EDUSASTER: Turkey Earthquake

One in four of the world’s school-age children lives in countries affected by humanitarian crises such as conflicts, natural disasters and disease outbreaks. School education faces formidable challenges during crises; Infrastructure is often disrupted, with school buildings damaged or destroyed, rendering education inaccessible. Schools provide stability, normalcy, and psychological support to children amidst chaos. The 2023 Turkish earthquake, a devastating natural disaster with a magnitude of 7.4, left an indelible mark on Turkey’s educational system, both immediately after the event and in the subsequent year. The earthquake, with its magnitude of 7.4, caused widespread devastation to schools and educational infrastructure across the affected regions. This plunged countless students into a state of educational disarray, resulting in a significant loss of instructional time that cannot be overstated. Despite concerted efforts to rebuild and restore normalcy a year later, the earthquake’s repercussions continued reverberating throughout the educational landscape.