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In a country dominated by silence, Armin* strongly used his most powerful weapon: music. As a result, he was forced to leave his country but did not know how to apply for asylum in Türkiye until he met DRC’s partner, RRT.

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.

Two years on, refugee women in Turkey tell their stories about overcoming the impact COVID-19 left on their lives.

Two disasters hit Şanlıurfa, Türkiye: the earthquakes and floods. Solutions were needed for the people in vulnerable situations who were struggling to find jobs after many businesses were shut down.