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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
A rescue worker wearing an ISAR vest in front of a collapsed building in Caracas, Venezuela.
27 June 2026

Venezuela: ISAR Germany team on the ground, first aid supplies on their way

The ISAR Germany assessment team is currently in Venezuela, gathering detailed information on the ground about the disaster situation. The destruction is extensive, and the situation in large parts of the affected area remains unclear. Access to the disaster area is also restricted: numerous roads are blocked by traffic, making it difficult to move around the affected area. In addition to... Read more: Article dated 27 June 2026