Care and Rehabilitation Support Services Project for Persons with Disabilities and Older Persons Affected by the Earthquake in Adiyaman and Kahramanmaras

Depremden Etkilenen Engelli ve Yaşlı Bireylere Yönelik Bakım ve Rehabilitasyon Destek Hizmeti Projesi

The project Care and Rehabilitation Support Service for Persons with Disabilities and Older Persons Affected by the Earthquake was developed by the Ministry of Family and Social Services in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Adiyaman and Kahramanmaras. The project aims to ensure the care and rehabilitation of persons with disabilities and older citizens living with their families in container cities affected by the devastating earthquake that occurred across 11 provinces in Türkiye on 6 February 2023. The project includes the establishment of care and rehabilitation units, employment of specialized personnel, and provision of personal care items and essential assistive devices. Mental health services and psychosocial services are provided to persons with disabilities and older persons in need.