A Strong Cooperation for Sustainable Development Goals The protocol aims to ensure equal opportunities, meet the needs in disadvantaged regions and develop innovative solutions in line with sustainable development goals .
Starting with projects related to disaster preparedness, the cooperation will support environmental, economic, social and cultural development effortsin a process spreading from Valencia to the whole of Spain. In this context, concrete solutions will be developed in areas such as education, health, gender equality, etc.
Dr. Ali Ercan Özgür, Co-Founder of Needs Map, said the following about the cooperation protocol:
"As Needs Map, we are working to ensure that the needs in disaster areas, locally, nationally and internationally, are determined accurately and quickly and that they meet with resources. This protocol we have signed with Neitin Cooperative represents a strong partnership to increase social benefit."
Esra Arslan, Board Member of Needs Map, made the following assessment about the process:
“This cooperation we have initiated in Valencia is an important step to provide equal opportunities especially in disadvantaged regions and to produce innovative solutions to local needs. We aim to create long-term and lasting impacts with projects that strengthen social solidarity.”
Sait Çetin, Director of International Disaster Operations at İhtiyaç Haritası, said the following about the protocol:
"This process, which we started with our disaster-oriented projects such as Flood Map, will expand and serve sustainable development goals. This protocol we signed with Neitin Cooperative aims to provide comprehensive solutions for the needs of communities, starting with disaster preparedness projects. By combining the international experience of İhtiyaç Haritası with the local strength of Neitin Cooperative in Spain, we will create a more inclusive impact."
Flood Map Neighborhood-Based Impact Analysis
Spain Flood Map, developed by Needs Map, combines geographic data and demographic analysis to reveal the effects of the disaster in detail. The platform uses building footprint data from OpenStreetMap and Esri Living Atlas neighborhood population data to analyze flood-affected areas on a neighborhood basis.
It is possible to access up-to-date data and detailed information through the platform:
Strengthening Local and International Cooperation
In this process, Ashoka Spain and the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Madrid supported the work of Needs Map and emphasized the importance of social solidarity. The protocol signed between Needs Map and Neitin Cooperative aims to identify needs more effectively in disaster areas and to direct resources correctly.