Turkey
Discover our storiesIn Turkey works 11.11.11 together with partner organisations to better protect Syrians on the run. We strengthen local partners, provide emergency assistance in crisis situations, and conduct research and joint policy work. Together we amplify the voices of the most vulnerable and ensure that they are actively involved in decision-making that determines their future.
Together with our partners we focus on:
In 2024, we launched Force4Refugees. Six Turkish organisations were tasked with mapping their needs and challenges and developing a plan around them. They then received direct funding to put their plans into practice: from offering direct assistance to people on the run, to conducting research and strengthening small-scale initiatives through training. The knowledge gained forms the backbone for the next phase: joint policy work at national and international level, with a special focus on the UN Refugee Agency. UNHCRIn this way we ensure that refugees play an active and central role in decision-making about their own future.
11.11.11 is ready to intervene when the need is greatest. After the devastating earthquakes of February 6, 2023, we made sure that our partner olive branch immediate emergency relief. Thanks to this support, Olive Branch was able to set up field kitchens and distribute tents, blankets and hygiene products in the affected areas.
From 2022 to 2024, we implemented the “Digital Space for Civic Space” project in southern Turkey together with partner organizations. This project included three major components: regular digital surveys to map the needs of Syrian refugees, training 15 smaller Syrian organizations, and joint research and policy work.
11.11.11 also works closely with the digital platform Upinion in Turkey. Together with them, and with the active input of other partner organizations, we regularly conduct surveys on the situation of Syrian refugees in the country.
The unwavering partnership with 11.11.11 over the years has filled our hearts. Their unwavering support during crises such as COVID-19 and the earthquake in Syria and Turkey has saved lives. The dedication of 11.11.11 to human rights, their professionalism and genuine care makes us feel like family, boosting our morale and our impact.
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11.11.11 has 5 partner organisations in Turkey. They work to better protect Syrian refugees by supporting projects and joint policy work.
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In 2024, all partner organizations in the Middle East together received 586.886 euros from 11.11.11.
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Five member organizations of 11.11.11 have partners in Syria. All member organizations together have more than 250 partner organizations in the Middle East.
What have we already achieved together with many others
After the devastating earthquakes of February 6, 2023, partner organization Olive Branch is not sitting idly by. They are providing emergency aid to hundreds of victims.
Fifteen Syrian organisations will receive in-depth training between 2022 and 2024 on mapping human rights violations, digital data collection and dealing with victims of violations.
In September 2023, the European Parliament will speak out against the forced deportations of Syrian refugees in Turkey and the lack of access for independent observers in Turkish detention centres.
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Support 11.11.11 so that our partner organisations in Turkey can work on better protection of people on the run, do policy work and take action in emergency situations.
