According to the INFORM Risk Index that assesses and ranks the risks of humanitarian crises and disasters, Türkiye falls into the high-risk category with a score of 5, placing it 45th out of 191 countries. While Türkiye is renowned for her many natural and cultural jewels, she faces significant threats from disasters that could potentially…
The Turkish Red Crescent (TRC) General Directorate of Blood Services focuses on developing a high-quality system of extracting, storing, and distributing safe blood. Working in partnership with Türkiye’s Ministry of Health, TRC’s Blood Services sets annual targets and provides uninterrupted, around-the-clock blood collection services and stem cell donor recruitment. Shifts in donor behavior following the…
We welcome each new year with hopeful aspirations, wishing for a world in less need of humanitarian aid. While the start of 2023 was no exception, that hope did not translate into reality. On the contrary, the year was marked by numerous crises around the world, including the Türkiye–Syria earthquakes—known domestically as the Disaster of…
The devastating Türkiye–Syria earthquakes that struck Kahramanmaraş on 6 February 2023 left an indelible mark on the nation. This catastrophic event, known in Türkiye as the Disaster of the Century, prompted an outpouring of domestic and international support. The Turkish Red Crescent (TRC) was among the first to respond, deploying every resource at its disposal…
The devastating earthquakes that struck Türkiye’s southeastern province of Kahramanmaraş on 6 February 2023 served as a powerful reminder of the profound impact natural disasters can have on regional development. These events highlighted the critical need for strong, sustainable socioeconomic and agricultural systems, along with a focus on building psychological resilience within communities to help…
An ominous year indeed, 2023 was etched in our memories as a year of profound sorrow, unforgettable experiences, and invaluable lessons. Despite having entered the year with high hopes and lofty aspirations, the Türkiye–Syria earthquakes of 6 February shook the entire nation to the core. Since love for the homeland is intrinsically tied to helping…
Our focus in 2023 revolved around the Türkiye–Syria earthquakes and the massive response that would follow. Working side by side with academics, universities, think tanks, UN agencies, and international humanitarian organizations, we stove diligently to assess the damage wrought on that fateful day, identify the needs of those affected by the disaster, and support the…
We entered 2022 with the hope of leaving COVID-19 behind. Partially, we managed to overcome the acute phase. However, the global humanitarian crises and the number of people in need of humanitarian aid continued to increase. The conflicts between Russia and Ukraine resulted in 14 million people seeking asylum in relatively safe areas within the…
The Turkish Red Crescent carries out blood services and is present in the field in case of natural or human-related disasters. In addition, within the scope of preventive efforts against the devastating impacts of disasters, TRC supports the protection of people and nature, the fight against poverty, direct in-kind and in-cash aid to families and…
Volunteering has been a significant factor in the development of social relations between people, the formation of standards of judgment, the increase of social awareness and entrepreneurship, and the resolution of problems. The concept of volunteering has managed to exist and develop within cultures throughout history. It interacts with many disciplines, such as civil society,…
