October 27, 2026
Some of the most complex challenges facing communities cannot be addressed by philanthropy, academia, or local organizations working alone.
Impact Stories
October 27, 2026
After the February 2023 earthquakes, children in Hatay lost far more than buildings and familiar surroundings. Daily routines disappeared, communities were
October 27, 2026
We’re Here Hatay was founded immediately after the twin earthquakes by locals supporting their neighbors, friends, and families, and they’ve stayed
October 27, 2026
Zerrin, a 9-year-old from Adıyaman, was asked a simple question: what would she like to add to the playground in her neighborhood? She did not ask
October 27, 2026
In Hatay, a space created for children in the aftermath of the earthquakes became the setting for something unexpected: a film made by children about their own rights.
October 27, 2026
In the mid-1980s, a farmer in Şanlıurfa was working his field when he came across several stones, heavy, carved, and unfamiliar. He took them to a museum,
October 27, 2026
Rabia is the second eldest of five sisters. From as early as she can remember, she dreamed of becoming both a successful athlete and a successful student.
June 10, 2026
“Painting. Teacher. Friend. 1-hour bus. I love it. Bye.” This is how Edip, a 20-year-old from Hatay, describes the rehabilitation center he attends every day.
April 14, 2026
In the wake of disaster, recovery is rarely linear. In Hatay and neighboring regions, healing doesn’t begin with a business pitch—it starts with a breath. Through the Ecological and
November 23, 2025
Hüsamettin Koçan was born in a remote village 45 kilometers from Bayburt, where life was defined by hard work and resilience. Raised by his mother in this rugged..
November 23, 2025
At just 17, Derin Deniz Sorguç is already making history for Türkiye. She began her sporting journey with horse riding and skiing, but it was kiteboarding that truly..
November 22, 2025
A year ago, Türkiye introduced the “Animal Protection Law,” allowing stray animals to be collected and placed in shelters. Yet the reality has proven challenging. While shelter capacity..