The Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH), a non-governmental organization (NGO) from Turkey, has taken an initiative to set up a “container neighborhood” in the Kahramanmaras province. This region was the epicenter of the fatal earthquakes that struck Turkey on February 6 and caused significant destruction and displacement. The NGO has taken this step to provide shelter for thousands of earthquake survivors.
Seismic map of Turkey (Source: http://www.deprem.gov.tr/depbolge/). | Download Scientific Diagram
The “container neighborhood” project is an effort to provide an effective solution to the housing crisis. It aims to offer a safe and warm shelter for the survivors, many of whom have been forced to live in tents or makeshift structures since the disaster occurred. The initiative will also help to alleviate some of the problems that are associated with temporary housing.
According to Muhammed Zahiroglu, the media and social media coordinator of IHH, the organization plans to establish around 1,000 containers in the Elbistan district of Kahramanmaras. The IHH has a long history of providing humanitarian aid to people in need. The organization has been actively involved in disaster relief efforts both in Turkey and around the world. The container neighborhood project is yet another example of their commitment to helping those affected by natural disasters and other crises. By providing essential resources such as shelter, the IHH is making a significant contribution to the well-being and recovery of the earthquake survivors in Kahramanmaras.
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The Independent Industrialists and Businessmen’s Association (MUSİAD) of Turkey is collaborating with the Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) to execute the “container neighborhood” project. MUSİAD will also be establishing 1,200 additional housing containers in the region. Muhammed Zahiroglu stated that MUSİAD is in charge of constructing the housing containers.
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According to an IHH official who spoke with Anadolu, excavation work for the container neighborhood project has been completed, and containers are being shipped gradually. The placement of containers will be carried out in two stages, with the first phase expected to be completed by the end of March and the remaining containers by the end of May. The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) of Turkey has determined the location of the container neighborhood be in Kahramanmaras. Each container will house four individuals – two adults and two children. The container homes will have two rooms, a bathroom with a shower, a kitchen and other household necessities. The container neighborhood will also feature a health center, kindergarten, mosque, playgrounds, parks, and markets, as well as sewage, water, and energy installations. Additionally, a fire prevention and action plan will be in place for both the homes and the neighborhood.
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