Abstract
This paper focuses on the efforts made to enhance the disaster education system in Turkey, with a particular
emphasis on capacity development for educators through the training programs organized by the Japan
International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Given Turkey's geography and its vulnerability to various natural
disasters, including earthquakes, it is crucial to strengthen the education system to effectively prepare and
respond to such events. The collaborative framework between educational and disaster prevention
administrative institutions, along with the in-service teacher training programs, has been instrumental in
achieving this goal. This article outlines the development of the disaster education system in Turkey and
highlights the significant roles played by the exchange programs between Japanese and Turkish stakeholders in
empowering educators and promoting disaster risk reduction in the country. The paper also discusses the
ongoing efforts and future prospects for further collaboration and capacity building in this critical field.
