Together We Stand

This project aims to create a sustainable e-learning platform focused on psychological resilience, targeting disaster response teams across Turkey and Europe.
- The primary objectives are to enhance the psychological resilience of disaster psychological support teams by 15% through vocational training and to integrate this e-learning platform into the curriculum of vocational education and training programs.
- To disseminate best practices and resources for psychological support in disaster management to a wider audience

Objective 1:
- Create a sustainable e-learning platform on psychological resilience: A platform with widespread impact in Turkey and Europe, accessible for international training on psychological resilience.
Objective 2:
- Increase the psychological resilience of disaster support teams by 15%. Enhanced vocational training curriculum, improved language skills, cultural interaction, and international quality assurance in vocational education and training

Why?
- Disasters globally affect millions of people and exacerbate social inequalities and injustices.
- The frequency and impact of disasters are increasing due to climate change and population density.
- First responders face significant psychological risks due to continuous exposure to traumatic events.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, alcohol and substance abuse, suicides, work adjustment difficulties are common among disaster response personnel.