By Tutengul Kucuker | Fundraising Asistant Specialist
Mehmet A. is a porter. He makes his living by carrying loans in Kandra, a small province in Turkey. People learnt his story through a donation he recently made to Darussafaka.
Mr. A could not finish middle school because he had to support his family. Since then he is working in Kandra, known as Brother Mehmet in the neighbourhood. When he donated his daily wage to Darussafaka we had the chance to listen his story. All of a sudden all the press had eyes on him and the whole public.
He told us that him and his crew of 5 porters decided to donate their daily wages to a non-profit organization every month. He wanted to create a social value through his work that is why he started this ritual. Mr. A. has searched 12 NGOs on internet and every month they choose one foundation by lot. Since then they made donations to 5 institutions.
Last May, as Darussfaka Society we have invited Mr. A to the school to say thank you. He was really enthusiastic about to meet the students. By the time he walked in trough the door he started to play football with the children. He visited the classrooms and have talked to student and teachers.
Our Chairman Talha Camas has introduced him a certificate to show our greetings. Classy porter has mentioned that; Education is cruical. This donation goes to children who have lost one or both parents. I hope I will be an example for the people so that world will be a better place.
Mr. A gives us hope to believe no matter economis circumstances are the good in people finds its way. It gives people to think about how it is easy to contribute to the society without thinking it is too little.
Today, Darüssafaka creates a better future for needy, talented students with one or no parents. Inviting students at the age of ten, the Society provides full scholarship and boarding from a student’s fifth year through to the end of high school. Given an opportunity for a world-class education, students are able to embark on a new life as self confident, thinking, inquiring, and curious individuals who feel responsible for the community.
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