Why Aren’t Second-Hand Goods Accepted in the Earthquake Zone?

While search and rescue efforts continue in the region after the earthquake disaster that shook us all, as citizens from every corner of our country, we strive to heal the wounds with aid campaigns. at this point Non-governmental organizations such as Dude Aid is delivered to the region under the coordination of the Red Crescent, AFAD and the Governorships.

Each of us, in good faith, is trying to do our best to help. We even want to give away our belongings in our homes for needs such as coats, blankets and clothes. But unfortunately this as our good intentions may cause some problems Second-hand items are not accepted for aid delivered to the disaster area.

AFAD, Red Crescent and Governorships announced that second-hand goods will not be accepted;

Citizens, who said that second-hand items they took to aid collection centers were not accepted, brought the issue to the agenda. But already from the beginning of aid campaigns Items must be unused is emphasized.

Teyit.org contacted the authorities after the issue came to the fore.AFAD officials, within the scope of Turkey Disaster Response Plan (TAMP), Donate in Kind Warehouse Management and Distribution Working Group he said he doesn’t accept second hand clothes.He shared the information.

Governorships and municipalities For working in coordination with AFADthese institutions likewise do not accept second-hand goods assistance.

The reason why second-hand goods are not accepted is related to both health and the execution of operational processes;

The primary reason for not accepting second-hand goods aids is that the goods are usable and the risk of spreading many diseases such as scabies and fungi, even if it is clean.

Since the risk of epidemic disease in disaster areas is very high, all risk factors that may threaten health is being minimized.

Another reason is to check the usability and hygiene conditions of the items in the boxes and to carry out disinfection processes. requires a great deal of labor and coordination. This is not possible given the priorities.

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