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Notes from Aksaray and a Visit from PRM
Türkiye October 9, 2024

Notes from Aksaray and a Visit from PRM

Photo by RET Article by Ali Selim Kara, Communications Officer for RET AKSARAY, TÜRKIYE – We’re excited to share highlights from the recent visit by representatives of the U.S. Department of
community centerCommunity engagementEducationsocial cohesion
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School at All Costs: Ramatou’s Story
Niger October 8, 2024

School at All Costs: Ramatou’s Story

Since 2021, RET Germany in Niger has been working to promote girls’ access and retention in quality primary and secondary education and women’s socio-economic empowerment for inclusive and peaceful development
economic empowermentEducationeducation for allgirls' access to education
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Local Partner Spotlight: Noor and Salma’s New Chapter with LEAP
Türkiye October 4, 2024

Local Partner Spotlight: Noor and Salma’s New Chapter with LEAP

For Noor Muhammed and Salma, fleeing Afghanistan wasn’t a choice—it was survival. This is their story.
EducationLanguage coursesrefugee communitiesturkish language
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Catch Up with RET (October 2024)
RET News October 1, 2024

Catch Up with RET (October 2024)

RET's monthly newsletter, highlighting our work around the world.
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Voices from the Field: Protection Teams Gather in Ankara
Türkiye September 20, 2024

Voices from the Field: Protection Teams Gather in Ankara

As part of our commitment to collaboration and capacity building, RET in Türkiye recently brought together its protection teams for a crucial meeting at its central office in Ankara.
capacity buildingcollaborationknowledge exchangeProtectionResilience
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A Tale of Resilience: Adam Bello and the Revival of Fish Farming in Sayam Refugee Camp
Niger September 12, 2024

A Tale of Resilience: Adam Bello and the Revival of Fish Farming in Sayam Refugee Camp

In Niger, Adam is the head of the "Himma" agricultural group and a key figure in the camp's fish farming initiative. His journey is a testament to resilience and perseverance.
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Project Overview: Supporting Health & WASH in Venezuela
Venezuela September 6, 2024

Project Overview: Supporting Health & WASH in Venezuela

Though a project developed with the accompaniment and financing of IOM, RET directly served thousands across Venezuela to improve health, access to water, sanitation, and hygiene.
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Catch Up with RET (September 2024)
RET News September 1, 2024

Catch Up with RET (September 2024)

RET's monthly newsletter, highlighting our work around the world.
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Pursuing a New Career Through Vocational Training in Mali: Damélé’s Story
Mali August 30, 2024

Pursuing a New Career Through Vocational Training in Mali: Damélé’s Story

As part of our economic development work in Mali, we're working with local NGO REFOR to run vocational training programs. We spoke to one program participant about his experience.
economic developmentlivelihoodslocalizationself reliancevocational training
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RET’s CEO Embarks on Mission to Türkiye
Türkiye August 21, 2024

RET’s CEO Embarks on Mission to Türkiye

Ms. Zeynep Gülgün Gündüz, the President and CEO of RET International and a member of RET International’s Board of Directors, embarked on a field visit to RET Türkiye in May.
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Inspiring the Next Generation in Türkiye: RET’s Youth Day Activities
Türkiye August 18, 2024

Inspiring the Next Generation in Türkiye: RET’s Youth Day Activities

On International Youth Day, RET in Türkiye organized workshops, seminars, and trainings focused on skill development, and promoting youth participation in decision-making processes.
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10 Ways that RET Makes a Difference and How to Support Our Work
RET News August 13, 2024

10 Ways that RET Makes a Difference and How to Support Our Work

In this article, we present the top 10 reasons to support RET, highlighting the profound difference you can make in some of the world's most challenging environments.
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How We’re Working with Indigenous Communities: Felicia’s Story
Panama August 9, 2024

How We’re Working with Indigenous Communities: Felicia’s Story

Felicia Gallego is working to ensure that local traditions and culture can coexist with modern disaster risk management practices.
disaster risk managementdisaster risk reductionindigenous communitiesResilience
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RET Collaborates in Response Coordination for Migration in Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America & the Caribbean August 5, 2024

RET Collaborates in Response Coordination for Migration in Latin America and the Caribbean

Image courtesy Instituto de Estudios sobre Conflictos y Acción Humanitaria (IECAH). Article by Paula Andrea Uribe, Regional Technical Manager for RET in Latin America and the Caribbean As part of our
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Catch Up with RET (August 2024)
RET News August 1, 2024

Catch Up with RET (August 2024)

RET's monthly newsletter, highlighting our work around the world.
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Multiplier Effect in Action: Strengthening Capacity with Local Service Providers in Türkiye
Türkiye July 31, 2024

Multiplier Effect in Action: Strengthening Capacity with Local Service Providers in Türkiye

Photo by RET Article by Ali Selim Kara, Communications Officer for RET In June, RET conducted a series of capacity-strengthening training sessions for the staff of public institutions and community-based organizations
capacity buildingCommunity engagementResiliencesocial cohesion
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Why Finally Studying Turkish Was A Dream Come True for Fatma
Türkiye July 27, 2024

Why Finally Studying Turkish Was A Dream Come True for Fatma

Photo by RET Article by Ali Selim Kara, Communications Officer for RET AKSARAY, TÜRKIYE – Despite being Turkish, Fatma, born in 1960, never had the opportunity to learn to read and
community centerEducationLanguage coursessocial cohesion
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Leading the Way in Ecuador, RET Launches New Project in Partnership with Education Cannot Wait
Ecuador July 25, 2024

Leading the Way in Ecuador, RET Launches New Project in Partnership with Education Cannot Wait

“Together with the Ministry of Education and the country’s education ecosystem, we’ll create a more resilient and inclusive education system.” – María Antonia Gonzalez, RET Ecuador. Press release by RET
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How Sanitary Products Changed Assifa’s Life
Niger July 25, 2024

How Sanitary Products Changed Assifa’s Life

Assifa Soumaila (13) is learner in CE2 class at the primary school of Diga Banda in Tillaberi, north of Niamey. Like many girls her age, Assifa recently faced a delicate
economic empowermentEducationeducation for allgirls' access to educationhealth and WASHsanitary protection
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Around the World with RET: Spotlight on Resilient Stories
RET News July 19, 2024

Around the World with RET: Spotlight on Resilient Stories

In this article, we look back on inspirational stories from program participants in Niger, Burundi, and Türkiye – just a few of the many that have benefitted from our programs.
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