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A man and a woman are standing at the front of a conference room with red chairs and tables, which are equipped with microphones and headphones. The man is wearing a white shirt and dark trousers; the woman is wearing a white shirt and jeans. Behind them, several people are deep in conversation. In the background, a large screen displays the logos of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and INSARAG (International Search and Rescue Advisory Group), along with the text 'Thank You!’.
19 May 2024

I.S.A.R. at INSARAG meeting in Geneva

The members of the UN organisation INSARAG, including I.S.A.R. Germany, held a meeting in Geneva. One of the topics discussed at the meeting was the conclusions drawn from the severe earthquake in Turkey in 2023, which should be incorporated into future training programmes. INSARAG, a United Nations organisation, was founded in 1991. The group developed standards for cooperation between international... Read more: Article from 19.05.2024
I.S.A.R. doctor Peter Kaup honoured in Oberhausen
19 March 2024

I.S.A.R. doctor Peter Kaup honoured in Oberhausen

Peter Kaup, a committed citizen of Oberhausen, is not only committed to the health of his fellow citizens as a specialist in general medicine and anaesthesiology, but also far beyond the boundaries of his practice in Sterkrade. His extraordinary commitment in various areas, but above all his work with I.S.A.R. Germany, emphasises his deep understanding of global humanitarian responsibility... Read more: Article from 19.03.2024
I.S.A.R. recalls severe earthquake in Turkey and Syria
19 February 2024

I.S.A.R. recalls severe earthquake in Turkey and Syria

I.S.A.R. Germany took part in commemorations to mark the anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria with a small team of emergency personnel from all areas of the SAR team. The seven members of the team learnt about the status of the reconstruction work on site and visited a camp where people who died in the devastating earthquakes in... Read more: Article from 19.02.2024
Award for I-S.A.R. Germany with a gold star in a red box.
20 December 2023

Turkish Journalists' Association honours I.S.A.R.

In December, I.S.A.R. Germany was honoured with the "Friendship and Peace" award for its relief efforts following the severe earthquake in Turkey. The Association of Turkish Journalists and Newspaper Journalists in Europe awarded this prize in recognition of the organisation's role in promoting German-Turkish understanding. (more…) Read more: Article from 20.12.2023
Rescue team with helmets and equipment in front of a destroyed building.
25 September 2023

I.S.A.R. foreign team trains in Mosbach

In mid-September, members of the I.S.A.R. localisation team, the rescue team and the medical team took part in a joint training course at the Training Centre Rescue and Relief (TCRH) in Mosbach to prepare for possible missions abroad. In addition to theoretical training sessions on measuring gases, supplying emergency services and the dangers of radioactivity, the main focus was on the practical handling of... Read more: Article from 25.09.2023
Five people stand on a stage with a colourful background and hold prizes in their hands.
23 September 2023

BMW honours I.S.A.R. member

They are there when others need help: Cristiano Alano, Anke Boysen, Markus Entter and Thomas Fahnauer are the winners of the 12th BMW Group Award for Social Commitment. The award ceremony took place on 14 September in Munich. The award honours employees worldwide who are involved in voluntary work. They each receive prize money of 10,000... Read more: Article from 23.09.2023