A series of devastating earthquakes have hit southern Turkey and north-west Syria killing over 35,000 people and injuring many more.
The first deadly earthquake struck while people were inside their homes, asleep in their beds, with no warning signs. Thousands of buildings, including hospitals and schools, have collapsed and infrastructure has been badly damaged. Local responders are desperately searching through the rubble for survivors.
People have been left without shelter in freezing winter conditions and desperately need blankets, emergency shelter, food and clean water.
The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) have launched an appeal.
Locally St Nicholas Church in Kelvedon Hatch are holding a fundraising Coffee Morning with all proceeds going to The Disasters Emergency Committee. Here are the details.