About This Event
WHERE: Turkey
WHEN: August 20 – 28, 2022
WHO: Volunteers like yourself from around the world.
WHY:
Reach New Limits
Volunteers will be assisting in a summer camp affiliated with the ongoing orphans’ program, to facilitate learning through a variety of activities such as:
- Team building games
- Educational activities
- Sports tournaments
Volunteers will be able to visit local Islamic Relief projects in the area and interact with beneficiaries to hear their stories. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to take part in organized sightseeing activities, including visits to Panorama 1453 Museum, Princess Islands, and other monuments in Istanbul.
Support People in Turkey
Turkey is located between Europe and Asia and is known for its rich history and tourist attractions. To name a few, Turkey is known for the Hagia Sophia, New Mosque, Blue Mosque, and the Bosporus bridge, which provides a connection between Asia and Europe, among many other well-known landmarks. While Turkey is actively working on improving conditions for its people, it is also known for its large refugee population.
There are roughly four million refugees in Turkey, with over 3.7 million of them having fled from Syria. Islamic Relief has been present in Turkey since the 2000s in support of vulnerable communities and works on providing aid to Turks in need, as well as to refugees.