From October 20 to 24, 2025, in accordance with the 2025 work plan of the National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan (NRCST), large-scale events on emergency management, coordination of emergency services, and comprehensive assistance to the affected population are being held in the Dashoguz velayat of Turkmenistan. All five branches of the NRCST, including both staff and volunteers, took part in the work, demonstrating a high level of readiness to respond in emergency situations.

The participation of international partners from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) gave special significance to the events. Ms. Anne Berhe-Vallet, the ICRC Regional Delegate for Restoring Family Links, and Mr. Mikhail Rakhmanov, the Head of the ICRC Mission in Turkmenistan, arrived in Dashoguz to exchange experience and assess the coordination of actions.

The goal of the events was to practice actions in a simulated emergency, ensure rapid coordination between units, organize humanitarian aid, and plan recovery efforts in the affected areas.

The events were held in close cooperation with local self-government bodies, as well as with organizations responsible for responding to natural disasters. Assembly points were organized to mobilize NRCST staff and volunteers, and necessary resources and equipment were prepared.

One of the key stages was the organization of a simulation exercise in a mock disaster zone, during which NRCST volunteers and staff demonstrated high efficiency, teamwork, and readiness to act in field conditions.

Within the framework of the exercises, the planning and organization of activities for various emergency scenarios were practiced. The leadership of the National Society conducted an analysis of the effectiveness of the actions, identifying key areas for improving the response system, training volunteers, and expanding the material and technical base.

Such events contribute to strengthening the national system for the prevention and elimination of emergencies and fostering sustainable cooperation among all structures involved in humanitarian operations.