While implementing this project, our primary goal was to raise awareness among young people and women, who are particularly more vulnerable to disasters, and to empower them throughout these processes. We recognize that the impacts of disasters are not only physical but also social and psychological. Therefore, we aimed for young individuals and women to take a conscious and active role in disaster preparedness, appropriate behavior during emergencies, and post-disaster recovery processes. At the same time, we wanted participants to be empowered not only through knowledge but also through hands-on experience. Through mobilities held in Türkiye, Portugal, Italy, and Greece, we brought together young people from different cultures, enabling them to learn together and collaborate on solutions. While we created local impact through activities in schools and public education centers in Manisa, our partners reached 750 people in their own regions, expanding our impact on an international level. As a result, we aimed to contribute to the development of individuals who are more conscious, resilient, and socially responsible in the face of disasters.
We applied for this project to draw attention to the problems faced by women aged 18–30, who are more vulnerable to the destruction caused by disasters and emergencies due to gender inequality, and to offer solutions to these problems. Women encounter numerous challenges during disaster processes, ranging from security to health, and the degree to which they are affected varies depending on their level of vulnerability, biological differences, and gender roles. Women who cannot make decisions independently or participate in activities within their social environment are negatively impacted by basic disasters such as earthquakes and floods due to a lack of essential skills. These issues can be addressed through a focus on education and by increasing women's participation in decision-making processes. With this project, we aimed to highlight the problems women face in the disaster cycle, contribute to their empowerment in such situations, and enhance their resilience through proposed solutions.