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Design+Peace, in collaboration with the Mavi Kelebekler Children’s Rights Community, hosted its first Career Day at the Subaşı Container City Birlikte Güzel space. The event featured speakers from various fields, including journalism, law, architecture, and health, offering students valuable insights and inspiration for their future careers. The event aimed to empower young people, especially in post-disaster regions, by providing them with career guidance and motivation. Design+Peace looks forward to organizing more Career Days to continue supporting students' professional aspirations.
Design+Peace’s first kids and family camp, held from November 4-6 at Hakoni House in Rize, brought 23 children and 40 participants together for activities like workshops, art, and yoga. Funds raised supported communities in Hatay and earthquake-affected areas, and the children wrote letters to peers in Hatay, fostering empathy. Preparations for 2025 camps are underway, and Design+Peace welcomes suggestions and sponsorships.
Design+Peace’s Art Ambassadors Program supported Muzip Tiyatro in performing Keloğlan and Rapunzel across Hatay, captivating children and families with educational and entertaining shows. The performances received great enthusiasm, and the community expressed strong support for future events. In 2025, Design+Peace will continue to support Muzip Tiyatro’s original works and seeks sponsors to help expand access to art for children.
PlayPark is a natural, organic playground designed for children aged 5-12 years. The project aims to foster physical and psychological development through play, utilizing sustainable materials and natural elements. The playground promotes creativity, teamwork, and community engagement, offering children a safe space to play and socialize.
The Design+Peace Libraries Book Donation Campaign aims to support children and youth affected by the earthquake in Hatay by expanding the library in the "Better Together" area. The library, which has been warmly received, provides children with access to books that fuel their imagination and enhance their education.
The "Better Together" project is the second phase of an initiative to support children and women in Hatay's Subaşı Container Settlement after the earthquake. This safe, accessible space includes a play area, study zone, library, kitchen, and restrooms, serving as a base for our outreach to residents. Through partnerships with Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, we provide art workshops, educational support, and community events like theater performances and Career Days. By expanding resources and fostering solidarity, "Better Together" empowers residents to rebuild with hope and resilience.
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.
The Art Ambassadors program targets art communities in high schools and colleges, including groups involved in art, dance, theatre, drama, photography, and music. Design+Peace aims to reach students at a young age who express themselves through art and enhance their journey while integrating the act of helping others into their daily lives.
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.
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.
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.
