Portland-based Mercy Corps helping victims from devastating earthquake in Turkey, Syria

More than 40 countries are sending experts and aid to help rescue efforts. Portland-based Mercy Corps is among one of the organizations helping victims.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Organizations and governments around the world are rushing to Turkey and Syria to help after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the region, killing thousands of people and toppling buildings. 

More than 40 countries are sending experts and aid to help rescue efforts. Portland-based Mercy Corps is among one of the organizations helping victims.

Mercy Corps had a team of 50 people already stationed in Northwest Syria. All of the members of the group, who were Syrian nationalists,

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