Project Name: Supporting Earthquake-Affected Children and Families in Hatay and Adıyaman
Project Duration: 01/08/2024 - 30/04/2026
Donor: Save the Children US
Location: Hatay, Adıyaman
Implementing agency: Save the Children Türkiye, Pikolo Association, Development Foundation of Türkiye, Gokkusagi Association
Operating Sectors: Education, Child Protection, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
Activities: This project aims to address the needs of earthquake‑affected populations by providing education, child protection, and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services.
Key Activities of the Project:
• Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) for Basic Needs
• Top – up Cash Assistance for Child with Disabilities (CwD)
• Rehabilitation of schools
• Establishment of Educational and Recreational Spaces
• Provision of student and teacher kits
• Provision of test book materials
• Back to School Campaign
• Provision of Social and Emotional Learning activities
• Study and Homework Support
• Turkish Language Courses
• Information Sessions (national examinations, education opportunities and career pathways)
• Catch-up and remedial classes
• Hygiene Promotion and Awareness Sessions
• Teacher Trainings and Workshops
• Conducting information sessions in schools on risk and preparedness
• Provision of case management, case identification, and referral support
• Unstructured MHPSS activities (sports, arts, music)
• Structured MHPSS activities (Children and Youth Resilience Program, Adolescent Emotional Wellbeing Curriculum, I Support My Friends, Problem Management Plus (PM+), Positive Parenting Sessions, Building Resilience with Building Bricks)
• Adolescent Committees
• Provision of awareness raising sessions to address bullying
• Anti – Bullying Campaign
• Child Protection Case Management
Criteria: This project targets earthquake‑affected children, adolescent girls and boys, as well as their families and caregivers.
Muhammed Elshater/ Save the children Türkiye