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BER4 PROJECT / WP3
Building a Resilient Network for Disaster Preparedness
BER4 Project — connecting institutions across Türkiye, Europe and North Africa through simulation-based training, shared educational modules and a growing response network.
Connected learning for safer, more prepared communities
LIVE PROJECT FILMBER4 / WP3
PREPARECONNECTRESPOND
Simulation-based learning for stronger local readiness
17Training modules
20Network institutions
48Global response nodes
2027Network completion
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OUR PARTNERS & FUNDERS
DESIGNED FOR READINESS
When preparation becomes a shared capability, communities become stronger.
BER4 brings together simulation-based learning, accessible resources and an international network of practitioners. The result is a practical path from awareness to coordinated action.
Discover the BER4 approach →Connect people
Link institutions, responders and local communities.
Practice response
Turn shared plans into confident coordinated action.
OUR FOCUS
A connected approach to disaster resilience.
Every objective is designed to make preparedness more useful, inclusive and actionable.
Develop Educational Materials
Produce standardised training modules, facilitator guides and activity sheets for disaster preparedness across partner countries.
→Build a Response Network
Connect civil-protection institutions and NGOs across Türkiye, Europe and North Africa into a coordinated network, finalised by April 2027.
→Create a Digital Simulation Toolkit
Design an accessible digital toolkit of scenarios and resources that institutions can reuse for realistic disaster simulations.
→Strengthen Volunteer Capacity
Train and mobilise volunteers with practical, phase-based knowledge for the before, during and after stages of a disaster.
→Promote Knowledge Exchange
Enable technical visits, joint exercises and intercultural exchange between emergency-response organisations.
→Raise Public Awareness
Share verified facts and preparedness guidance to increase community resilience against natural and man-made hazards.
→LIVE NETWORK VIEWOne network.
One network.
Shared readiness.
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PREPAREDNESS IN PRACTICE
Knowledge that stays useful when it matters most.
From risk awareness to recovery, BER4 turns information into a shared, repeatable readiness culture.
Explore preparedness resources →People affected by disasters are children
A large share of those affected by disasters worldwide are children, who are especially vulnerable during emergencies and need tailored preparedness education.
UNICEFGolden window after an earthquake
The first 72 hours — and the very first seconds of self-protection (Drop, Cover, Hold On) — are decisive for survival. Preparedness training focuses on these critical moments.
INSARAG GuidelinesLosses can be reduced by preparedness
Investing in early warning, drills and community preparedness can dramatically reduce casualties and economic losses compared with unprepared communities.
UNDRRWHAT'S HAPPENING
Learning in motion.
Work packages, technical visits and collaborative sessions that keep the network moving forward.
WP1 — Project Management & Consortium Governance
Overall project coordination, administrative & financial management, quality assurance, and digital learning platform go…
Sivas, Türkiye & ConsortiumExplore activity →WP2 — International Mobility & Capacity Building
International technical visits, civil protection exchange, and practical field simulation mobility hosted in France (Pom…
France & TürkiyeExplore activity →WP3 — Simulation Scenarios & Educational Toolkit Development
4-day intensive workshop and collaborative development of 19 disaster response toolkits, facilitator guides, and the SIM…
Sivas AFAD Headquarters, TürkiyeExplore activity →
CONSORTIUM
Project Partners
Turkey / tr
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Buruciye Gençlik ve Eğitim Derneği (Buruciye GED)
Buruciye GED is the coordinating organization of the BER4 Project and leads the overall management, educational coordination, and pedagogical development processes of the project. The organization has extensive experience in youth work, Erasmus+ projects, non-formal education, humanitarian initiatives, and capacity-building activities.
WITHIN BER4, BURUCIYE GED IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
- overall project coordination
- educational structure and learning-design
- module harmonization
- quality assurance processes
- and coordination of the digital learning platform
THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONTRIBUTES TO MODULES RELATED TO:
- NGOs in disaster management
- digital tools in disaster response
- shelter and camp management
- and non-formal disaster preparedness education
Turkey / tr
TECHNICAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PARTNER
İL AFET VE ACİL DURUM MÜDÜRLÜĞÜ (Sivas AFAD)
Sivas AFAD is the provincial disaster and emergency management authority responsible for disaster preparedness, emergency response coordination, search and rescue operations, and public safety activities in Türkiye.
THE INSTITUTION CONTRIBUTES STRONG OPERATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE TO THE PROJECT, PARTICULARLY IN:
- search and rescue operations
- field coordination
- disaster logistics
- emergency response systems
- first aid
- fire safety
- and operational field procedures
AFAD plays a central role in the development of on-site response and technical disaster management modules.
France / fr
INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL & SIMULATION PARTNER
Pompiers de l'Urgence Internationale (PUI)
PUI is an internationally recognized humanitarian emergency response organization specialized in international rescue operations, humanitarian interventions, civil protection, and disaster response training.
WITHIN BER4, PUI CONTRIBUTES EXPERTISE RELATED TO:
- simulation-based training
- rescue operations
- emergency response methodologies
- urban disaster response
- and operational coordination
PUI also hosts the international WP2 mobility in France and supports the development of practical field-oriented training methodologies.
Morocco / ma
CULTURAL & COMMUNITY RESPONSE PARTNER
Forum Connecting Cultures (FCC)
FCC Morocco works on intercultural dialogue, youth participation, community engagement, and social inclusion activities across the MENA region.
WITHIN THE BER4 PROJECT, FCC CONTRIBUTES TO:
- cultural sensitivity approaches
- community-based disaster response
- climate-related disaster awareness
- and MENA-focused humanitarian practices
The organization supports the integration of culturally sensitive and community-oriented approaches into the training modules.
Palestine / ps
COMMUNICATION & HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT PARTNER
Palestinian Center for Communication and Development Strategies (PCCDS)
PCCDS specializes in communication strategies, social resilience, humanitarian support, and community development initiatives, particularly in complex humanitarian environments.
WITHIN BER4, PCCDS CONTRIBUTES TO MODULES RELATED TO:
- crisis communication
- communication with vulnerable groups
- psychosocial support
- humanitarian coordination
- and displacement-related challenges
The organization provides important regional expertise concerning humanitarian response in crisis-affected environments.
Egypt / eg
DIGITAL INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY PARTNER
Sustainable Tech for Technology / MENA Hackathons (STT)
STT Egypt focuses on digital innovation, technology-supported education, and community-oriented digital solutions within the MENA region.
WITHIN BER4, STT CONTRIBUTES EXPERTISE IN:
- digital learning systems
- technology-supported disaster management
- online learning environments
- and innovation-based humanitarian education
THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPORTS:
- LMS integration
- digital standardization of educational materials
- and development of interactive online learning structures for the BER4 Platform
JOIN THE RESPONSE NETWORK
Preparedness is stronger when we build it together.
Join BER4 as a volunteer or connect your institution to the network.