Türkiye: Help for refugee children
Asylum Seekers and Refugees Solidarity Association (ARSA)
The Arsa organization is committed to education and the rights of refugees. Game, painting and music offers as well as language courses and safe spaces for children strengthen self-confidence and give new courage to live.
“When we came to Turkey with my family, my life got better. I learned Turkish and went to school. Then my ID card was blocked. Since then I have not been allowed to go to school. Our financial situation is no longer good. That all makes me sad. Nevertheless, I hold on to life, support my family and give their strength. At Arsa I learned some English and now also play the guitar. I enjoy the music and give me hope: at some point we will be better. ”
Setara from Afghanistan, 14 years old
Fisa çocuk
The "Justice for Children" project is committed to making children's rights violations visible, fighting impunity in attacks and supporting affected children and their families in access to justice. The TDH partner organization FISA Coçuk helps children and their families to demand their rights and offers legal and psychosocial support. Fisa Coçuk also provides psychosocial help in the regions around Adıyaman affected by earthquakes and trains young people as mentors so that they can support younger people. In addition, the project strengthens the ability of civil society organizations in Turkey through training and joint actions, such as submitting a parallel report to the UN Children's Rights Committee or lobbying for a comprehensive child law policy.
Dünya Evimiz: Perspectives for young refugees
The "Building Resilience and Integrated Communities in Ankara" (Brica) project strengthens the coexistence of young people with and without escape history in Ankara. The focus is on information events on legal and social issues, individual legal advice and workshops on professional skills. With the project, the Terre of the Hommes partner organization Dunya Evimiz also promotes the participation of young people through leadership training and supports them in bringing their votes into the local community. The aim is to raise awareness of rights, to promote economic independence and to improve social interaction.