Ripple Pledges $1M in XRP For Earthquake Relief in Turkey & Syria

On Tuesday, Ripple announced that they will committing to $1M in XRP to support NGO’s providing earthquake relief in Turkey and Syria. This will be directed through a relief fund on @crypto4charity_. Ripple further explains that they will be donating $250K USD in XRP and will also match all crypto donations at a 2:1 up to $750K USD.

Ripple’s full announcement:

“We are committing $1M in XRP to support NGOs providing earthquake relief in Turkey and Syria – through a relief fund on @crypto4charity_ and are donating $250k USD in XRP and will also match 2:1 all crypto donations here, up to $750k USD. https://cryptoforcharity.io/cause-funds/ripple-impact-earthquake-relief“

“The fund supports four NGOs and donations are distributed equally.@CARE,@mercycorps, and@RESCUEorg are helping affected communities in Syria and Turkey by providing immediate cash, basic items such as household kits, dignity kits for women and girls, hygiene supplies and more.“

“#ChefsForTürkiye @WCKitchen and@chefjoseandres are distributing hot meals in Turkey and Syria. They work with field kitchens, local chefs and restaurants, and food trucks to feed survivors and first responders.”

“Our hearts go out to all those impacted by these earthquakes and we are grateful to the first responders and NGOs working tirelessly to save lives and bring relief. Make a crypto donation at our@crypto4charity_ fund and we will match it 2X. https://cryptoforcharity.io/cause-funds/ripple-impact-earthquake-relief“