20 June World Refugee Day: A Pair of Boots, A Hope
He was once a little child born in a refugee camp in Ghana. Today, he plays football in some of the world’s biggest stadiums, applauded by millions. Alphonso Davies’ story is not only a story of success; it is also one of the strongest examples of how a child’s life can change when provided with a safe environment, education, and opportunity.
When I paint, I draw the world as it is in my heart
Through the “Growing Up with Play” project, implemented in Hatay İSO Container City with the collaboration of the Muzaffer Akpınar Foundation (MAV) and the Association for Social Development and Aid Mobilization (ASAM), children are learning to express themselves more freely through play.
March 8 International Women’s Day: A Mother, a Song, and a Life Rebuilt
Rana* carried a single dream in her heart while living in Syria: to become a doctor and help people. However, due to developments in her country, this dream remained unfulfilled.
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.
The 28 th Flying Broom International Women’s Film Festival Begins
Held with the theme “Unique Women, Unique Stories”, the festival will continue until June 4.
Volleyball became a struggle for me to honor the memories of my friends who passed away in the earthquake
SGDD-ASAM brought together Pırıl Akdeniz, who lost her teammate Ceren Topal in the earthquake, with national volleyball player Zehra Güneş.
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!”
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.