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We contribute to social development through the partnerships we build with civil society. Guided by an approach that is informed by the field and centered on mutual learning, we support groups most affected by inequalities and co-create sustainable, lasting impact.
Through our open call and invited grant programs, we strengthen civil society and build long-term partnerships in our thematic focus areas. With the Impact Partners model introduced under our renewed Open Call Grant Program, we reinforce the journey of partnership we have built with civil society and advance a trust-based approach that adapts to changing conditions and is grounded in co-creating impact.
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The Young Women Building Their Future Project was launched in 2022 with the aim of making the problems and needs of young women who are not in employment, education, or training (NEET) in Türkiye more visible, creating mechanisms to meet these needs and increasing their employability. The Project is implemented by the Sabancı Foundation and United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and in collaboration with the Ministry of Family and Social Services, Ministry of Labor and Social Security with the support of Sabancı Foundation. The Project focuses on the NEET women aged 18-35.
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Through Türkiye's Changemakers Program, we support social entrepreneurs, activists, and change-actors who develop innovative solutions to social problems, helping make their efforts more visible. Selected Changemakers embark on a long-term journey after a needs analysis with our experts; we provide mentorship and consulting support, help them build collaborations with other Changemakers, and support their participation in targeted workshops and events.
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We maintain global memberships and collaborations to follow trends in civil society and philanthropy, while raising the visibility of civil society initiatives from Türkiye on international platforms.
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Our Papuduk children’s book series, published to encourage children to love animals and nature and to promote awareness of animal rights and the environment through fun stories and activities, combines learning with play and includes guided exercises that help children reinforce what they learn. We offer our books in accessible formats and reach a wide audience of children through dissemination efforts carried out in collaboration with civil society organizations.
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