Hello everyone from the ninth issue of our News from the Ecosystem series!
As IDEMA, INOGAR, and Needs Map, we are institutions that are nourished by the same creative ecosystem, working in collaboration and coordination. In this context, in our monthly newsletters, we cover developments, projects, and field activities from our ecosystem, which consists of IDEMA, INOGAR, and Needs Map. We also share special newsletters written with experts from our ecosystem and stakeholder network at regular intervals.
In this month’s issue, we bring you news from our ecosystem in July.
We wish you pleasant reading!
Disaster Preparedness and Post-Disaster Reconstruction
Empowering Social Spaces for Women with Maruderm: Hatay Needs Map Container Living Area Project
July 19, 2024
In collaboration with MaruDerm Cosmetics and Needs Map, we transformed the communal area in the Hatay Needs Map Container Living Area into a social space for women. By analyzing the needs of women in the region, we designed a social space that they can use comfortably for education and workshop activities. 📚
During the procurement process, we meticulously considered every detail, from furniture to food supplies. With the project’s completion, this social space opened its doors with great enthusiasm and excitement. We aim to foster a strong bond of solidarity among women, build new friendships, and experience the pride of achieving together.
With National Karate Athlete Dilara Bozan at Team Paribu Sports Area in Hatay
July 25, 2024
The “Team Paribu Sports Areas in Disaster Regions” project, implemented by Paribu and Needs Map, has been providing nearly 400 children and young people with regular sports opportunities for a year. 🤾🏻♀️
On July 25, students asked national karate athlete Dilara Bozan questions about her sports journey and participated in sports activities with her at the Team Paribu Sports Area in Hatay. With our belief in the healing power of sports, we continue our efforts for children and young people in the earthquake zone.
Dream Ship Set Sail
July 29, 2024
The “Dream Ship” project, developed in collaboration with Evyap Duru and Needs Map, is designed to encourage children to think creatively. Within the project, activities are conducted to enhance the social and cognitive skills of children living in container cities in the earthquake region.
Children enjoy various workshops on creative drama, ecological awareness, and painting on the Dream Ship while gaining new skills! They also increase their awareness of environmental protection by engaging in bird/butterfly watching and learning to navigate using a compass and map, thus getting to know nature. 🍀
Cooperatives
Building a Better Tomorrow with Cooperatives
This year, we launched the “Building a Better Tomorrow with Cooperatives” series for International Day of Cooperatives celebrated on July 6 under the theme “Cooperatives Build a Better Future for Everyone.”
“Social cooperatives represent a solidarity economy that has been growing and developing, especially in Europe in recent years, representing cooperative innovation and institutional innovation.” – Dr. Ali Ercan Özgür
In our ecosystem, INOGAR and Needs Map continue their efforts to strengthen solidarity and mutual aid with a social cooperative approach, aiming to reduce inequality with the belief that all lives have equal value. IDEMA, with its experience and expertise in the field of cooperatives, continues to work on capacity building and improving operational processes for the sustainability of cooperatives. With the “Building a Better Tomorrow with Cooperatives” series, we embarked on a journey to discuss the cooperatives that are an essential part of our ecosystem, the activities we undertake together, and the value they create.
We listened to İhtiyaç Haritası, INOGAR, Beri Women’s Cooperative, Ahenk Cooperative, Mathematics Education Cooperative, Hepimiz Doğayız, and DAF Interdisciplinary Philosophy Cooperative; IDEMA, Needs Map, INOGAR Co-Founder Ali Ercan Özgür, PhD, Needs Map Executive Director Evren Aydoğan, INOGAR Board Chairman Mehmet Sarıca, IDEMA Deputy General Manager Gökçe Ahi, Mathematics Education Cooperative Co-Founder Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Karabey, Hepimiz Doğayız Co-Founder Arzu Kızbaz, and DAF Interdisciplinary Philosophy Cooperative Co-Founder Prof. Dr. Kurtul Gulenc. We thank all our stakeholders for their inspiring contributions.
