Hope Bridge Completes Housing Facilities for Earthquake Victims in Turkey

Installation and Support of 200 Units in Kahramanmara?

The Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association announced on the 13th that it has completed the 'Hope Bridge Brother Village,' which was promoted to support the disaster victims in T?rkiye who suffered great damage, including over 50,000 deaths and 3 million displaced people due to the earthquake in February.

The Hope Bridge Brother Village was established with 200 units in Kahramanmara?, located in south-central T?rkiye. Kahramanmara? is near the epicenter in the Gaziantep area and suffered severe damage, with about 540,000 people living in tents due to the earthquake.

On the 12th (local time), Evren Din?er, Mayor of Aksaray (left in the photo), presented a plaque of appreciation to Song Pil-ho, Chairman of Hope Bridge, expressing gratitude for the creation of the 'Hope Bridge Brothers' Village.' [Photo by Hope Bridge]

The residential facilities provided this time comply with the standards of the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) of T?rkiye, while enhancing insulation beyond local standards. Inside, Samsung Electronics' air conditioners, TVs, and refrigerators were installed. The relocation of disaster victims will proceed sequentially throughout this month.

At the move-in ceremony held on the 12th local time, about 120 people attended, including Hope Bridge Chairman Song Pil-ho, Vice Chairman Kwon Oh-yong, Kahramanmara? Deputy Governor Ekrem Ender Ergun, Mayor Hayrettin Gungor, Mayor Evren Din?er of Aksaray City, which is a sister city of Kahramanmara?, Munir Ouz, Chief Auditor of the Ministry of Trade of T?rkiye, and Ambassador Lee Won-ik of the Republic of Korea to T?rkiye.

Evren Din?er, Mayor of Aksaray City, said, "We experienced great sorrow due to the sudden earthquake, but thanks to Hope Bridge's help, 200 new homes have been created," and added, "We deeply thank those who sent their hearts from Korea." Disaster victim Ayshe said, "Our house disappeared in an instant, and my family was very shocked and distressed, but now we are grateful to have a place to stay," and added, "We are very thankful to the Korean people who helped us."

Song Pil-ho, Chairman of Hope Bridge, said, "I would like to once again express my deep respect and gratitude to the many Korean companies and citizens who sent their hearts to Hope Bridge to help our brother country in hardship," and added, "I hope the people of T?rkiye will overcome their pain and return to their daily lives as soon as possible."

In addition to the Hope Bridge Brother Village, Hope Bridge plans to install and support community facilities capable of educational and cultural programs in the 'Korean Village' established by the Korean Association of T?rkiye in ?skenderun City, Hatay Province. Furthermore, they plan to carry out continuous care projects to provide medium- to long-term support by monitoring the living conditions of the disaster victims using this facility.

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