Istanbul
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Turkey
- Environment/Sustainable development
- Gender
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- International/Cultural relations
- Media
- Research
- Youth and education
Our values underpin everything we do, from working with vulnerable communities to partnering with organisations, individuals, and other stakeholders. They are the framework through which we deliver our strategy, the signposts that guide us on our path, and the pillars on which we lean in the most challenging of times.
Humanitarianism
We believe in the essential dignity and respect of all human beings, and in serving, supporting and advocating on behalf of poor, marginalised people and those affected by conflict and crises.
Courage
We believe in standing with the vulnerable communities we serve, taking the necessary risks, appropriately assessed, in order to respond effectively to people’s needs.
Integrity
Our actions and relationships with our stakeholders are characterized by honesty and openness in all our dealings.
Respect
We value others. We listen to them and we believe in the power of partnership to effect change in people’s lives.
Inspiration
Move people to believe in better
Innovation
Make a difference, differently
Impact
Create change that matters
1- Emergency response:
Conflict, instability, poor governance and climate change have created an unprecedented level of humanitarian need.
Often spanning multiple geographies, crises are becoming increasingly complex and protected, with affected communities needing additional support for longer periods of time.
Saving lives and alleviating human suffering:
Iyilik Denizi's Emergency Response function focuses on saving lives and alleviating human suffering. This response often involves prioritizing needs such as food, water, shelter, cash, and other non-food items. It also sees Iyilik Denizi reduce morbidity and mortality through the delivery of targeted health responses, including emergency sanitation, hygiene promotion, disease surveillance, immunization campaigns, outbreak response, curative nutrition programs, and primary healthcare services.
Such initiatives may then transition to more sustained and long-term programming, where the focus shifts to the rehabilitation of health, water, sanitation, food, and other market systems.
2- Sustaining people’s Livelihoods
Many of the local populations in Iyilik Denizi's programs make their living from the informal economy, with high numbers of young people unable to access employment, education, and training. This leads to increased levels of
poverty and inequality and leaves communities vulnerable and exposed to shocks. Promoting market skills and financial inclusion
In the informal sector, livelihoods are typically secured through
self-employment, micro or small businesses, rather than through salaried jobs. Recognizing this, and focusing particularly on women and young people, Iyilik Denizi is working to support the development of sustainable and resilient livelihoods.
There is no better approach to solving challenges than the famous saying "two heads are better than one." Whether creating internal partnerships between colleagues or departments, to larger partnerships between our national and international networks, harnessing the strengths and abilities of others from different corners of our ecosystem is one of the most strategic ways for organizations to scale their innovation and solve complex challenges.
At Iyilik Denizi, we aim to work closely with our local, national and international partners to achieve our common goals and strengthen our capacities to benefit our communities around the world.
Join a global network
Work closely with our partners
Exchange experiences and best practices
Participate in national and international events and conferences