Sustainability, Climate Crisis, and Migration
We Were in Lisbon for the 21st IMISCOE Annual Conference
July 2 – 5, 2024
The conference brought together researchers and project experts working on migration studies under the theme “Migration as a Social Construction: Reflexive Turn” from July 2-5.
In the session led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuba Bircan from Needs Map Europe, which aimed to combine migration studies with disciplines outside of social sciences, the latest developments in the CLIMB Project, on climate-based migration and big data, which IDEMA is also a partner in, were discussed.
Additionally, our Project Specialist Özgür Can Özüdoğru presented on IDEMA, Needs Map, and INOGAR, highlighting our humanitarian aid efforts during the February 6, 2023 earthquakes, particularly the “One Rent One Home” project. A short screening of the Solidarity Documentary followed the presentation. We thank the conference team and all participants for their invitations and keen interest.
We Attended the Thematic Working Group Meeting in Bursa
July 9, 2024
As part of the project “Updating the National Action Plan to Protect Our Seas Against Land-Based Pollutants – NAP 2024,” we attended the thematic working group meeting titled “Defining Applicable Targets, Prioritizing Potential Measures, Updating Hotspots and Sensitive Areas.”
The project, supported by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change, is carried out by the “Marine Research and Technologies Research Group” under the Climate Change and Sustainability Vice Presidency at TUBITAK MARMARA RESEARCH CENTER. We will continue our efforts in marine research, blue economy, and sustainability. We thank TUBITAK MAM for their invitation.
We Were at the “Migration, Migration Management, and Municipalities Panel” in Esenyurt
July 9, 2024
In Esenyurt, where a significant portion of the population consists of migrants and refugees, the “Migration, Migration Management, and Municipalities Panel” was held. The panel discussed the impacts of migration on the district and how to manage these effects correctly.
The panel, led by Esenyurt Mayor Prof. Dr. Ahmet Özer, included representatives from the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), Save the Children International-Turkey Country Office, Marmara Municipalities Union, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Migration, Migrants and Refugees Commission, NGOs, academics, and researchers. INOGAR Board Chairman Mehmet Sarıca, Prof. Dr. Murat Erdoğan, Prof. Dr. Şükrü Aslan, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Didem Danış, Esenyurt City Council representative Birgül Çay, and UNHCR representative Selçuk Şatana shared their knowledge and experiences.
COP29 Turkey Page is Live
July 10, 2024
The official website for Turkey’s participation in the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29), which will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11-22, has been launched: cop29turkiye.com.
The Ministry of Climate Change announced that the official website for Turkey’s participation in COP29, which will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11-22, has gone live. Participants can fill out individual participation and side event application forms through this page and find information in the frequently asked questions section.
A Better Future Platform Turns One Year Old
July 26, 2024
We have completed one year on our Better Future platform, launched by Enerjisa Energy, TBWA\ISTANBUL, and IDEMA to contribute to Turkey’s economic efficiency.
With the vision of a sustainable, equitable, smart, and green world, we are happy to have taken one more step towards a better future with the events and projects we have realized throughout the year. In the coming period, we will continue to develop concrete projects to increase Turkey’s economic efficiency, organize meetings to discuss regional and sectoral solution proposals, and work towards leaving a Better Future for future generations.
Development Glossary: Twin Transition, Blue Economy, Just Transition
July 17 – 30, 2024
We continue to introduce concepts from the development ecosystem in the Development Glossary. This month, we addressed prominent concepts in the ecosystem such as twin transition, blue economy, and just transition.
Just transition is a conceptual framework that helps the labor movement grasp the challenges in transitioning to a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy, indicating public policy needs and aiming to maximize benefits while minimizing burdens for workers and communities in the transformation. (International Labour Organization (ILO))
Twin transition is often used to refer to the simultaneous realization of digital transformation and green transformation. However, it is a comprehensive concept that signifies much more than digital transformation or green transformation alone. This process is a combined transformation journey that harmonizes the power of innovation and technology with environmental and social responsibility to achieve a sustainable future.
