The recent earthquake that affected big parts of Turkey and Syria was not simply a terrible natural disaster, but also has complex social and political implications. ICE is extremely grateful to have had the chance to organise an online session to learn more about the situation, thanks to our Turkish guest hosts Betül and Yunus.
Not only did we gain deeper insights into discussions about root causes and consequences, but we also learned surprising facts about the superiority of Central Asian nomadic homes compared to classic refugee tents. Finally, we found out about the challenges of donating or providing support to people in need.
We like to thank all participating schools and students for their passion and concern and willingness to help and educate themselves on global issues and we hope that we can continue to make current affairs and world events more accessible to Hong Kong youth!
Dialogue: Is it Just an Earthquake?
Our Turkish guests will share about the reality of living in Turkey, the possible reasons behind the high death rate after the recent earthquake and how this disaster may impact future experiences for people living in Turkey. Our guests will raise various concerns that the Turkish community has and share how Hong Kong people can provide help to their families and friends back at home.
In ICE, we aim to facilitate understanding between cultures and communities through authentic dialogue. We are holding a special workshop discussing the latest situation in Turkey and providing different perspectives on the earthquake.
互文教社致力於提升公眾對世界及多元文化的認識和理解。今次我們邀請到在港留學的土耳其學生，分享土耳其震後的真實情況及高死亡率背後的潛在因素，了解這場災難如何影響當地人的生活及他們的未來。通過本次活動，我們希望學生能夠從主流媒體以外的不同角度深入認識這場災難，以及如何為災民提供支援。
日期Date：18/3/2023 (Sat)
時間Time：1700 – 1830
語言Language: English
對象Audience: Secondary school students
形式 Format: Online
報名Register Link: https://iceturkeyearthquake.eventbrite.hk
For attendance and administration purposes and potential follow-up, please write down the information of the teacher who nominated you.
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