Baykar Container City is a comprehensive living space built by Baykar Technology to meet the housing needs of disaster victims following the earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş on February 6, 2023. With a capacity of 520 containers, the city provides accommodation for 2,000 people. It is located in Onikişubat district, in the area of Hanefi Mahçiçek Stadium in Kahramanmaraş. The containers, allocated to earthquake victims under the coordination of AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Authority), have been designed in accordance with modern living standards.

Baykar Container City is not just a temporary housing solution but a multifaceted living space that includes education, healthcare, social support, and psychosocial rehabilitation services.

Physical Structure and Equipment

Baykar Container City consists of 520 fully equipped containers, each offering independent living spaces to meet the essential needs of earthquake victims. These containers are delivered fully furnished with heating and cooling systems, kitchen and bathroom facilities, security measures, and essential furniture.

Container Interior Equipment:

Heating and Cooling:

• Air conditioner
• Radiator

Electrical Appliances:

• Water heater
• Tea maker
• Refrigerator
• Hair dryer
• Television

Security Measures:

• Fire extinguisher
• Smoke detector

Furniture and Household Items:

• Table
• Chairs
• Bed
• Sofa
• Curtains

Each container is designed as a fully equipped living space, ensuring that disaster victims have a safe and comfortable environment during their temporary stay.

Services and Social Facilities

Baykar Container City is designed not only for accommodation but also as a community hub that supports social life, psychosocial rehabilitation, and educational services.

Education and Psychosocial Support Facilities:

• Library
• Preschool (Providing early childhood education for children affected by the earthquake)
• Children and Women’s Workshops
• Psychosocial Support Unit (Offering individual and group therapy sessions for earthquake survivors)
• T3 Foundation Container (Supporting educational and technology projects)
• Cansağlığı Psychological Support Container (Providing post-earthquake trauma and psychological support services)

Healthcare and Hygiene Services:

• Health Clinic
• 2 Laundries (Providing free laundry services)

Social and Community Spaces:

• Children’s Playground
• Prayer Room (Mosque)
• Market (Providing food and essential supplies)
• Management Office (Overseeing container city operations)

Food and Dining Services:

• Public Kitchen (Soup Kitchen) (Providing three meals a day for earthquake survivors)
• Iftar and Suhoor Services (Special meal services during Ramadan)

Significance and Impact

Baykar Container City serves as a model for temporary housing solutions, integrating accommodation, social life, healthcare, education, and psychological support services. The facilities within the container city are designed not only to meet the physical shelter needs of disaster victims but also to support their psychosocial and emotional recovery processes.

Initiated by Baykar Technology, this container city stands as a successful example of public-private collaboration, contributing to social solidarity and sustainable humanitarian aid models in disaster recovery efforts.

Baykar Container City has demonstrated how temporary housing solutions can be comprehensive, humane, and sustainable, setting a new standard for post-disaster reconstruction efforts.