Raj Subramaniam, CEO FedEx Global: “FedEx is committed to helping the many communities affected by the earthquakes during this difficult time. We are inspired by the heroic work of first responders and humanitarian organizations and are grateful that we can use our global network to donate flights, logistical support and aid to promote recovery, reconstruction and relief in the region.’
FedEx is working with a number of non-profit organizations and governments to respond to the ongoing crisis through a network FedEx the world and together with the logistics expertise in six charter flights.
FedEx continues to support those affected by the catastrophic earthquakes that destroyed southern Turkey and northern Syria while making deliveries worth more than 1,000,000 dollars. From the moment of news of the crisis, the company sent a dedicated plane with aid from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to Istanbul, Turkey. It was the fifth consecutive flight that took place between February 17 and 21, with FedEx delivering about 240 tons of relief supplies including tents, blankets, baby supplies, household supplies and hygiene kits from the Red Cross.
So far, FedEx was able to help other non-profit organizations and governments respond during this crisis by leveraging its global network and logistics expertise and donated $100,000 to the Red Cross to aid recovery efforts in Turkey and communities in Syria. The donation will provide support and assistance, such as the distribution of essential equipment such as first aid, food, water and blankets, the establishment of temporary shelters and the provision of psychological support along with medical assistance.
Additionally, FedEx Delivered critical humanitarian supplies from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Malta, Turkey, on behalf of the Governor of Istanbul and the local municipality, including food supplies and clothing donated by local residents.
During the last week, FedEx Provided delivery support to the aid organization GlobalMedicwhich includes the supply of water purification units AquaResponse3 and generators in the local market for feed centers in the affected area of Turkey.
FedEx worked with World Central Kitchen based in the US to send aid from Madrid, Spain and Capital Heights, USA to Adana, Turkey. The flights included deployable kitchen units, kitchen equipment and operating kits.
FedExProvided support to deliveries coming from local initiatives taking place in several European countries where communities collected relief supplies to deliver to the affected area, including tents, sleeping bags and other bedding, baby equipment, hygiene products, clothing and heaters.
FedEx continues to provide aid to areas affected by natural disasters. the assistance of FedEx For organizations like IFRC, GlobalMedic and- World Central Kitchen Was part of an initiative ‘Delivering for Good’ of ‘FedEx Cares’. in the context of FedEx Brings its global network and unparalleled logistics expertise to organizations with mission-critical needs and helps communities before, during and after crises.