Depremzede Çocukların Yaralarını Bilimle Saralım!
Let's heal the invisible wounds with science!
There are 4.6 million children affected from the devastating earthquake that struck 10 different cities in Türkiye.
The disaster has caused extensive damage, and the children in the area are among the most vulnerable victims.
Damages to schools and other educational infrastructures jeopardize children’s education and well-being.
Do you want to help the disaster region but do not know where to start? Or perhaps you already donated or did volunteer work in the first days of the disaster; but you want to do more? Together we can make a lasting impact for these children in need!
About YGA & me
YGA is a leading non-profit organization headquartered in Türkiye, supporting disadvantaged youth (ages 12-30) to become socially responsible community leaders. I have been volunteering actively at YGA for more than 16 years and am currently a Board Member & the Treasurer of YGA.
YGA's team of science volunteers are currently working in the field to support children in rebuilding their confidence and sense of competence. Additionally, they aim to inspire future generations to value both conscientiousness and science.
YGA needs your help so that our volunteers can stay in the field for a longer time and reach out to many more children as you will see in the video below. If you can, please give generously and spread the word for others to do the same.
What do children in disaster areas need?
• Children need activities that allow them to actively engage, rather than just passively observe.
• They need sustainable, ongoing support, not just one-time interventions.
• In order to prevent volunteers from inadvertently causing harm while trying to assist, it is crucial that they receive proper training.
How do we address these needs?
• We organize science workshops where children can participate actively, not passively. The contents of the Science workshops enhance children's competencies in the areas of STEM+A and provide them with an environment to develop projects that they can create through their own efforts. So that they can feel again secure, in control and hopeful for the future.
• We provide all volunteers with specialized training before deploying them to the field, which is developed in collaboration with expert scientists and psychologists like Prof. Mehmet Toner and Prof. Acar Baltaş.
• To ensure the long-term sustainability of the workshops, we engage a variety of stakeholders, including YGA graduates and volunteers, local institutions, NGOs and corporate volunteers, to support ongoing planning, execution, and impact measurement.
What do we do?
• Every week, we conduct science workshops with children who have been affected by earthquakes, with the support of our Science Volunteers.
• We offer a Digital Science app that provides children with additional educational content and allows us to monitor their progress and growth.
• In the summer of 2023, we are planning to organize a Science Camp in Istanbul for children who have participated in our science workshops and demonstrated engagement through our digitally connected community.
Help Rebuild Young Lives: Donate now and make a difference!
With your generous support, we can help these children to rebuild their lives and regain their hope for the future.
Your contribution, no matter how small, will make a big difference in the lives of these children.
