IOM GAF: Assisting Trafficking Victims & Migrants

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IOM GAF: Assisting Trafficking Victims & Migrants
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IOM GAF: Assisting Trafficking Victims & Migrants
IOM GAF: Assisting Trafficking Victims & Migrants
IOM GAF: Assisting Trafficking Victims & Migrants
IOM GAF: Assisting Trafficking Victims & Migrants
IOM GAF: Assisting Trafficking Victims & Migrants
IOM GAF: Assisting Trafficking Victims & Migrants
IOM GAF: Assisting Trafficking Victims & Migrants
IOM GAF: Assisting Trafficking Victims & Migrants
IOM GAF: Assisting Trafficking Victims & Migrants
IOM GAF: Assisting Trafficking Victims & Migrants

Project Report | Oct 3, 2025
Thanks to You, Merve can now recognize voices and communicate more confidently

By Sonia Agnesod | Planning, Coordination and compliance

Merve watering plants Photo: IOM 2025/Mehmet Boran
Merve watering plants Photo: IOM 2025/Mehmet Boran

In the remote border province of Mardin, Türkiye, Hasan and his daughter Merve faced years of hardship. Living in a rural village with limited access to healthcare and education, Merve’s hearing impairment made everyday life a challenge—and her dream of attending school seemed impossible.

But thanks to your generous support, hope found its way to their doorstep.

After years of struggling with broken or outdated hearing devices, Hasan finally received help through a local initiative supported by your donations. Merve was fitted with a new hearing device tailored to her needs—restoring not just her ability to hear, but her confidence and joy.

For the first time in years, her family dares to dream again. Merve is now preparing to attend school, make friends, and live the life every child deserves. 

Find out more about Merve's story in the link provided.

Merve and her father. Photo: IOM 2025/Mehmet Boran
Merve and her father. Photo: IOM 2025/Mehmet Boran

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Organization Information

US Association for International Migration (USA for IOM)

Location: Washington, DC - USA
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Twitter: @USAforIOM
Project Leader:
Maria Moreno
Washington , DC United States
$6,096 raised of $50,000 goal
 
58 donations
$43,904 to go
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