Project Name: Economic resillience for earthquake affected population in Hatay
Project Duration: 01/03/2026-30/11/2026
Donor: Save the Children Japan
Location: Hatay - Antakya
Implementing agency: Save the Children Türkiye and Antakya Municipality
Operating Sectors: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and Livelihoods
Activities: This project aims to strengthen the employability, economic resilience, and psychosocial well-being of the youth aged 18–35 (with flexibility to adjust to 16–40 years based on field needs) affected by the February 6 earthquakes in Hatay, while simultaneously enhancing the capacity of Antakya Municipality (the partner) and local stakeholders to sustainably deliver livelihood, MHPSS, and referral services for youth.
Key Activities of the Project:
• Skills Development Trainings (S2S – Employability Skills)
• Transition-to-Employment Support through Individual Coaching and Counselling
• Referrals to other youth empowerment services
• Market-driven Vocational Training
• Job Fair Organization
• Private sectors meeting and sessions (Private Sector Engagement)
• MHPSS Awareness Raising Sessions (ARS)
• MHPSS Group Sessions SH+ (Self Help Plus)
• ToTs (Skills to Succeed (S2S), MHPSS, Safeguarding) for Stakeholders and Partner Staff
• Evidence Generation for Future Livelihoods Programming (Research/Assessment)
Criteria: This project targets earthquake‑affected youth aged 18-35 (16-40 in need).