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.
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.
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.
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
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
Recreational Workshops in Türkiye Pave a Brighter and More Inclusive Future
One of our ongoing projects in Türkiye has aimed to increase resilience and foster social cohesion within vulnerable refugee and host community members in Kayseri, Aksaray, Çorum, and Samsun.
How Art is Bringing Together Communities in Türkiye
On May 19, 2024, on the Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day, RET collaborated with the Faculty of Fine Arts, Design, and Architecture at Hitit University to unite youth
Muhammed’s Journey of Overcoming the Language Barrier
When refugees arrive in a new country, language is often a major barrier to connecting with their host communities.
Mobile Sessions Promote Communication and Healthy Lifestyles in Aksaray
RET has been providing awareness-raising sessions on social cohesion, gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health, communication, etc. targeting the refugee and host community members.
Project Overview: Increasing Resilience in Underserved Communities in Türkiye
In the last decade, over four million refugees have entered Türkiye, making it the country with the largest refugee population in the world.
Amin’s Story of Empowerment and RET’s Localization Strategy in Action
In 2017, Amin and his family arrived in Türkiye, seeking refuge from Iraq. Their story took a positive turn through involvement in LEAP community project.
There’s #NoExcuse for Any Form of Violence
During this year’s #16Days campaign, RET in Türkiye, along with local partner LEAP, organized multiple activities throughout the country.
Dilek’s Story: “Our Journey Has Transformed into a Friendship and a Family”
Refugee communities face many challenges, and an often overlooked one is the language barrier that may exist between them and their host communities and country. By providing Turkish Language courses
Capacity Building in Action: Training of Trainers in Türkiye
Since January 2023, RET in Türkiye has been promoting communication and understanding between refugee and the host community members throughout the “Turkish and English Language Learning Program as a Tool for Empowerment and
Fostering Resilience: A Closer Look at RET’s Project in Kayseri and Aksaray, with Support From the UK Embassy
The first phase of the inclusive “Multi-sectoral Approach for Fostering Resilience among Non-Syrian Refugee and Vulnerable Host Communities” project has been successfully implemented by RET. The project, generously funded by
RET Empowers Women in Mardin with Sexual and Reproductive Health Education and Career Prospects
A comprehensive training program implemented in Mardin is helping to address two pivotal dimensions of personal and professional growth in women: sexual and reproductive health, and employment opportunities. RET orchestrated
Bridging the Language Gap: RET Supports Refugees through Authentic Turkish Language Courses
As part of the “Multi-Sectoral Approach for Fostering Resilience Among Non-Syrian Refugee and Vulnerable Host Communities” project, RET has been providing Turkish language courses to refugees in Kayseri and Aksaray,
The Kitchen Story Project: Empowered Women in Mardin, Türkiye
In the heart of the TRC3 Region (Mardin, Sirnak, Batman, Siirt), in the ancient city of Mardin, a transformative work known as “The Kitchen Story Project” has been emerged as
International Youth Day 2023: Empower Youth for a Better Future
RET, in partnership with local implementing partner LEAP Türkiye, is empowering youth to become agents of positive change: from educational and youth empowerment programs to performing arts, community engagement, and
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