Türkiye’s Landscape: Challenges and Paths to Resilience
RET International is actively working to address these gaps by offering vulnerable women and youth practical skills, social support, and opportunities to participate in community life.
RET Germany and GATE Lebanon Join Scouts to Celebrate Service and Leadership
RET Germany and GATE Lebanon joined the National Education Scouts in Akkar to celebrate community service, leadership, and their shared commitment to empowering women, farmers, and youth across North Lebanon.
CIGABA Project, Steering Committee Charts Course for Durable Impact in Maradi
Members of the expanded Steering Committee of the CIGABA Project gathered in Maradi for the first ordinary session of 2025, uniting government, local leaders, and partners around shared strategies for
Planting Seeds of Peace and Progress in Masisi, D.R. Congo
Community members in Nyabiondo proudly display and sell their harvests during the agricultural fair, a key moment for promoting food security, livelihoods, and social cohesion.
In Lebanon, Sport Fosters Peace and Unity Among Communities
RET Germany, in partnership with GATE Lebanon organized an event that brought joy and excitement to the local community, fostering unity between Lebanese and Syrian children.
Official Launch of BMZ-Funded CIGABA Project to Strengthen Livelihoods and Food Security in Niger-Nigeria Border Region
The journey begins! Witness the launch of CIGABA, a transformative initiative for economic empowerment and peace in Niger.
From Curiosity to Entrepreneurship: Doussou and Mariam’s Journey in Agro-Processing in Mali
Doussou and Mariam had no prior experience in agro-food processing, but this project gave them the opportunity to learn.
Empowered through Agriculture: A Mother’s Path to Self-Reliance in DRC
Our team in DRC spoke to one program participant about the how the project there has impacted her life.
Two Friends, One Language: A Story of Friendship in Türkiye
Escaping instability and conflict in Afghanistan and Syria, two women from vastly different cultures and backgrounds found an unlikely friendship in Türkiye.
RET’s #16Days in Türkiye: 6 Cities, 23 Events
This year, RET International organized activities in 6 cities across Türkiye, hosting 23 events and engaging a total of 505 participants.
“Grabbing My Life with Both Hands”: Latife’s Story
After war in Syria forced Latife and her family to move, she found a new life and calling in Türkiye.
At Work in Türkiye with a Job-Themed Language Course in Çorum
In Çorum, our local partner LEAP in Türkiye has been actively fostering social cohesion, non-formal education, and protection interventions through a community-based approach.
BMZ and RET’s Food Security Mission: Changing Lives in DRC
In October, RET Germany in DRC welcomed a visit from BMZ to share the progress and impact of our work.
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
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
I Am Respected in My Community: Muhindo’s Story
Mapenzi Muhindo is a demobilized youth living in Bukombo village in the Masisi territory or North Kivu province. RET Germany spoke to him about his experience with this BMZ-funded project.
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.
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.
You must be logged in to post a comment.