The STRIVE (Supporting Transition, Recovery, Inclusion & Vocational Empowerment) Project has officially begun with an opening meeting, aiming to minimize the devastating effects of the earthquake and enhance economic resilience. Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the project is implemented through the British Red Cross (BRC). While the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) provides technical support, the Türk Kızılay Community-Based Migration Programs Coordination serves as the implementing partner in the field.

Partnership Agreement Signed, Implementation Started

At the project launch meeting held on February 4-5, 2025, opening speeches were delivered by Alper Küçük, Director General of International Relations and Migration Affairs at Türk Kızılay; Jessie Thompson, IFRC Head of Delegation in Türkiye; Roohi Malik, FCDO International Development Director; and Julia Brothwell, BRC Partnership Manager. Following the speeches, the tripartite partnership agreement was signed, officially marking the commencement of the project.

Reaching Thousands Across 7 Provinces

The STRIVE Project will be implemented in Adana, Adıyaman, Gaziantep, Hatay, Kahramanmaraş, Malatya, and Şanlıurfa, with a planned duration of five years. The key objectives of the project include:

• Conducting seven comprehensive labor market supply-demand analyses,
• Providing Turkish language training to 3,150 individuals,
• Offering vocational training to 2,625 participants,
• Delivering social skills development training to 6,300 individuals,
• Supporting the employment of 6,510 people,
• Providing work permit consultancy to 1,414 individuals and covering permit fees,
• Organizing 28 career fairs,
• Supporting 600 SMEs.

In total, 11,624 earthquake-affected individuals are expected to benefit from the project.

A Strong Step for the Earthquake Region

Beyond creating employment opportunities, the STRIVE Project aims to strengthen social cohesion and support the economic resilience of communities. With the Türk Kızılay Community-Based Migration Programs Coordination as the field implementer, this initiative aspires to contribute to the long-term economic recovery of the region and build a sustainable future for those affected by the earthquake.

In cooperation with IFRC, Şanlıurfa and Hatay Community Centers continue to provide hygiene kits to families in need as part of our combats against COVID-19.

We hosted the Board Members of World Food Programme in our EU-Funded Community Center in Ankara. Our Deputy Director General Alper Küçük explained national & international activities of Turkish Red Crescent.

"Community Centers provide very special services for children and give them hope." Parents share their children's happiness in focus group interviews with WFP Board Members and the Turkish Red Crescent.

3-day Meeting on thematic scoping/planning mission for the future Turkish Red Crescent integrated program under Facility for Refugees in Turkey (FRIT) held between September 4-7, 2018.

The event started with the opening speeches of Deputy Director General Alper Küçük, IFRC Turkey Representative Metter Petersen.

In the meeting, where Representatives of different areas in National Societies, as well as Turkish Red Crescent staff participated, role and services of Kızılay under FRIT II Programme and how the partner National Societies and IFRC can support them will be discussed.

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