AFAD

AFAD currently has 81 provincial branches across Turkey in addition to 11 search and rescue units. 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 six 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 nearly 50 countries around the globe. The agency currently runs a network of 26 state-of-the-art refugee camps where over 260.000 people enjoy regular access to housing, healthcare, education and psychological support. AFAD remains committed to developing necessary strategies and serving people in need at home and abroad.