After re-locating to Istanbul from Syria I have been dedicated to re-establishing my life and seeking opportunities to create a successful future for myself. My work with Turkish NGO Kültürhane Derneği (Ad.dar Center) show my strengths in working independently and as part of a team. As a quick learner, and responsible individual I consider my top skills to be an effective communicator, adaptable and project coordinator and manager.
Support refugees and Turkish women and children in the building of sustainable and healthy futures
Company Description
The mission of Hand Up İstanbul is to promote human agency and community capacity building in order to achieve a better future for Istanbul’s most marginalized. More specifically, through the sharing of the community’s collective knowledge, experiences and ideas, combined with the values of trust and respect, we believe that a brighter future is within reach.
Kültürhane Sosyal Yardımlaşma ve Dayanışma Derneği (AD.DAR Community Center)
August 2014
to July 2015
Full-time
Istanbul
Turkey
• Oversee all daily operations, coordinate volunteer activities, and supervise events for local community center for Syrian and Palestinian refugees
• Coordinate 3 month psychosocial support program for 15-20 refugee children
• Manage awareness-raising and fundraising events, including spoken word poetry and Syrian documentary screenings
• Organize and manage Middle Eastern choir featuring community members
• Supervised poetry event featuring prominent Syrian poet from London
Company Description
Ad.dar (“home” in Arabic) is an all-volunteer, non-political, non-religious, multi-cultural community initiative established for Syrian and Syrian-Palestinian refugees living in Istanbul. Ad Dar’s international volunteers (from Syria, Turkey, United States, Germany, Canada and more) organize activities and classes, as well as various forms of practical, social, and emotional assistance for children, families, and youths. Ad.dar is unique in that the organization is explicitly apolitical and inclusive of all—completely regardless of sect or creed. All are welcome.
