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TiKA Supports the Ecosystem in Kenya

January 2, 2022

Turkish agency for international coorporation TiKA is supporting the ecosystem in Kenya. This is through a liquid seaweed fertilizer plant built as part of the project, which was implemented in cooperation with Pwani Marine Non-Governmental Organization, which has mostly young members and aims to protect marine life. Liquid seaweed fertilizer is a renewable and eco-friendly product that contributes to the ecosystem.

The support provided covers the entire production process of liquid seaweed fertilizers. The Agency donated a motorboat for the collection of seaweed; the necessary tools and equipment for the processing of seaweed and the production of fertilizers; and a Tuk Tuk, a three-wheeled transport vehicle that facilitates the transportation of the product from the beach to the plant.

The project also included the construction of a trial garden, where the organic fertilizers produced would be tested and displayed for sale.

Liquid seaweed fertilizers are produced through a fermentation process that does not require any additional chemicals. These fertilizers are known as eco-friendly products that boost agricultural production, thanks to their production processes that does not generate any hazardous waste, as well as their successful applications in organic farming.

The project aims to contribute to food security and sustainable agricultural production through the use of innovative and eco-friendly fertilizers in the long term; to provide employment opportunities to young people; to ensure the protection of seas and coasts; and to promote organic farming.

Kelechi Deca

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TİKA Supports Capacity Building in Emergency Medicine in Africa

December 31, 2021

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) held the “Introduction to Disaster and Emergency Response Training (ADG+)” for 45 healthcare providers from nine African countries in cooperation with the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey as part of the Emergency Medicine Capacity Building Program (ATKAP).

In the first phase of the Introduction to Disaster and Emergency Response Training, developed by the Training Projects Coordination Unit at TİKA as part of ATKAP, 60 prospective trainers selected among 243 Sudanese emergency health professionals who attended 8 separate training programs in Sudan and Turkey successfully completed the training of trainers in Turkey and were awarded an international trainer certificate. In the second phase of the project, 28 of these trainers taught training courses in Chad, Djibouti, Somalia, Guinea, the Gambia, Senegal, Niger, and Cameroon along with Turkish trainers.

After the training courses held in these countries, 5 prospective trainers selected from each country were given training of trainers at the International Emergency Disaster Training and Simulation Center in Urla, Izmir, affiliated with the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey, from December 6 to 17, 2021, in order to create local pools of trainers. After the training, a two-day exercise was conducted.

The opening ceremony of the exercise was attended by Dr. Şuayip Birinci, Deputy Minister of Health of Turkey; Dr. Rahman Nurdun, Vice President of TİKA; Dr. Eray Çınar, Director-General of Emergency Health Services in the Ministry of Health of Turkey; Dr. Irshad Ali Shaikh, Director at WHO’s Istanbul Office; Dr. Mehmet Burak Öztop, Provincial Director of Health of Izmir; and many invitees.

In his speech at the ceremony, Dr. Şuayip Birinci, Deputy Minister of Health of Turkey, thanked TİKA for its contribution, stating that they have made significant progress in more than 4 years through training courses held in 9 African countries and Training of Trainers programs organized subsequently in Turkey with TİKA’s valuable support and the dedication of trainers in our country.

Dr. Rahman Nurdun, Vice President of TİKA, said, “As TİKA, we carry out projects and activities in many fields, especially in the health sector. While some projects focus on the construction of health centers and hospitals and the donation of modern equipment, training activities.

Kelechi Deca

Kelechi Deca has over two decades of media experience, he has traveled to over 77 countries reporting on multilateral development institutions, international business, trade, travels, culture, and diplomacy. He is also a petrol head with in-depth knowledge of automobiles and the auto industry

TİKA Supports Nigerien Female Producers

December 15, 2021

Mustafa Türker Arı, the Republic of Turkey’s Ambassador to Niamey

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) is providing booths and equipment to the Nigerien Confederation of Female Producers, which represented Niger at the 12th edition of SAFEM, which was held by the Agency of the International Trade Show for Women’s Crafts (SAFEM) in Niger.

SAFEM, which is held biennially by the Agency of the International Trade Show for Women’s Crafts and participated by hundreds of African female producers and manufacturers from 28 countries, was held in Niamey, the capital of Niger, this year.

Members of the confederation who came to Niamey, the capital, from various parts of Niger for the trade show contribute to the household and national economy by offering their local products to consumers. The trade show also supports tourism as it attracts foreign visitors from various countries.

Mustafa Türker Arı, the Republic of Turkey’s Ambassador to Niamey, and Tanju Polat, TİKA’s Assistant Coordinator in Niamey, visited the Confederation’s booths, which were supported by TİKA. Female producers presented their local products and stated that they were very happy about TİKA’s support and did not feel alone thanks to TİKA.

TİKA continues to stand in solidarity with female producers by carrying out vocational training and donation activities in various industries.

Kelechi Deca

Kelechi Deca has over two decades of media experience, he has traveled to over 77 countries reporting on multilateral development institutions, international business, trade, travels, culture, and diplomacy. He is also a petrol head with in-depth knowledge of automobiles and the auto industry