Afet ve Acil Durum Yönetimi Başkanlığı

Afet ve Acil Durum Yönetimi Başkanlığı

Disaster and Emergency Management Authority

Üniversiteler Mah. Dumlupınar Blv No: 159, 06800, Ankara Türkiye, Türkiye

www.afad.gov.tr - +90312 2582627

kuruluşun tanımı

Disaster and Emergency Management Authority, an institution working to prevent disasters and minimize disaster-related damages, plan and coordinate post-disaster response, and promote cooperation among various government agencies.In this regard, the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority introduced a novel disaster management model which prioritizes Turkey's transition from crisis management to risk management – which came to be known as the Integrated Disaster Management System.Notwithstanding its position as the sole authority on disasters and emergencies, AFAD cooperates with a range of government institutions and non-governmental organizations depending on the nature and severity of individual cases.
Over the past seven years, the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority successfully coordinated to Turkey's response to a number of devastating earthquakes and floods, among others, and helped survivors get their lives back on track. At the international level, AFAD completed successful missions to provide humanitarian assistance to over 50 countries in 5 continents including Somalia, Palestine, Ecuador, Philippines, Nepal, Yemen, Mozambique, Chad and many others. In our institution, there are 7 departments of which one is Department of Voluntering.They are integrated in our disaster response operations in Turkey.

This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label. The Quality Label certifies that the organisation is able to run projects in compliance with the principles and objectives of the European Solidarity Corps.

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Role Sona erme tarihi
Supporting31/12/2027

Lead organisation

PIC: 927966779 OID: E10289313
Last updated on 28/03/24

Kuruluş faaliyet konusu

Inclusion

Disaster prevention, preparedness and recovery

Community development