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It is estimated that the catastrophe that occurred in Turkey and Syria caused the death of more than 35,000 people, as well as slightly more than 85,000 injured.
As a result of what happened, various governments and people around the world joined the actions taken to reduce the negative impacts generated by the earthquake.
Within an increasingly global reality, catastrophes are the moment in which more acts of solidarity and goodwill are generated, which although they arise spontaneously, organically and without the need to obtain something in return, these can be widely recognized and rewarded this is how the firm Toyota shows it, which rewarded the solidarity shown by Azerbaijancharacters who went viral for carrying all kinds of groceries in their old car, joining the voluntary efforts after the tragedy that occurred in Turkey and Syria.
The tragedy in Turkey and Syria
On February 6, an earthquake devastated southeastern Turkey and part of northeastern Syria, catastrophe that caused the death of more than 35 thousand peopleThis, according to what was reported by the authorities, until Monday, February 13, a figure that places this natural phenomenon as one of the most catastrophic in all of history, since it was also recorded that more than 85,000 people were injured. .
shows of solidarity
Derived from what happened after the earthquake, a large part of world society was present, In the case of Mexico, the national government decided to send a specialized search and rescue groupin addition to six million dollars designed to help rebuild the affected areas, while countries like Spain, and some others belonging to the European Union, sent specialized equipment for the removal of debris, as well as search and rescue teams, for its part, Moscow provided four planeloads of equipment loaded with relief personnel and equipment.
Likewise, the United States declared itself “committed” to helping the recent ones on both sides, although dealing with the Syrian government was outright ruled out, while Greece pointed out the dispatch of 21 lifeguards, two rescue dogs, as well as specialists in various areas, such as engineering and medicine, in addition to pointing out the incredible support of the community and civil society.
Toyota recognizes the solidarity of Azerbaijan, who brought aid to Turkey in an old car
In recent days, the story of Azerbaijan, a 33-year-old Israeli citizen, who surprised more than one, after revealing a photograph in which he you could see an old, and visibly dilapidated car, who despite the bad conditions, showed that for solidarity and humanity it can be greater, because despite the bad conditions he showed that anyone can help by moving quilts, quilts and other items for the victims of the devastation, which were donated by members of your region.
🇦🇿🇹🇷 | Remember the man from Azerbaijan who packed his old cart with quilts, clothes (and whatever else he could) to travel to Turkey to help those affected by the earthquake?
His name is Server Beşirli, 33 years old, he was given a new vehicle today. 👏♥️ pic.twitter.com/U1vkKzmXlO
– World Alert (@ AlertaMundial2) February 19, 2023
Reason that generated foundations of comments and reactions and that caused the photograph to go around the world, because apparently the man, who does not hold a comfortable position, gave a sample of humanitywhich is now recognized by the brand Toyotawho as a way of gratitude, decided to give a car to a citizen, rewarding his effort and empathy, showing that good deeds can be worth more when they are done without seeking a reward.
🇦🇿🇹🇷 | “I DID NOT DO IT FOR THE CAR, I DID IT FOR THE BROTHER COUNTRY”.
“Fortunately, a businessman gave me a car as a gift. I did not do it for the car, I did it for the brother country”, said Server Beşirli. pic.twitter.com/JkUqjOLKj1
– World Alert (@ AlertaMundial2) February 19, 2023