Coexistence Project for Children

by Mavi Kalem Association
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children
Coexistence Project for Children

Summary

This project is based on the concept of improving life standards of children that come with their families to Istanbul for reasons like conflict in different places of Anatolia and war in Syria. Children belong to different ethnic identities and culture life is based on violence, discrimination, mistrust and victimhood. Activities that will be held with children can be summarized as; therapies for opting to live together, handling violence, confidence development, personal therapy sessions.

$8,138
total raised
130
donors
0
monthly donors
1
fundraiser
10
years

Challenge

Fener-Balat area is one of the oldest settlements in Istanbul. The area houses Turks, Kurds, Romani, to a lesser extent Greeks and Armenians and with the war in Syria, Syrians. The area receives migrations non-stop. Ethnical, religious and cultural differences, secluded lives, poverty and conservatism brings problems like; violence, discrimination, lack of confidence, being drawn away from education, moving towards risky economic methods. Children are the most disadvantaged group here.

Solution

Educational and entertainment zones for children will be implemented. They will be supported in meeting each other and in discovering their own skills. Art activities, tours and joint-games, as well as games and exercises based on violence, discrimination and awareness raising on human rights will be implemented. Personal therapy will be an active service for children that require. All activities will be implemented by psychological therapist and our volunteers.

Long-Term Impact

150 children will be the beneficiaries of Project, from different cultural backgrounds and ethnicity.Children will be past the stage of developing skills for friendships, entertainment behaviors, getting to know each other, understand each other and work with company. This Project is under the headline of "Children Programs" that have been going on since 2012 throughout various projects.Contact with the very same children will be in place throughout the educational support program in school time

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

Resources

Organization Information

Mavi Kalem Association

Location: Istanbul, Fatih - Turkey
Website:
Facebook: Facebook Page
Twitter: @mavikalem
Project Leader:
Gamze Karadağ Koç
General Coordinator
Istanbul , Fatih Turkey

Funded Project!

Combined with other sources of funding, this project raised enough money to fund the outlined activities and is no longer accepting donations.
   

Still want to help?

Support another project run by Mavi Kalem Association that needs your help, such as:

Find a Project

Learn more about GlobalGiving

Teenage Science Students
Vetting +
Due Diligence

Snorkeler
Our
Impact

Woman Holding a Gift Card
Give
Gift Cards

Young Girl with a Bicycle
GlobalGiving
Guarantee

Get incredible stories, promotions, and matching offers in your inbox

WARNING: Javascript is currently disabled or is not available in your browser. GlobalGiving makes extensive use of Javascript and will not function properly with Javascript disabled. Please enable Javascript and refresh this page.