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.
I can change the world if I want to
A narrow street in the container city in Kırıkhan, Hatay, and in that narrow street, a life is rekindled with hope before a hairdresser’s mirror.
25 November International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
The “16 Days of Activism” campaign, which takes place each year around the world, kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day.
The Torn Jersey at Casa Milan and World Children’s Day
One of the most fundamental rights of every child, regardless of where in the world they are born, is the right to play. Chasing after a ball, forming a team, picturing a field using their imagination… Play is not just a source of entertainment for children; it is their way of holding on to life, a means of expressing themselves, and a space for their soul to breathe.
Zehir is ready for duty!
ASAM’s Search and Rescue Dog Zehir has successfully passed AFAD’s accreditation exam.