Mercedes-Benz donates one million euros as emergency aid for population affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
Mercedes-Benz Group AG is donating one million euros (€1000000) to the German Red Cross (GRC) for the affected people in Turkey and Syria by the severe earthquakes. The donation will be used for emergency humanitarian aid on the ground in order to quickly provide the suffering population with the bare necessities. The relief operation of the German Red Cross (GRC) has already started.
Mercedes-Benz is in contact with major aid organisations. Currently, monetary donations are needed in particular in order to be able to render professional help in the affected regions as quickly as possible. The company also organises a fundraising campaign for its employees.
