Category: General

15 tonnes of relief supplies on their way to Ukraine with I.S.A.R.
4 March 2022

15 tonnes of relief supplies on their way to Ukraine with I.S.A.R.

An aid transport from I.S.A.R. Germany and the partner organisation BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde departed from Hünxe in North Rhine-Westphalia to Ukraine at midday. On board are several tonnes of equipment for the intensive medical care of patients. This includes medication, anaesthetics, infusions, surgical instruments, an operating table, surgical clothing, bandages and ventilators. In addition, equipment for Starlink satellite internet, tent heaters, sleeping mats, emergency power generators, hygiene kits... Read more: Article from 04.03.2022
I.S.A.R. support for Ukraine gets underway
2 March 2022

I.S.A.R. support for Ukraine gets underway

Just one day after the joint assessment team from I.S.A.R. Germany and the BRH Federal Association of Rescue Dogs arrived at the EU's external border with Ukraine, support for Ukraine is already in full swing. Since the four experts, together with the Krakow fire brigade, identified the specific need for relief supplies and humanitarian support in the Polish border region, I.S.A.R. forces have been planning... Read more: Article from 02.03.2022
ISAR helper loads red equipment box into white van in warehouse.
27 February 2022

I.S.A.R. sends aid for refugees from Ukraine

Hundreds of thousands of people have already fled the war in Ukraine. Many more families are currently trying to leave the country. A reconnaissance team from the partner organisations I.S.A.R. Germany and BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde is currently on its way to the Polish-Ukrainian border. Their task is to find out exactly how much help is needed. They are working closely with... Read more: Article from 27.02.2022
View through a hole in the wall of destroyed buildings after an earthquake.
20 February 2022

I.S.A.R. Turkey founded - co-operation agreement signed

I.S.A.R. will also be active in Turkey in the future. Our Turkish partners have created the conditions for this and founded I.SA.R. Turkey. Representatives of I.S.A.R. Turkey and I.S.A.R. Germany have now signed a cooperation agreement. A delegation from Germany had already visited the partners in Turkey in the autumn. Details of the co-operation were discussed at the meeting. The... Read more: Article from 20.02.2022
Rescue team in colourful high-visibility waistcoats conferring in front of rubble building.
16 February 2022

Experts from six countries practise disaster response coordination

At the invitation of I.S.A.R. Germany, 28 specialists from six countries are currently practising TCRH in Mosbach in Baden-Württemberg. At the workshop, they are training in the coordination and management of international rescue operations following major earthquakes. The course was organised by the Urban Search and Rescue units from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Luxembourg. Support came from the USAR.NL... Read more: Article from 16.02.2022
Medical staff demonstrating a ventilator in a hospital room.
13 January 2022

I.S.A.R. supports hospital in the Philippines

The German aid organisations BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde (Hünxe) and I.S.A.R. Germany have handed over extensive medical equipment to the hospital in the Philippine municipality of Calubian. The project was financed with funds from the donation alliance "Aktion Deutschland hilft". The equipment is intended to further improve treatment options for Covid patients. The project also has a lasting effect, as the equipment handed over can also be used in the normal day-to-day... Read more: Article from 13.01.2022