Turkey Search & Rescue, Connectivity & Solar Power

SMARTAID TECHNOLOGICAL CO-ORDINATION CENTER

Introduction:

In a collaborative effort with DERMAN, a local Turkish charity functioning under the Adana Municipality, SmartAID successfully established a Technological Coordination Center in Adana. This report delves into the center’s pivotal role in delivering immediate relief and sustainable aid.

Center’s Establishment and Scope:

The Technological Coordination Center, situated in Adana, initially initiated as an immediate response to the earthquake, the center’s sphere of influence expanded to provide steadfast support across Adana and Hatay regions. Its considerable impact is particularly pronounced in the expansive Adana region, home to 2.4 million residents, along with an additional 3 million internal displaced individuals affected by the earthquake.

Ongoing Mission and Outreach:

The center remains deeply committed to its mission, actively assisting in the first 4 months 500,000 internally displaced individuals on a monthly basis, showcasing its remarkable reach and operational efficiency. In the current context, the center continues to provide essential aid to 150,000 individuals each month, signifying tangible contributions to their overall well-being.

Extensive Outreach:

The center’s extensive reach is evident in its services extending to areas as remote as a town located 164 kilometers away. More than 500 villages, as well as the cities of Adana and Hatay, continue to benefit from the center’s ongoing aid initiatives.

Comprehensive Services:

The Technological Coordination Center offers a diverse array of services, encompassing healthcare, sanitation, sustenance, access to clean water, psychosocial support, financial assistance, support for microenterprises, and crucial reconstruction of damaged infrastructure. This multifaceted approach underscores the center’s role as a comprehensive response hub.

Leveraging Technology for Impact:

SmartAID’s dedication to utilizing technology for community betterment is evident in this transformative endeavor. The Technological Coordination Center serves as a model of innovation, collaboration, and enduring care. It reinforces SmartAID’s overarching mission to bring about positive change in the lives of those in need.

SmartAID has been actively engaged in providing assistance and support to the affected regions. 

After successfully deploying our Search & Rescue team on the first day, in partnership with Latet, SmartAID Turkey team has distributed 150 tons of aid to thousands of families in Hatay, Kahrmanmaras, Adana region, and Adiyaman. To further address the needs of the affected communities, the team is currently undertaking the following initiatives:

1. Medical equipment is being provided to a field hospital in Hatay to enhance their capacity to treat patients. Additionally, solar lights with chargers are being installed in bathrooms in tent cities to ensure safety and prevent gender-based violence.

    

2. Establishing 'tech coordination hubs' in the earthquake affected Hatay and Adana regions, working closely with local towns and municipalities. These hubs serve as call centers and facilitate the digitization and optimization of essential supplies distribution such as food, shelter, and psychosocial support. Moreover, they assist in the installation of clean water units, showers, and toilets, aiming to mitigate the spread of infectious diseases.

    

3. In order to restore educational activities, SmartAID Turkey is setting up 'Smart Classes' equipped with computers, smart screens, and educational software. These classes will enable students to resume their studies and make use of technological tools for their learning needs.

SmartAID remains committed to supporting the affected regions and is actively working towards providing comprehensive assistance to the communities in need.