Rector of the University of Warsaw Professor Alojzy Z. Nowak and the University community express solidarity with Türkiye and Syria and all who suffered during the earthquake.
Below you will find:
- how to offer help to the victims,
- how to get financial aid if your relatives have suffered in this natural disaster.
Collections
Members of the UW community support the collection of gifts for the victims organized by the Turkish Ambassador to Poland.
There are a few collection points in Poland. In Warsaw you may go to:
Contact person: Nisa Sare Birden +48 576 528 972
The supporters are asked to bring things listed below. Please bring new, unused items.
- WINTER CLOTHING (ADULTS AND CHILDREN)
coats and jackets, raincoats, autumn and winter footwear, sweaters, trousers, gloves, scarves, hats, socks, underwear - OTHER ARTICLES
tents, beds, mattresses (for tents), blankets, sleeping bags, gas catalytic heaters, heaters, gas cylinders, thermoses, flashlights, power banks, aggregates - FOOD (canned) and baby food
- Baby diapers, cleaning agents and hygiene articles
Source /in Polish/: Faculty of Oriental Studies, Section of Turkology
Donations at the Departments of the University of Warsaw
Departments at the University of Warsaw started gathering donations as well.
You can also bring the things mentioned above to the Faculty of Economic Sciences until 10th of February. The collected materials will be handed over to the Turkish Embassy in Poland.
Address of the Faculty of Economic Sciences:
Długa St. 44/55, 00-241 Warsaw
Donations
You may donate money to the earthquake victims via:
- the collection of Polish Humanitarian Action
- Ministry of Interior, Disaster and Emergency Managment Presidency, Türkiye
Financial aid for UW students and PhD students
Students whose families have been affected by the natural disaster can apply for an allowance (assistance grant) from the University.
The allowance is usually a single benefit granted to a person who suffers from a difficult life situation. This form of assistance can be used by students and participants of doctoral studies. The maximum amount of the financial aid for the victims of this natural disaster and their families is 5.500 PLN. In case of questions, please write to The Student Welfare and Support Office: zapomogi@uw.edu.pl
- The application should be submitted via the student’s personal USOSweb account (central USOSweb system, not the Faculty’s one if you use it).
Go to COMMON SECTION, then APPLICATIONS, and choose “Application for assistance grant in academic year 2022/2023”. You will be asked to describe how the earthquake has influenced you and your family. If possible, please upload (a) document(s) which confirm(s) your situation (translated to Polish).
Need to talk?
Please feel free to contact Welcome Point if you need any assistance, or you just feel you need somebody to talk to.
Remember also about the Psychological and Counselling Services Center of The University of Warsaw where you may have a confidential conversation with a psychologist, which is meant to initially recognize your life and emotional situation, the nature of the problems you encounter and possible forms of psychological help you might need.
