This report presents the findings and recommendations from the post-appeal review of the Disaster Emergency Committee’s (DEC) response to the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Türkiye and Northwest Syria on 6 February 2023. DEC’s efforts focused on the most affected areas, including six provinces in Türkiye— Gaziantep, Hatay, Adıyaman, Kahramanmaraş, Kilis, and Şanlıurfa—and two operational hubs in Syria: government-controlled areas (Aleppo, Hama, Latakia) and opposition-held regions in Northwest Syria (Idlib and parts of Aleppo).
Using outcome harvesting, the review examined the impact of DEC’s response and identified lessons for future humanitarian efforts. Although it did not assess late-stage developments due to timing and limited final reports, it reflects on how the context evolved and how agencies adapted. The report emphasizes the importance of understanding the differing conditions in Türkiye and Syria, particularly the rapid political changes in Syria, which significantly influenced the scope, delivery, and challenges of the response.
