Children’s Perspectives on Life in Post-Earthquake Container Camps in Türkiye: Learning from a Photovoice Project

OpenAlex İngilizce

This study aims to contribute to developing effective strategies for post-disaster recovery by concentrating on the voices of children impacted by the earthquakes that occurred in Türkiye and Syria on February 6, 2023. The project employed the photovoice methodology, a participatory research and empowerment technique. 23 children aged 5–10 living in 2 container camps in Türkiye were provided with cameras and photographed their everyday lives; then, in-depth interviews were conducted. The data were analyzed using Multimodal Critical Discourse Analysis. The analysis found that children value nature, mobility, art, family, friendships, animals, play, familiar places, opportunities for agency, and self-expression.