Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Tahir Büyükakın, Elazığ People Culture and
Solidarity Association President Feti Kapan, Gümüşhane Federation of Associations
President Selami Kolcu, Düzce Federation of Associations Chairman Faruk
Çakmak, Sarıkamış Association President Burhanettin Özçelik and their management
hosted separately. The importance of Non-Governmental Organizations for cities was mentioned.
During the meetings, views were exchanged, especially regarding the earthquake and its aftermath.
done. President Büyükakın said at every opportunity, "My most important agenda is
He repeated his emphasis on "preparing Kocaeli against a possible major earthquake".
collaborations, evaluations on the role of NGOs in disaster management
made.
“OUR NGOS HAVE REACHED VERY GOOD POINTS”
An earthquake in Turkey after the 6-7 February Kahramanmaraş earthquakes
As the truth comes to the fore, the question of what NGOs can do in this field is being asked.
The search for an answer began. Especially in Kocaeli, Non-Governmental Organizations
Due to its strong structure and large network, studies in this field have accelerated.
Mayor Büyükakın pays attention to the topic of disaster management in every meeting with NGOs.
continues to pull. From humanitarian aid to search and rescue, pre-earthquake
He also stated that the presence of NGOs was felt in many areas from the information provided.
Mayor Büyükakın said, “Our NGOs have now reached very good points in this field.
We have associations that reach an international dimension. We have many associations in Kocaeli
It took important steps in search and rescue and humanitarian aid. This too
we care. Our NGOs' topics such as culture, art, youth, women and sports
In addition, they are closely interested in the earthquake topic, what can we do?
"We find it very valuable that they seek answers to the question," he said.
“NGOs SHOULD WORK IN COORDINATION WITH INSTITUTIONS”
Growth of Non-Governmental Organizations after the February 6-7 earthquakes
In the interviews where their experiences were also emphasized, NGOs in the Turkish Century
from the classical understanding of association to different issues regarding the general society
The importance of bending over was also underlined. Mayor Büyükakın said, “Our fellow citizens associations
Of course, they will work actively to carry their culture to future generations.
In addition, studies on earthquake and post-disaster management
We also want them to do it. NGOs are much more likely to collaborate with different institutions and organizations.
I would also like to express that it should work in good coordination. Big city
As the municipality, we are doing whatever we can in this regard.
"We will continue," he said. Togetherness is an opportunity to exchange views on the city.
then it ended.
Source: (BYZHA) Beyaz News Agency
