A safe digital world and healthy friendships…
The “Awareness Raising on Peer Relationships and Cyberbullying” event, organized through the collaboration of Altındağ Municipality and ASAM, was held at the Ulucanlar Semi-Open Prison Museum.
We Have Not Forgotten or Let Go – We Are Still Active in the Earthquake Region!
To forget, one must be distant from the heart or perhaps truly be far away. We have never been away from the earthquake-affected region. The compound we established in Hatay in the aftermath of the earthquake is still active. For us, this is more than just a humanitarian responsibility; it is something we owe to our six colleagues who lost their lives in the earthquake…
After February 6: Starting Over with Hope
Following circumstances in Syria, Meryem Hanım*, who had established a modest life in Türkiye, saw her life disrupted by the earthquakes that occurred on 6 February. In the midst of uncertainty, she was forced to live in a container with her four children for some time. As the days turned into months, the burden on her shoulders grew even heavier, with two of her children having a special health condition and the family experiencing financial hardship.
Now Everything’s Much Easier, That’s Why Everything Is So Wonderful!
These words belong to 12-year-old Yusuf, with whom we spoke at Hatay ISO Container City. His eyes shine brightly, his voice is full of joy… As he expresses his feelings, words pour out with a sweet rush. But behind that cheerful voice lies a story of great effort and patience.
A Child Going to School is a Family Coming Back to Life
In a home where life once stood still, small yet determined steps taken by Save the Children Türkiye and ASAM helped revive daily life. With education came renewed hope and order, and children once again re-engaged with life.
Embracing Life Through Education: 24 January International Day of Education
Education begins not only at school, but also within the hopes a mother holds as she imagines “tomorrow”. For Visem Hanım, education was built on the notion of not giving up; it was a silent yet powerful expression of clinging to life.
We Celebrated the Joy of Our 30th Anniversary at Anıtkabir!
The Association for Social Development and Aid Mobilization (ASAM), one of the largest non-governmental organizations in its field in Türkiye, celebrated the 30th anniversary of its establishment at Anıtkabir.
Hasan and Bahar’s Colorful World Thriving Through Play
The sounds of children mingle and echo in a specific area set up among containers in Hatay.
Colorful Legos, balloons, watercolors…
Beyond Borders: 18 December International Migrants Day
Some journeys are born out of necessity. Yet when people look at their own lives, they realize how even journeys that are not necessary can create hesitation. Even when we move to a new neighborhood, we feel a slight sense of uncertainty within us. But what if behind that journey lies a war, a danger, a feeling of desperation? Then, that journey is not made out of choice, but out of necessity. And most of the time, people leave behind not just their belongings, but the traces of an entire lifetime.
The Light Behind the Glass
In the heart of North America, among the vast prairies of Canada, lies a city: Winnipeg. In this city, known for its biting cold and fierce winds in the winter, a building stands tall, reminding the entire world of the warmth of human dignity. Along the frozen Red River stands a structure made almost entirely of glass: the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.