Syria–Türkiye Earthquake Response
From Rapid Relief to Resilient Recovery
The Japan Bridge Earthquake Response Story
Japan Bridge / Rebuilding Hope is a Syrian group comprising doctors, engineers, and Japanese university graduates, who have partnered with several NGOs, including WELGee, Syrian Hands, SSJ, and Bonzuttner to launch a fundraising campaign to support families affected by the earthquake that hit northern Syria and southern Turkey on February 6th, 2023.
Emergency Housing Solutions for Earthquake Victims
Japan Bridge has successfully raised over $20,000 towards their $60,000 goal to construct a 12- apartment building for families affected by the Turkey-Syria earthquake of February 6, 2023.
Each household requires $5,000 to build a new home, providing sustainable housing solutions for families currently living in tents under harsh weather conditions.
Cultural Bridge Building Through Educational Exchange
As aftershocks subsided, the mission shifted from survival to stability. We erected winterized tents and prefab classrooms, rehabilitated 17 water points, and supplied construction tools so residents could repair damaged homes themselves.
By the six-month mark, 2 500 families had safe shelter, children were back in temporary schools, and local masons were earning income rebuilding their own neighborhoods—restoring dignity alongside concrete walls.
Cross-Cultural Humanitarian Support
Sustainable Advocacy and Awareness Initiatives
Community Empowerment and Capacity Building
The organization has established a robust network of approximately 40 Syrian and Japanese volunteers, primarily JISR graduates who serve as skilled professionals (doctors, engineers, university graduates) working in Japan’s technology sector, creating a sustainable foundation for long-term community support and professional development.
Our Impact in Numbers
These headline figures capture the human scale of our Syria–Türkiye earthquake response — families protected, homes rebuilt, and futures rekindled. Each number represents a story of safety regained, dignity restored, and hope carried forward by the collective effort of volunteers, donors, and local partners.
Our Partners
You Helped Us Reach Our Goal!
Thanks to your overwhelming support, this emergency relief and recovery mission is now fully funded. Together, we’ve delivered shelter, education, and economic recovery to thousands of families impacted by the 2023 earthquake.
Every contribution brought us closer. Every family reached is proof of what we can achieve—together.
