About this campaign

In the early hours of 6 February 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey, near the border with Syria. 9 hours later another major quake hit. The impact was catastrophic for areas already torn apart by instability. Over 50,000 lives were lost and over 130,000 people were injured. Millions were left homeless. 

‘Death Without Mercy’ - a new film by Syrian filmmaker, Waad Al-Kateab - is a powerful record of the earthquake disaster, which follows the personal stories of Fuad, Safa and Fadi in the search for their families. 

Far beyond the aftershock, these life-changing events still impact individuals and families today. Fuad, Safa and Fadi are creating two special spaces that aim to honour the dreams of their loved lost ones and allow their visions to live on. 

Football pitch - Qatiba (Fuad and Safa’s young son) loved football. It was his favourite sport and he always dreamt of having a place near home where he could play with his friends. A new football pitch will be the perfect tribute to Qatiba where young people can come together through their love for sport.

Community cinema - Yaman (Fadi’s older brother) was a talented filmmaker with a passion for storytelling. This was something that they bonded over, always celebrating each other's work. A new cinema, in his honour, will become a community hub - a place where everyone will be welcome to enjoy the arts while paying tribute to those lost. 

Locations/sites have been identified for the projects and funding will go towards the creation and running of the spaces.

We hope to use your donations to fund a football pitch and community cinema for people affected by the earthquake, but if we don't raise enough to make this possible or it isn't reasonably possible to fulfil those projects, we will use your donations to provide other facilities and support to those communities.

Too many lives were lost. Please donate to help their memories and their dreams live on, and for these spaces to become a reality.