EasyJet Responds to UNICEF’s Turkey and Syria Earthquake Appeal

EasyJet will launch an emergency onboard collection starting Saturday 11 February to raise funds for UNICEF’s Turkey or Syria earthquake appeal.

EasyJet will begin collecting in-flight donations across its entire network starting Saturday, and continue for the next two weeks. This will allow more than 2.7million passengers from 36 countries to give their support.

Funds raised through the collection will be used to support UNICEF's 24-hour emergency response in the region. This will help to provide immediate support for children who have lost homes, are homeless, or have been separated from their families.

EasyJet has been a partner with UNICEF over a decade. Currently, the charity is supporting its latest emergency appeal after a successful Ukraine appeal last years that raised more than PS800,000.

EasyJet's customers have contributed more than PS16m to charity over the past 10 years. This has helped millions of children in need and protected them from diseases around the globe.

Michael Brown, Director, Cabin Services, said:

"We are shocked to learn about the devastating effects of the earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who were affected. We thank all our customers for their generous and kind donations to UNICEF's emergency appeal. Your support will enable UNICEF and its volunteers to offer a lifeline for the families and children who have been affected by the disaster.

"We'd also like to thank our fantastic crew who make these collections possible, who are always passionate about going the extra mile to raise money for UNICEF and the vital work they do."

Jon Sparkes is the Chief Executive Officer of UNICEF UK

"In the wake of the recent and devastating earthquakes in Turkiye and Syria, we are thankful for Partners like easyJet. These are the most powerful earthquakes to hit the region in almost 100 years and came at the worst possible time for vulnerable children and their families."

"UNICEF and easyJet are committed to ensuring that those affected receive urgent support. By supporting UNICEF's appeal, easyJet is helping to provide access to emergency supplies."

"Children face extra risks to their health without supplies of food and clean water and donations from easyJet and its customers will support UNICEF's work around the clock to protect the health and welfare of children and their families."

Source: breakingtravelnews.com