Our Projects
We provide emergency relief for people in need, no matter where, no matter who!
Overview of Our Projects
We have based our focus areas and long-term strategy on two sustainable pillars. Our first and immensely important pillar is 'Emergency Aid' and support for people who have fallen into distress through no fault of their own, forced to leave their homes due to war, violence, terror, or adverse climatic and economic conditions. We do not discriminate based on skin color, origin, or religion.
The second equally important and supporting pillar is the sustainable support of disadvantaged women through a 'Women Education & Empowerment Center' in Izmir, which we opened in early 2021. Through this center, we aim to show people, especially women, ways to lead an independent life with dignity.
You can learn more about our emergency projects here.
The world seems to be in turmoil. The number of people fleeing war, conflict, and persecution worldwide has never been higher than it is today. By the end of 2020, the number of people displaced globally due to persecution, conflict, violence, and human rights abuses, as well as the impacts of climate change, stood at 82.4 million - which is 4 percent higher than the previous year. 2020 marked the ninth consecutive year in which this global displacement figure has risen.
You can learn more about our empowerment projects here.
During our work in emergency relief, we quickly realized that people on the run primarily desire an independent, secure, and above all, dignified life. As important and often life-saving as our work in emergency relief is, we believe it is equally important to support people in realizing their dream of an independent and dignified life.
For us, the right to education is just as much a human right as the right to food, security, and housing.
FOUR 'E's FORM THE STRATEGIC PILLARS OF OUR WORK:
01
EDUCATION
We believe that education is a human right, and every individual should have access to education.
Education is the most powerful weapon to change the world.
(Nelson Mandela)
02
EMPATHY
We believe that love and compassion constitute a universal, all-encompassing religion. It requires no temples, churches, or faith. It is enough to be a human being with a smile and a warm heart.
(Dalai Lama)
03
EMPOWERMENT
We believe that every individual is unique and powerful in their own way. As an organization, we encourage people to take risks and make mistakes. We learn, grow, and become better, stronger, and smarter.
04
EMERGENCY
Unfortunately, in many regions of this world, people in need still rely on humanitarian assistance. Especially during the winter months, we provide humanitarian emergency relief at numerous 'hotspots' around the globe.