The blue economy refers to the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of the ocean ecosystem. (World Bank)
Education
We Completed “Community Engagement in Humanitarian Action Toolkit” and “Minimum Quality Standards and Indicators for Community Engagement” Trainings
July 7 – 8, 2024
As part of the project “Hearing All Voices: Strengthening Inclusive Humanitarian Action for Syrian Refugees in Turkey,” implemented by Support to Life, “Community Engagement in Humanitarian Action Toolkit” and “Minimum Quality Standards and Indicators for Community Engagement” trainings were completed on July 7-8 in İstanbul with the participation of civil society organizations, public institutions, and the private sector.
The project, funded by the European Union, is designed to strengthen the involvement of Syrian refugees and other vulnerable groups in humanitarian action. The training session emphasized increasing the participation of affected individuals and communities in humanitarian activities, improving quality and accountability standards in the humanitarian sector, and fostering collaboration among all stakeholders.
The sessions included a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical exercises, providing participants with the tools and skills needed to effectively engage with communities in humanitarian contexts.
We Completed Employability Skills Trainings
July 25, 2024
As the Youth Worker team of the Young Fair Future Project, the 26th Employability Skills Training and the 13th Basic Entrepreneurship Training were successfully completed with the participation of 46 beneficiaries. In August, 1 Employability Skills Training and 2 Basic Entrepreneurship Training are planned.
Culture, Arts, and Creative Industries
Take Your Place on the Culture Sun Map
July 1, 2024
The Culture Sun Map is a platform developed by IDEMA and Needs Map with the support of Enerjisa to create visibility for individuals working in the cultural and artistic ecosystem within the 11 provinces affected by the earthquake. It aims to make them accessible and analyze the employment changes in the cultural and artistic ecosystem caused by the earthquake.
Through this platform, cultural and artistic stakeholders in the earthquake region can share their experiences, current status, and contact information on the map, while other cultural and artistic stakeholders can use this platform as a database for networking and potential collaborations. Click here to visit the platform: https://kulturgunesiharitasi.org.
Gender Equality
Our New Gender Equality Action Plan is Out!
July 11, 2024
We believe that supporting gender equality is vital not only for ethical responsibility and advocacy for rights and justice but also for our corporate sustainability. With our Gender Equality Action Plan, we emphasize our commitment to integrating the principle of gender equality into all our corporate processes and operations. You can access our Gender Equality Action Plan by clicking here.
Partnerships for the Goals
Meeting with UNICEF Experts in Istanbul
July 16, 2024
Together with our Deputy General Managers Gökçe Ahi and Sait Beyazyürek, and our Sustainability and Social Impact Expert Gizem Aktaş, we hosted UNICEF Social and Behavioral Change Professionals Vidya Raghavan and Sudha Nair at DasDas in Istanbul. We shared our experiences and projects in the context of social development through examples from India and Turkey. We thank them for their contributions and insights!
TIF Centers Opened in Hatay and Malatya
July 11, 2024
Last week, the Turkey Local NGO Humanitarian Forum (TİF) opened Local Coordination and Development Centers (YKKM) in Hatay and Malatya. These centers will be used to strengthen the coordination and cooperation of local actors working in the earthquake region.
TİF, which was established to strengthen the coordination of local civil society institutions and civil networks working in the disaster area following the February 6 earthquakes, includes around 60 members from our ecosystem, including Needs Map and INOGAR.
TİF continues to work in the earthquake region under the auspices of Support to Life.
Participated in the Workshop on General Management Expenses for Local and National NGOs
July 11, 2024
As Needs Map and INOGAR, we participated in the workshop organized in Ankara by the National Reference Group (URG) hosted by the Localization Advocacy Group (YSG) and the Turkey Refugee Council (TMK).
In this workshop, the aim was to review the current policies in Turkey and to create a common roadmap on general management expenses and risk-sharing. Additionally, the importance of budgeting for general management expenses by local and national actors was emphasized, and global research results and policy guides were shared.
Closing
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