Category: Press releases

ISAR Germany takes part in a major international exercise in Taiwan
21 September 2026

ISAR Germany takes part in a major international exercise in Taiwan

Taiwan spent three days rehearsing for an emergency: during a large-scale civil protection exercise in Taitung and other parts of eastern Taiwan, national emergency services worked alongside international partners to practise their response to a major earthquake. ISAR Germany also took part at the invitation of the National Fire Agency (NFA). From 16 to 18 September, as part of the 2026 National Disaster... Read more: Article dated 21 September 2026
Back to school after the earthquake: help for children in Venezuela
16 September 2026

Back to school after the earthquake: help for children in Venezuela

In La Guaira, the new school year has begun for the pupils at Simón Bolívar School. ISAR Germany is supporting the children in this region, which was severely affected by the earthquake, by providing school supplies. At the same time, preparations are already underway for another aid project: the reconstruction of a damaged school in Puerto Cabello. For the children at the Simón Bolívar School... Read more: Article dated 16 September 2026
100 tool kits for the reconstruction of schools in Venezuela
6 September 2026

100 tool kits for the reconstruction of schools in Venezuela

100 tool kits for construction, electrical, plumbing, assembly and carpentry work have arrived in Venezuela. They are intended to assist with the reconstruction of schools damaged by the earthquake. The tools were donated by the THW Foundation for earthquake relief. Rhenus Logistics supported their transport to Venezuela. The tool kits were shipped to the country by sea. Until... Read more: Article dated 6 September 2026
ISAR Germany continues to develop its organisational structure
28 August 2026

ISAR Germany continues to develop its organisational structure

Following a thorough review by the new management team, the original aim of establishing a separate foundation was reassessed. This involved a comprehensive examination of both the existing structures and the future requirements and development opportunities of ISAR Germany. On the basis of this review, we have decided not to pursue the aim of establishing a separate foundation any further. The existing structure... Read more: Article dated 28 August 2026
ISAR Germany sends an advance team to Venezuela
25 June 2026

ISAR Germany sends an advance team to Venezuela

Following the severe earthquakes in Venezuela, we at ISAR Germany are also sending an advance team to the disaster area. The team, consisting of team leader Tim Poluzyn and our Medical Director, Peter Kaup, will arrive in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, early on Friday morning. It forms part of a larger team comprising various European aid organisations, which are assessing the situation on the ground... Read more: Article dated 25 June 2026
Earthquake in Gdańsk: ISAR Germany trains for emergencies in Poland
8 June 2026

Earthquake in Gdańsk: ISAR Germany trains for emergencies in Poland

4:17 in the morning. The earth trembles. Buildings collapse, roads tear open, the supply of electricity, water and gas breaks down. Chaos reigns in Gdańsk and the surrounding areas. People are missing, numerous people are trapped under rubble. The local emergency services are working at their limits and international help is requested. Fortunately, this scenario was not a reality,... Read more: Article from 08.06.2026