This event is being held as part of the 2026-2028 Cooperation Plan between the IFRC (International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies) and the Government of Turkmenistan.

1 The first round, an orientation training, was held for the staff of the NRCST (National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan). From 27 to 28 April 2026. After the workshop, the NRCST staff members were busy with a preliminary assessment of the evidence base and understanding of the existing mechanisms and tools.

This event is a logical continuation of the previous training and the NRCST 's independent work.

Event name: (May 19-23, 2026): Self-Assessment -Preparedness for Effective Response

Workshop overview

Purpose. This five-day agenda is designed to guide the PER self-assessment process in a structured, participatory and evidence-based way. It helps facilitators move the group from a shared understanding of the mechanism, through review of the 37 components, to prioritisation, root-cause analysis and agreement on a practical work plan.

Summary. The agenda combines plenary discussion, group work, validation and light energizers to maintain pace and participation. The sequence follows the logic of the PER process: review of systems and evidence, consolidation of findings, prioritisation of key gaps, action planning, leadership validation and agreement on follow-up.

Expected outcomes. By the end of the workshop, participants should have a validated overview of preparedness strengths and gaps across PER areas, a shortlist of priority components for improvement, analysis of the main root causes, a draft work plan with suggested actions, responsibilities and timelines, and agreement on implementation and follow-up arrangements.

Venue: Coworking Center, Arkach Shopping Mall

Participants: Employees of the National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan.

Training period: From 19 to 23 May 2026.

Facilitators: Dzmitry Rusakou, Consultant of the IFRC and Guldar Kasymova, Consultant of the IFRC.

Event organizer: Country Office of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan