Federal Way-based World Vision has been in Syria and Turkey, providing relief and assisting refugees from all kinds of disasters, from tsunamis to famine to earthquakes, for years.
So, they were able to be among the first global agencies to help victims of the devastating earthquakes that have so far taken more than 16,000 lives.
Turkey, Syria earthquake kills thousands
Kristen Barredo, World Vision’s director of emergency programs, says crews from the organization are focusing on finding and creating housing for victims, helping them get food and water and medical attention.
“The buildings that are still standing are not stable, so they’re not able to go back in,
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