Support the project to rebuild Samandag (Turkey)

My name is Oscar Newson-smith and I'm the founder of 'The Racso Project' and I'd like to share my story with you.

On the 6th of February 2023 , 3 monstrous earthquakes decimated southern Turkey, killing thousands and thousands of people. Misplacing many more and completely destroying communities and homes.

Shortly after the first two earthquakes struck I decided to go out there and volunteer. I told my boss, packed my bags and jumped on the earliest flight possible. Little did I know, that this trip was about to change my life.

It's my life mission to rebuild a city called Samandag in southern Turkey, which was hit particularly bad.

To raise awareness and donations I'll be walking over 2,600 miles (4200km) this summer from London, Houses of Parliament to Ankara, Turkey.

The trip is predicted to take around 8 months. I will have equipment such as a tent a sleeping bag and gps system. I will not have a support vehicle, in order for the money to go straight to the cause.

Any funds raised will be used to provide low cost, effective earthquake relief shelters for those who have lost their homes and loved ones.

Our aim is to build an eco community installed with solar panels rain water harvesting and grey water recycling. Our goal is to also build a business center for a womens cooperative called Sade which i speak about later on.

Koru Atolye will be in charge of building the community. See below our prototype for the eco community.

What is an eco community?

An eco community is a traditional or intentional community that aims to become more socially, culturally, economically and/or environmentally sustainable.

In addition, with the help of a few Turkish partners and a local charity called SADE we intend on setting up a women's cooperative. In order to create their own financial income rather than rely solely on donations.

With the donations raised we will commence working on the co operative which is to be called 'Rihen' and start selling the following products -

Join me on helping me rebuild communities in Samandag, together we can make a difference and a better home for all. All donations will be massively appreciated .