Although our country has a strong tradition of social solidarity, many families struggle to meet basic food needs due to the long-term effects of major natural disasters and global economic fluctuations. Looking out for our brothers and sisters in need—whether in our own neighborhood, city, or another corner of the country—is both a humanitarian duty and a fundamental requirement of our faith.

The meat from sacrifices performed in Türkiye is delivered to disaster victims still living in container cities or temporary shelters following the February 6 earthquakes, as well as to impoverished families, orphan children, and other identified individuals in need through social assistance foundations and our local partners.

While the normalization process continues, especially in disaster zones, full recovery takes many years. For families who have lost their livelihoods, access to healthy and nutritious food—particularly red meat—has become a luxury for much of the year. Therefore, Eid al-Adha is critical for bringing fresh meat into these kitchens and bringing smiles to children's faces.

As Islamic Relief, we have played an active role on the ground since the first day of the major earthquakes with projects involving search and rescue, emergency food, shelter, clean water, and hygiene. Today, we focus on permanent projects in disaster zones, continuing to stand by our brothers and sisters with orphan sponsorship programs, psychosocial support centers, and educational aid. During Ramadan and Qurbani periods, we carry out large-scale food and meat distributions across the country.