When disasters strike, every second counts. ATAKÖY FOUNDATION TÜRKİYE's Emergency Relief & Disaster Response program provides rapid, coordinated assistance to communities affected by natural disasters, conflicts, and humanitarian crises across Turkey and neighboring regions.
Our emergency response team is equipped with the expertise, resources, and network necessary to mobilize within 24-48 hours of a crisis, delivering life-saving aid including food, clean water, shelter, medical supplies, and psychosocial support.
We work in close coordination with local authorities, international aid organizations, and community leaders to ensure our response is effective, culturally appropriate, and addresses the most urgent needs of affected populations.
24-48 hour deployment to disaster zones with emergency supplies and trained personnel ready to provide immediate assistance.
Temporary housing solutions including tents, blankets, and basic amenities for displaced families and individuals.
Emergency medical care, first aid supplies, and coordination with healthcare facilities for critical cases.
Our logistics team coordinates the distribution of essential supplies including:
Impact: Over 60,000 individuals received emergency aid in the past 5 years.
Disasters leave emotional scars that require specialized care. Our mental health program includes:
Impact: 8,500+ individuals received psychological support services.
Emergency preparedness workshops teaching first aid, evacuation procedures, and disaster planning to community members.
Collaboration with meteorological services and local authorities to establish effective early warning systems for natural disasters.
Comprehensive risk assessments of vulnerable communities to develop targeted preparedness and mitigation strategies.
Following the 6.2 magnitude earthquake in eastern Turkey, our team mobilized within 18 hours, providing emergency shelter, food, and medical aid to 3,200 affected individuals across 8 villages.
Severe flooding in the Black Sea region prompted immediate deployment of our emergency response team, assisting 1,800 families with evacuation, temporary shelter, and emergency supplies.
During the devastating wildfires along Turkey's Mediterranean coast, we provided evacuation support, temporary housing, and essential supplies to 2,500 displaced residents.