UEFA has made a small donation to people affected in Turkey and Syria by the recent earthquakes
The UEFA will help in some small way the people of Syria and Turkey by donating a small sum as well as holding a minute of silence before Champions League clashes next week.
UEFA remembers those affected by horrible earthquakes in Syria and Turkey
UEFA has confirmed a donation of €150,000 to the Turkish Football Federation as well as €50,000 to the Bonyan Organization and Tiafi, both assisting in disaster relief.
the organization is making this initial donation to help the immediate humanitarian response to this horrendous tragedy,” said federation president Aleksander Ceferin on Friday.
“I also want to thank our member associations for their quick and compassionate reaction and support offered to those affected by this terrible event.”
They also released a statement that read: “We are devastated by the tragic impact of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
“We are supporting the Disasters Emergency Committee’s Turkey-Syria Appeal to deliver aid directly to those in need. Black armbands will be worn in tribute this weekend.”
