Announcing that container houses have started to work to meet the shelter needs of our citizens before permanent earthquake housing, MUSIAD opened a separate donation account; He also invited those who want to contribute to this donation campaign. The houses in Container City are designed to be 21 square meters and have kitchens, bathrooms and toilets. There will be white goods, armchairs and tables, kitchen utensils and heating system in the houses. At the same time, there will be infrastructure and landscaping, health center, kindergarten, prayer room, administrative and service buildings in the container city area. MUSIAD shared the Frequently Asked Questions section for the project with the public.



1- Isn't the price too high for a container? How is this different from the other types?

In these containers to be established in our container city, all equipment that a family of four people can live in under minimum requirements is included in the price. The container is divided into a 2+1 room model and consists of a bathroom, toilet, and kitchen. Since we are building a container city, infrastructure systems such as sewerage systems, water and energy installation, and social and administrative unit buildings shall be set up based on this project. Regarding the second part of the question, this type of container differs from the others in terms of the container's quality and the items inside.

2- What else will socially be like in the container city?

Children's playgrounds, parks, basketball and football fields, a kindergarten, a mosque, a laundry area, and various other social areas that may be needed will be established in this city. In other words, all social opportunities our citizens will need will be created in the city. Furthermore, since our container city will be located in the center of Elbistan, our children will be able to attend schools suitable for education in Elbistan.

3- What will be given to our citizens who will stay in the container?

All their needs, except their personal belongings, will be in the container. Basic fixtures such as beds, wardrobes, sofa beds, TVs, refrigerators, kitchen equipment, water heaters, vacuum cleaners, irons, cleaning materials, personal hygiene kits, curtains, stationery, and tables are included in this group.
 

4- How many people can live in the container house in the container city?

Containers are designed to accommodate 2 adults and 2 children.

5- How soon will the container city be finished and delivered to the citizens?

The container city will be established by February 21, 2023, and will be completed in stages by April.

6- Is my donation for the container city tax-exempt?

MUSIAD has the status of an association for the public benefit. Therefore, your donations will provide tax deductions to the extent permitted by the legislation.

7- If we donate to this campaign, can we give the name of our family, our association, or our institution?

Those who donate containers to our container city can write the name of the person they want on the container.

 8- Can other Non-Governmental Organizations give their own names to street areas or areas by participating in this campaign?

Yes, they can.

9- Are there water, kitchen, bathroom, toilet, hot water, and heating systems in the containers?

Yes, there is.

10- Can container houses be used as a building for other social purposes or aid later on?

When our guests in container cities move to permanent residences, our container houses can be used for other social purposes and aid in case of need.

11- Are all the costs of shipping, electricity, and water lines included in the cost of the containers?

Yes, the cost area includes transportation, electricity, and water lines.

12- Since the containers will be built in a cold geographical area, do the containers have insulation?

Containers are manufactured with usual insulation standards. It contains insulation following the standards.

13- Is the project suitable for AFAD's projects?

AFAD has approved the project. Therefore, containers recommended to be taken according to the relevant standards will be made.

14- Will there be a water tank, vehicle parking lot, building and structure related to administrative affairs, and mechanical room in the container city?

Yes, these areas will be within the Container City.

15- Do we have to buy a single share, or is it possible to donate small amounts?

Small donations can also be made.

16- Do donors have to be members of MUSIAD?

Since MUSIAD is an association for the public benefit and obtains the necessary permission to collect donations, anyone who wishes can donate to the project.

17- Was the land on which the city will be built determined by our state?

Yes Container Kent, T.C. It will be established at the place indicated by AFAD in the presence of the Ministry of Interior.

18- Will there be cooperation with the relevant local governments in the place where the city will be built?

We will work with local administrations according to the needs that will arise.

19- Will there be landscaping in and around the container city?

Yes, there will be landscaping.

20- How many people will live in the container city?

Approximately 8,000 people will be provided with living space.

21- Can in-kind donations be made for the container city?

In addition to cash donations, in-kind donations can also be made for the Container City Project.

22- Is there a precautionary plan against the possibility of fire?

In case of fire, there is a fire prevention and action plan for the house and the city.

Account Name: MÜSİAD Müstakil Sanayici ve İşadamları Derneği
Bank Name: Albaraka Turk Participation Bank
Branch: Mecidiyekoy
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