DOĞAL AFETLER ARAMA KURTARMA DERNEĞİ
Search and rescue
DARKSAR
About Us
Our association was officially established after the earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş on February 6, 2023, by an experienced team that has voluntarily taken active roles in the field since the 1999 Marmara Earthquake—during the 2011 Van Earthquake, 2020 Elazığ Earthquake, 2020 İzmir Earthquake, the 2021 Manavgat and Muğla wildfires, the 2021 Bozkurt flood, and many other disasters.
Being aware of the importance of fast, organized, and well-trained teams in disaster response, our association not only conducts search and rescue operations but also actively works in areas such as disaster preparedness, raising public awareness, and volunteer training.
Our mission is to establish trained, well-equipped, and cooperative volunteer teams to expand preparedness and awareness efforts before disasters, ensure effective response during emergencies, and support social recovery in the aftermath.
Our core objective is to become a reliable and effective force in the field through continuous training, drills, and internal team collaboration—while also contributing to the development of a disaster-aware and resilient society by raising public awareness across the community.
Our Mission
Our vision
Our aim is to be an impactful association that, through a volunteer-based approach, leads the way in building a conscious, organized, and resilient society against disasters—leaving a meaningful mark with sustainable and inclusive solutions for a world that looks to the future with hope, both nationally and internationally.
Our vision is to be part of a movement that strengthens solidarity, education, and preparedness at every step—so that we may deliver not only today but also tomorrow to humanity and future generations with confidence.