Odunpazarı Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundation is a public-based social service institution that aims to support disadvantaged individuals in social, economic, and cultural aspects. In addition to ensuring the effective implementation of social assistance, the Foundation carries out activities to increase the participation of vulnerable groups—particularly women, children, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and migrants—in social life. The institution conducts activities that strengthen social inclusion, education, capacity building, and community solidarity in cooperation with local stakeholders.
Odunpazarı Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundation reaches a wide target group through programs such as the Social Solidarity Center (SODAM), Family Support Center (ADEM), and the Vefa (Home Care and Support for the Elderly) Project. Within this framework, activities are implemented to empower women, develop vocational skills, support elderly individuals, and enhance social cohesion. The institution also plays an active role at the local level through field-based needs assessments, social review studies, and training and awareness-raising activities for target groups.
Organization Profile:
A public body located within the Odunpazarı District Governorship in Eskişehir, Turkey. It focuses on raising living standards for disadvantaged groups and strengthening social solidarity through projects like vocational training and patient care.
Core Expertise:
The foundation has extensive experience in organizing large-scale humanitarian aid operations, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic and the February 6 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake.
Role in the Project:
- Serves as the lead expert in humanitarian aid management and post-disaster coordination.
- Provides training on psychosocial support for disaster victims and improving cooperation between public institutions and NGOs.
- Shares critical field experience regarding working with individuals who have migrated due to natural disasters, war, or climate change.
- Hosts the “Humanitarian Aid Management” activity in Turkey, focusing on organizational skills and crisis intervention
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