Members of the Iranian Culture Association of Carleton University (ICACU) held relief fundraisers at Carleton to support those affected by earthquakes that hit northeastern Iran Aug. 11.
Two earthquakes measuring over 6 magnitude killed over 300 and affected over 157,400 people, according to a Red Crescent Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s (IRCS) press release.
The IRCS is a branch of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
ICACU president Ehsan Mohammadi said he is not informed of any Carleton student who originates from the affected areas.
On the first day of the fundraiser, the usually loud atrium was quiet, but Mohammadi said the overall response from passersby was positive.
“At Carleton, we have had a long tradition of commitment, for example, in the cases of Haiti, Pakistan and Japan, we all came together to help and support,” Mohammadi said during the fundraiser.
He added that ICACU is finalizing plans to provide continual support for those affected by the earthquake.
The ICACU held fundraisers at other locations such as the Byward Market and the Abu Dhar-Ghafari Mosque on Donald St. The total amount raised from the fundraiser was $813.70, which will be sent to the Iranian Red Crescent, Mohamadi said.
