Condolences to the people affected by the earthquake in Syria and Turkey!
* english *
With great shock we follow the consequences of the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey. We would like to express our deepest condolences to all students who have lost family members and friends or still have to fear for their lives and we want to support you!
We ask the examination boards to offer fair solutions for those who feel unable to take exams under the current circumstances.
Information about donations:
If you have the means, monetary donations are currently the best way to help. These four organizations help people in Syria as well asTurkey:
„Der Hafen Hilft e.V.“: IBAN DE79 2003 0000 0010 3372 51 at HypoVereinsbank
„Hamburger Hilfskonvoi e. V.“: IBAN: DE40 4306 0967 1108 6680 00 at GLS Bank
„Freie Deutsch-Syrische Gesellschaft e. V.“: IBAN: DE13 2005 0550 1240 1301 51 at HASPA, Purpose of transfer: „Erdbeben“, Paypal: info@fdsg.info
„Hanseatic Help e.V.“ IBAN: DE61 2005 0550 1241 1552 56, Purpose of Transfer: „Erdbebenhilfe“
Donation of blankets and sleeping bags: https://www.hanseatic-help.org/aktuelles/
Information about helping services at HAW

Many feel powerless and helpless in the face of these terrible images. It can help to talk about it with friends or to contact the psychological counseling center of the HAW. You can contact them via zsb_haw (at) gmx (dot) de.
Link to their website: https://www.haw-hamburg.de/en/study/advising/psychological-support/
It is exam time at many departments: If you feel unable to take an exam at the moment, please contact your department or lecturers. If you are looking for other support, you can also contact the international office during the opening hours: https://www.haw-hamburg.de/en/international/contact-information/international-office/