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EPISODE 09 (NOVEMBER 29, 2009)

 THIS WEEK'S CHANGEMAKER: NASIDE BULUTTEKIN

Sabanci Foundation's "Turkey's Changemakers" TV program shares inspiring stories of individuals who make a difference in social and economic development.

 

The ninth episode of Sabanci Foundation's "Turkey's Changemakers" tells the story of Naside Buluttekin, who established "Neighborhood Mothers" model and contributed to the health of mothers and children. She is also the founder of "Sign of Hope Women Cooperative" which encourages poor women to meet their own needs.

 

She was born in a town of Diyarbakir, in Southeastern Turkey. She worked as a teacher for 10 years. Then, she continued her carrier as the field coordinator of two projects in Diyarbakır: "Women's and Family Health, Education, Implementation and Counseling" and "Encouraging Leadership of Women in Local Development" projects.

She is also the member of Diyarbakır Local Agenda 21 Women Group, Diyarbakır Local Agenda 21 City Council, and Diyarbakır Women Platform. Meanwhile, she was elected as a "social entrepreneur" by Ashoka, which is a global association, located in the U.S.

Buluttekin established centers for women and children education, and contributed to the healthy development of children by including mothers in their education. Moreover, she established "Neighborhood Mothers" model and focused on preschool education. With her model Buluttekin is working in protecting children from dangers in the streets and committing crimes. Currently, there are 20 active women and children education centers in Diyarbakır.

In addition to her activities in child development, she founded "Sign of Hope Women Cooperative" with her belief in the necessity of encouraging women, living in poor districts, to meet their own needs. 1000 children have been educated in this cooperative since 2002.

For the written document of the program please click here...


Turkey's Changemakers
Turkey's Changemakers
Turkey's Changemakers