International Day of the Girl Child: For Revan, It Was School That Was Far Away, Not Her Dreams
13-year-old Revan was unable to attend school regularly for a period of time due to her school being far from home and the financial hardships her family endured. But even when she was away from school, she never gave up on her dreams. She always knew where she wanted to go. With the support of the Association for Social Development and Aid Mobilization (ASAM), Revan returned to school and is now preparing for the future together with her friends she missed so much.
A Story of Solidarity Holding on to the Child Within
Bushra Nemamah Amenn’s life has long been shaped by discipline and responsibility. She was a biology teacher back in Iraq. Spending her days in the laboratory, looking through a microscope and explaining cells and the life of living organisms to her students…
Sentences Formed Through Play
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. Adnan Asaf’s story is an inspiring example of how play can strengthen this journey of self-expression.
Children’s dreams are rekindled
Meryem Hanım* (37), who says that “a mother’s greatest wish is for her children to be well,” describes how her children re-engaged with school, play, and their dreams thanks to the support provided through the partnership between Save the Children Türkiye and ASAM.
Whenever I found myself in a difficult situation, I ran to the heroes in red vests
“Despite all the challenges, I had to be happy. Because if a mother is happy at home, the whole family is happy”, says Elif Hanım*(38), who is rebuilding her life step by step in Hatay with the support provided through the partnership of Save the Children Türkiye and SGDD-ASAM.
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.
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.
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.