Happy World Children’s Day!
In commemoration of the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child on November 20, 1959, and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child on November 20, 1989, 20 November is celebrated as “World Children’s Day”.
Grant Application Call for Associations working with Ukrainian Asylum Seekers
SGDD-ASAM and UNICEF invite NGOs working with Ukrainian asylum seekers to apply for a small grant.
ASAM Attended the International CAF Webinar
The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) organized a webinar on the “Türkiye and Syria Earthquakes”. Discussions were held regarding the types of assistance that humanitarian aid organizations can continue providing for the long-lasting impact of the earthquake.
ASAM has taken the name Association for Social Development and Aid Mobilization!
Türkiye’s largest non-governmental organization, ASAM, has been restructured. Amending its name to Association for Social Development and Aid Mobilization, ASAM adopts a more inclusive and holistic approach and stands “in solidarity with all those in need of a helping hand!”
Happy October 11, International Day of the Girl Child
Empowered girls, empowered tomorrows!
A Basic Need for a Healthy Beginning: Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is a unique method, not only for the physical health of babies, but also for strengthening emotional bonds and providing a loving and warm atmosphere.
We’re shouting out on 21 September International Day Of Peace! We want peace!
Based on Global Peace Index figures, the number of persons who lost their lives in conflicts across the world in 2022 doubled when compared to the previous year.
ASAM Receives the State Medal and Order of Supreme Sacrifice
In recognition of their search and rescue operations and humanitarian aid efforts in Hatay, the ASAM Canine Search and Rescue Team was awarded the “State Medal and Order of Supreme Sacrifice of the Republic of Türkiye” by the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye.
We are in Hatay on 19 August World Humanitarian Day
19 August World Humanitarian Day is dedicated to honoring humanitarian aid workers who wholeheartedly commit to their mission, making a significant impact through solidarity, and paying tribute to those who lost their lives during humanitarian aid efforts all around the world.
Being able to fulfill the wishes of my children is something entirely different!
Nevide Öcal, the 44-year-old earthquake survivor mother of 4 children, employed in the Hatay Samandağ Soup Kitchen as part of the WFP (United Nations World Food Programme) Early Recovery by SES (Socioeconomic Empowerment and Sustainability) Project, is able to improve her family’s living conditions.
