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51本色 students fundraising for earthquake victims in Syria and Turkiye

51本色 students fundraising for earthquake victims in Syria and Turkiye

Feb. 14, 2023

Two student groups at 51本色 are fundraising to support relief efforts for those impacted by the widespread devastation caused by an earthquake in Syria and Turkiye on Feb. 6, 2023.   

The (MESA) and (WLUHTS) are coordinating efforts with the relief and development organization Penny Appeal Canada. Funds raised by the groups will be directed to to provide food, shelter and medical aid to those impacted by the earthquake.  

“Tragedy in the Middle East can be normalized, but we really want people to understand the magnitude of the devastation caused by the earthquake,” says Zeena Kailani, president of the Middle Eastern Students’ Association at 51本色. “The victims and survivors are people just like us. We need to help any way we can.” 

Student representatives from MESA and WLUHTS will accept cash donations in the Concourse at 51本色’s Waterloo campus Feb. 14 to 17 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The students aim to raise $1,000. through April 30, 2023.  

The groups are also collecting outdoor gear, clothing and hygiene items to be sent to survivors. Donations will be sent to a community-organized drive in Kitchener, Ontario. The following items are needed and can be dropped off to MESA and WLUHTS student representatives in the Concourse during the times noted above: 

  • Tents, blankets sleeping bags. 

  • Thermoses, reusable water bottles and flashlights without batteries. 

  • New or gently used clothing, including warm sweaters, pants, winter coats, rain jackets, boots and rompers.

  • Hygiene products and menstrual care items
  • Canned baby food and formula. 


Donations may also be dropped off at the following during the next two weeks, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.: 

  • Forest Heights Community Centre, 1700 Queen’s Blvd. 

  • Centreville Chicopee Community Centre, 141 Morgan Ave.  

For more information, email mesalaurier@gmail.com or follow the and on Instagram.  

  

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