More than £300,000 has been raised in three weeks by easyJet passengers to support UNICEF’s Turkey and Syria emergency earthquakes appeal.
The onboard collection by cabin crew has now been extended into March, providing millions more customers flying across 36 countries the opportunity to donate in any currency.
Donations will go directly towards supporting UNICEF’s round-the-clock emergency response in the region.
The charity is mobilising supplies and services to support the urgent needs of children and families in Syria.
Critical emergency supplies are being provided in Turkey while children in affected areas are being evacuated to safe spaces.
Cabin services director Michael Brown said: “I would like to thank all of our customers who have already donated, for their kindness and generosity in raising over £300,000, which will help UNICEF and their volunteers to continue providing a vital lifeline in the region for the children and families who have been affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
“This is, of course, all made possible by our fantastic crew, who day-in and day-out go the extra mile to raise money for UNICEF. As the relief effort continues, we are pleased to have been able to extend the collections onboard into March so more customers can have the opportunity to donate.”
UNICEF UK managing director Jon Sparkes added “Through our partnership, UNICEF and easyJet remain committed to ensuring that the families affected by the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria receive urgent support. By supporting UNICEF’s appeal, easyJet is helping to provide access to emergency supplies.
“Children face extra risks to their health without supplies of food and clean water and donations from easyJet and its generous customers will continue to support UNICEF’s work around the clock to protect the health and welfare of children and their families.”