Belgian radio stations have organized a joint national broadcast to raise funds for earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria. The devastating tremors that occurred on February 6th affected 11

southern provinces in Turkey and parts of Syria, leaving thousands of people vulnerable. The joint broadcast marked the first national fundraising event that was held simultaneously in Belgium's Dutch-speaking Flemish and French-speaking Walloon regions. Listeners could donate 1 euro to the earthquake survivors with each song they requested via text message. The song "People Help The People" by Birdy was also played on 60 European radio stations simultaneously, with proceeds from its sale being transferred to Turkish organizations that are helping earthquake survivors.

Supported by Belgian media companies VRT, DPG Media, Play Media, and Mediahuis, the campaign was led by the "12-12" consortium, which unites several organizations in Belgium to provide humanitarian aid during natural disasters or severe national crises in developing countries. The aid collected from the fundraising broadcast was reported to be around 119.7 million Turkish liras (6,000,000 euros).

The joint initiative demonstrated solidarity and support for those affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The successful fundraising broadcast is a testament to the power of collective action and highlights the importance of humanitarian aid during times of crisis. Photo by Donar Reiskoffer, Wikimedia commons.