design+peace
Design + Peace
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About us
Design+Peace is a non-profit organization addressing pressing environmental and societal issues with a focus on research, education, collaboration, and innovation. In addition to our humanitarian projects, we provide a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration, where people from diverse backgrounds can work together. Our aim is to establish a multidisciplinary network that connect those who share our commitment to promoting positive social and environmental change.
active projects
More projects will be announced soon!
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Çocuktu bu hikayenin kahramanı. Yeşillikler içinde, omzunda önce annesinin elini hissetti. Nasıl da güven vericiydi. Sonra derin bi nefes aldı. Ardından yine. Oksijeni bile başka mıydı buranın ne? Yaptığı son egzersiz dengelemişti tüm uyumu. Daha fazlasına ihtiyacı olduğunu hissetti. Birazdan tanışacağı arkadaşlarıyla göz göze geldi. Gülümsedi.
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The Racson Project is taking a big step forward with Design+Peace! Newsom has been carrying the torch of hope for 52 days from London to Turkey to build our Eco Village in Hatay Samandağ!
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Design+Peace ailesi olarak, deprem bölgesinde, özellikle Hatay’da kadınlar ve çocuklar için yürüttüğümüz projelerimize destek olmak amacıyla sizi özel bir deneyime davet ediyoruz. Programımız 17 Mayıs 2024 Cuma günü katılımcıların kendi imkanlarıyla Nevşehir- Cappadocia Inans Cave Otel’e varışıyla başlıyor. 2 gece 3 gün sürecek turumuzda Yoga, Drama ve Sanat aktiviteleriyle dolu dolu geçerken, tabii ki Kapadokya’nın doğal güzelliklerinden de faydalanacağız.
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HOPE - Umut Kadınları broadens our mission to foster personal development for women and to meet the emotional and physical needs of children in distress. The 'Birlikte Güzel' Space is being transformed into a nurturing hub that houses a sewing workshop, aimed at creating job opportunities for local women. The products crafted here are purposed to aid children in need, thus nurturing a cycle of communal solidarity and sustainable growth.
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HUB - Birlikte Güzel, located in the Hatay Expo area, provides a support facility, equipped with kitchen, bathing, and restroom amenities. This initiative was born out of the urgent need for a space where healing, learning, and personal growth can occur. Established to respond to the aftermath of Hatay's February 2023 earthquakes, the hub offers a range of workshops, educational sessions, and counseling services. These programs are dedicated to helping women and children from the affected communities to recover psychologically and build resilience for the future.
ways to contribute
Design+Peace provides a platform for everyone who wishes to be a part of positive change, a platform for the exchange of knowledge and collaboration.
You can support us by joining our team, volunteering, making donations, and becoming our partner. Contact us to get involved with our projects.
We welcome new ideas on how we can improve our organization. If you have an idea, please send it along. Together we can make a difference!
OUR FOcus Areas
Our Partners
The Decathlon Foundation
The Decathlon Foundation unites the non-profit and corporate sectors through sport, driven by Decathlon teammates' passion. Their mission is to enable teammates to participate in solidarity projects and provide sport opportunities to as many people as possible, particularly those in need nearby. The foundation aims to combine sport, education, and employability by financing sustainable investments like sports ground renovations and providing sports equipment.
Koru Atölye
A social initiative established in Hatay to sustain a local employment model after a disaster, operating without profit motive. They believe in the growth of a strong community through solidarity focused on education and production.
Bridge to Turkey Fund (BTF)
Established in 2003, BTF, a US-based 501(c)(3) non-profit, focuses on children's education and healthcare in Turkey. It collaborates with Turkish NGOs and global donors to support underserved youth, emphasizing democratic and secular values.
SF Earthquake Action
This grassroots group responds to the 2023 Turkey and Syria earthquake by organizing support activities and providing essential services like shelter and medical aid to various affected groups, including women, LGBTQI+ individuals, and refugees.
Anatolian Arts Institute (ANA+)
ANA+ focuses on celebrating and understanding Anatolian cultures. Through events, research, and education, it aims to foster an open space for diverse community collaboration and cultural exploration.
UCIM
Founded in 2017, UCIM combats child abuse in Turkey. Led by teacher and award-winning activist Saadet Özkan, the organization offers legal, educational, and psychological support to combat child abuse, supported by over 50,000 volunteers.
Umutlar Yeşersin Community
Umutlar Yeşersin is a volunteer organization that makes impactful steps towards improving children's lives. This community focuses on enhancing the educational and living standards of children. From improving the physical conditions of educational institutions to fulfilling children's clothing needs, they carry out a wide range of projects.
ID Kültür ve Sanat
D Culture and Art is a volunteer community aimed at improving the education and quality of life for children and youth. It organizes fun learning activities and provides educational spaces to support their education. This organization positively impacts the lives of children and youth with support from various segments of the community.
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news & updates
Stay informed with the latest news from Design+Peace! Keep checking back to stay connected and see how we continue to make a difference through creativity and compassion.
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Umutlar Yesersin Community, in collaboration with Design+Peace, visited the Unity Beautiful Area in January, just before the 1st anniversary of the earthquake. Bringing gifts to our children, the Umutlar Yesersin team spent enjoyable time with them and discussed with field workers where improvements could be made. At the same time, our team working on the Hope-Umut Women's textile workshop emphasized the need for more support in Hatay province for women and children, suggesting that future projects should take this into account.
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In the heart of Hatay, we’re nurturing resilience and joy in kids affected by the earthquake. Through engaging craft activities and colorful paintings, these amazing kids are rediscovering hope. Stay tuned for our upcoming women’s workshops in 2024, empowering and uplifting the community!
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In a world that sometimes feels dark, your kindness illuminates the path to a better tomorrow. Uplift mothers, uplift children, uplift Hatay, uplift lives. Together, let's make a lasting impact.