Armed Forces. The Swedish Armed Forces personnel consist of three search and rescue teams totalling 24 people, four search dog teams totalling 8 people, and two medical teams totalling 8 people.

• Press release: Sweden sends search and rescue teams to Türkiye today

EUR 2,7 million and experts to the affected areas

The Swedish Government decided on 7 February to allocate an additional approximately EUR 2,7 million in humanitarian support. Of this pledged support, approximately EUR 1,8 million will go to the IFRC and approximately EUR 900 000 to the UN Central Emergency Response Fund. In addition to the financial support, Sweden has sent Swedish experts to the affected areas within the framework of the EU IPCR. Among them are construction engineers, IT experts and logistics experts.

• Press release: Additional SEK 30 million in humanitarian support and experts to Türkiye and Syria

EUR 600 000 in humanitarian support

As an initial and immediate measure in response to the earthquake, the Swedish Government decided on 6 February to promptly allocate approximately EUR 600 000 in humanitarian assistance to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

• Press release: Government measures in response to earthquake in Türkiye

Core support important in times of crisis

Sweden is one of the world’s largest humanitarian donors and we provide major core support to both the UN and the IFRC. This funding is critical to ensuring that humanitarian organisations quickly have the capacity and preparedness to immediately provide assistance without having to wait for needs assessments, emergency appeals or additional donor contributions.

The Government is closely monitoring developments and stands ready to continue to support those suffering and in need in Türkiye and Syria.