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Massive earthquakes have struck Turkey and Syria, leaving thousands of people dead, injured and homeless. We are helping with emergency shelter and other basic needs. Support our disaster relief work now.

Many talented refugees lack financial means to start businesses. This is a story of Nesrin, a refugee supported by INGEV and DRC, who turned her dream into reality.

Rami took a leap of faith. Amidst the turmoil in Syria, he made the difficult decision to abandon his studies and leave his country. Many warned him this would ruin his future, but he believed in himself.

“Leaving my country was hard, but trying to be myself again here was harder.”

“Every day is a chance to learn and grow, but you need the means to do that.”

The Taliban takeover of the government in Afghanistan has affected the lives of many people. Some of those still experience the consequences of the abrupt takeover, including those seeking asylum in Türkiye.

Stories of Creativity and Resilience.

Two months after the earthquake, everyone is trying to stand up on their feet, including business owners.

Six months after the devastating twin earthquakes hit Türkiye and Syria, the need for humanitarian support persists. More than 3.5 million remain displaced.

The earthquake in Türkiye created a lot of challenges for refugees such as civil registration process.