In December 2021, DG ECHO Commissioner Lenarčič together with our Secretary-General, Jagan Chapagain announced an additional €325 million to extend the Emergency Social Safety Net (ESSN) programme addressing the basic needs of refugee populations until 20231. Parallel communication was made on the ESSN transition towards development assistance so that it will be funded by DG…
Current Situation Since 2014, Türkiye has been managing the world’s largest population of persons under temporary and international protection. In October 2022, the number of Syrians under temporary protection was over 3.65 million, almost half of whom are children while 46 per cent of Syrians under temporary protection are women and girls.1 Türkiye also hosts…
Displacement is becoming increasingly complex as new factors intersect with traditional drivers. With growing conflicts, climate change, pandemics, energy and food crises, the number of forcibly displaced people globally surged to 103 million, 32.5 million of whom are refugees, in the first half of 2022, according to UNHCR’s Mid-Year Trends report released on 27 October…
In 2022, within the scope of its cross-border operations, IOM implemented various projects in partnership with on-ground actors in the Northwestern Syria region, covering WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), livelihoods, cash assistance, camp coordination and management, shelter, protection, and health. These projects were carried out in support of 11 planned camps in Idlib and Aleppo,…
It would not be accurate to characterize the current century as one marked by natural disasters, climate change with escalating impacts and drought, and forced displacement due to wars and conflicts. As emphasized in the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Global Wage Report on the Monitoring of the World of Work1, the effects of political, economic,…
Türkiye and Japan are two countries with strong and longstanding relations in mutual assistance. For nearly a century, the Japanese Government has been providing both financial and technical support to strengthen the socio-economic development of the Republic of Türkiye. Türkiye is simultaneously continuing its economic and social progress while effectively addressing challenges such as the…
The Turkish Catastrophe Insurance Pool (TCIP) has worked on all cylinders to fulfill its duties and responsibilities in 2021, which has been the case since the first day. The works and projects we carried out in 2022 involve new topics put on the agenda in 2022, in addition to the ongoing and regular ones. In…
With the same determination from the very beginning, the Turkish Green Crescent continues its fight against alcohol, tobacco, drugs, gambling and technology addictions on national and international levels. We continue to raise awareness with the help of our 120 branches, thousands of volunteers, board of directors, stakeholders, and other supporters. As the Turkish Green Crescent,…
The main purpose of TEGV, established on 23 January 1995, is to help children of primary school age (7-16) with the basic education provided by the state and to equip them with various life skills. TEGV develops and implements training programs to contribute to the development of children as individuals who stick to the basic…
Türkiye has witnessed many social and environmental issues in 2022 due to global factors, such as the pandemic, climate change, and war, which have environmental and social impacts and risks. Modern societies are at risk in many ways due to national and global factors in the 21st century, which Ulrich Beck calls “risk society.” Civil…
