Trauma, Disaster and Crisis Association · Nicosia

The shaking stops.
Together, we recover.

We work so that no one has to carry trauma, disaster or crisis alone, strengthening individuals and communities together through science-based, ethical psychosocial support.

Volunteer Become a member

I’m looking for guidance Before and after an event: talking to children, family disaster plans, grief and sleep. Free, no sign-up. For the public
I’m a professional Training and calendar, ethical principles, field protocols and caring for responders. For professionals
I want to join in Volunteer, partner with us as an organisation, or become a member and help set our direction. How to get involved
This is an emergency TAKDER is not a crisis line. Here is who to call. Emergency numbers

Who we are

We are a science-based, ethical professional association working on psychosocial support in trauma, disaster and crisis.

We aim to strengthen individuals, families and communities; to support the psychosocial work of public institutions and civil society organisations; and to build professional capacity through research. We are based in Nicosia (Lefkoşa).

Our aims and values

Principles that guide us

From article 5 of our statute

Current scientific evidence
Privacy
Do no harm
Non-discrimination
Human rights and peace
Political neutrality
People in need come first

What we do

From preparedness to recovery, alongside you at every stage

Our working model

Preparedness and prevention

Risk and needs assessment, preparedness and protective work.

Psychosocial support

Planning and delivering support work, including in disaster areas when needed.

Training and capacity building

Training for the public and for professionals.

Support for workers

Training, supervision and self-care for field workers and volunteers.

Research and publications

Research, reports, practice guides and training material.

Ethical communication and awareness

Accurate information, privacy and ethical use of media.

Are you in an emergency right now?

TAKDER is not a crisis line or an emergency response service. If a life is in danger, or you are worried about your own or someone else's safety, call the emergency lines now or go to the emergency department of the nearest hospital.

Where to turn in a crisis

Latest publications

Guides for difficult days

All publications

On-site guide · 6 min read Misinformation and verification How false information spreads in a disaster, the seven most common patterns, and a four-move method to use before you share.

Open the guide

Guide · 12 min read Talking to your child after an earthquake Example phrasing by age group, what to avoid saying, and when to seek professional support. Protocol · 12 min read Secondary trauma in responders A symptom checklist for recognising your own strain, post-shift decompression, and peer support practices. Fillable template · 30 min Family disaster plan Meeting point, out-of-town contact, medication and document lists. Designed to be printed and stuck on the fridge.

Become a stitch in this net

As a member you help set the association's direction; as a volunteer you can join this network of solidarity once you have completed the training.