Status: Ongoing

Project Duration: Sept 2025- August 2026

 

Challenge

Water hyacinth infestation severely reduces oxygen levels, disrupts biodiversity, and impairs water access in the Asi Basin and Gölbaşı Lake. Post-earthquake disruptions have accelerated eutrophication and weakened ecosystem resilience. This project addresses both environmental degradation and gender-inclusive recovery through removal, reuse, and ecological education.

Solution

TÜRSİYEV will implement a community-centered recovery program that supports women, youth, and disadvantaged groups in developing sustainable income-generating activities. The project links education, skills training, and ecological awareness with post-earthquake rehabilitation. By engaging cooperatives, municipalities, and local stakeholders, the initiative aims to strengthen social resilience, promote sustainable livelihoods, and ensure inclusive participation in recovery.

 Project Deliverables

• Skills development workshops for women and youth in handicrafts, sustainable production, and small enterprise management.

• Establishment of partnerships with cooperatives and municipalities to provide market access for products made by beneficiaries.

• Environmental awareness sessions for children and young people, connecting recovery with ecological stewardship.

 

About the organisation: Founded in 2023, TÜRSİYEV is a non-profit civil society organization that develops community-driven solutions to global challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and environmental degradation. Its work focuses on protecting water resources, forest ecosystems, and biodiversity while strengthening the resilience of local communities, with a particular emphasis on women’s empowerment.