The government of the Republic of China (ROC, Taiwan’s official name), the Turkish Trade Office in Taipei, and private organizations have launched drives to collect donations and supplies for Turkey and Syria after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck the region early Monday, with the confirmed death toll rising to more than 9,600 as of Wednesday evening Taiwan time.
Taiwan government-designated accounts for donations:
1. Donations in Taiwan can be made over-the-counter to: Bank: Department of the Treasury, Central Bank of the ROC Account No: 270750 Account name: Ministry of Health and Welfare disaster relief account
Chunghwa Post Co., Ltd. postal transfer account Account No: 50269506 Account name: Ministry of Health and Welfare disaster relief account
2. For donations coming from outside Taiwan, funds can be sent to:Bank: Mega International Commercial Bank Account No: 007-09-11868-0 Account name: Ministry of Health and Welfare disaster relief account
Donors are requested to indicate that their donations are intended for the Turkey earthquake relief fund and leave their name, phone number, and address to receive a receipt. Please call (02) 85906666 for more information.
Turkish Trade Office in Taipei:
Urgent need for supplies such as: coats, sweaters, pants, gloves, scarfs, fur hats, socks, and underwear for adults and kids to keep warm, as well as raincoats, boots, tents, mattresses, blankets, thermos, flashlights, diapers, tampons, sanitary napkins, and other personal hygiene products.
Anyone seeking more information should contact the office by email at tr-office.taipei@mfa.gov.tr., and leave their contact number and donation details.
Source: Focus Taiwan News Channel