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Türkiye: Municipal Support Mapping Report – Round 3
By UN High Commissioner for Refugees at ReliefWeb
· June 8, 2026
· 2 min read
. Executive Summary Municipalities remain among the most important actors in supporting refugees in Türkiye. As providers of social services and public infrustructure, coordinators of local responses, and facilitators of community engagement, municipalities continue to play a critical role in addres
Key takeaway The third round of the Municipal Support Mapping examines support provided to municipalities between 2022 and 2025 by 11 partner organisations.
Why this matters
The Municipal Support Mapping Report's findings have significant implications for disaster relief and humanitarian efforts in Türkiye. The earthquakes in February 2023 underscored the importance of municipalities' ability to adapt to changing needs, with nearly half of the mapped projects contributing to earthquake response and recovery efforts. As funding opportunities become more limited, it is crucial for organizations to prioritize investing in sustainable municipal capacities, strengthening social services, and enhancing institutional capacities. This approach will enable municipalities to continue playing a critical role in addressing humanitarian and development challenges, particularly in providing community-facing services such as protection, social assistance, and livelihoods support. The report's emphasis on documenting lessons learned and maintaining an evidence base on municipal needs will be essential for future planning, advocacy, and resource mobilization efforts, ultimately informing more effective and sustainable disaster relief and humanitarian responses in Türkiye and beyond.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 8, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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