Severe earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria on February 6. More than 50,000 people lost their lives, tens of thousands were injured and millions were left homeless.

AB called on its audience to support the victims by donating cup deposits or making a donation of their choosing when purchasing a ticket. A call that was heard en masse: thanks to you, we were able to pass on €17,502 to Consortium 12-12 for humanitarian aid in the area.

Comedian Erhan Demirci organised a series of benefit shows together with fellow stand-up comedians, their managements, and 3 Flemish houses of culture (CC Berchem, Arenberg and De Centrale). One of those shows took place in AB on March 19 and Joost Vandecasteele, Michael Van Peel, Alex Agnew, Bert Gabriëls, Seppe Toremans, Gunter Lamoot & Nigel Williams created a fantastic night that raised no less than €16,550. Demirci let us know from out of Turkey that the sum will be “entirely used to support orphanages and schools by providing equipment, furniture, school supplies, play material and books”. 

This brings the tally to €34,052. AB would like to thank its audience for this tremendous generosity. AB ❤️ you, always.

Would you like to make a further donation to Consortium 12-12? Until 31 July 2023, for every donation of at least €40, you will receive a deduction certificate for next year’s tax return. More info on how to donate or what exactly happens with your money, can be found here.