Even in moments where they face death, journalists show their determination to document the truth and their courage to become the voice of the world in the midst of a nuclear disaster.
War
Even under the shadow of exploding bombs, journalists strive to share information that will awaken the conscience of the world.
Wildfire
In forests where smoke blankets the sky, journalists advance determinedly, racing against the flames at every step, witnessing destruction to record the truth.
Earthquake
Amid the rubble after the tremors, journalists turn their cameras toward hope, trying to share with the world the silent screams hidden in the silence.
Nuclear
Even in moments where they face death, journalists show their determination to document the truth and their courage to become the voice of the world in the midst of a nuclear disaster.
War
Even under the shadow of exploding bombs, journalists strive to share information that will awaken the conscience of the world.
We extend our deepest gratitude to our partners for their crucial role, which significantly contributes to the success of our project and the broader goal of improving disaster journalism.
Selçuk University
University of Primorska
Universita Del Litotale Taras Shevchenko National University Of Kyiv
Konya Metropolitan Municipality
Universidade De Vigo
RTÜK
Directorate of Communications
Views
Ali Güney
Director of Social Inovation Agency
The "Disaster Journalism: Preventing the News from Turning into a Disaster" project is an important initiative to combat misinformation and strengthen ethical journalism during crises. By developing a curriculum, guidebooks, and digital tools, it provides essential resources for journalists to report responsibly in disaster situations.
The international collaboration ensures a broad and lasting impact, while the focus on sustainability and accessibility makes the project even more valuable. This initiative will help shape a new generation of disaster journalists, ensuring accuracy, ethics, and resilience in media reporting.
Assoc. Prof. Oğuz GÖKSU
Head of The Press and Publication Department of The Presidential Directorate of Communications
Easy and fast access to accurate information in times of disasters is the number one actor in the proper functioning of search and rescue operations and prevention of social chaos. In times of disasters, informing all segments of the society urgently on the issues they need enables them to remain calm and make the right decisions in times of crisis.
Journalists and all figures in the communication ecosystem have great duties before, during and after disaster processes. Journalism students should undertake a critical mission to spread the truth, prevent disinformative content and prevent manipulation in times of disasters. In this direction, it is aimed to standardise disaster journalism education, to create a curriculum on this subject and to contribute to the development of an acquis for the correct, effective, transparent and rapid use of communication and media tools in disaster processes.
Deniz GÜLER
RTÜK Vice President
Informing the World in Times of Crisis Disaster journalism plays a crucial role in providing accurate, timely and reliable information during natural and human-made disasters. Journalists on the ground report on earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, conflicts and other crises, ensuring that affected communities and the global audience receive essential updates. Their work not only raises awareness but also helps mobilize humanitarian aid and informs policy decisions. Despite the challenges and risks they face, disaster journalists remain committed to ethical reporting, prioritizing truth, sensitivity and public safety. The project aims to highlight the significance of disaster journalism and its impact on both journalists and society. The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) is a consortium partner in this project, contributing through its related studies, outputs, and awareness initiatives.
