Global Context

Globally, an estimated 333 million children live in extreme poverty. Alarmingly, one in three children lack access to essential services like healthcare, nutrition, education and social protection.

Education: 16% of children and youth globally are not in school. At the primary level, one in ten children are out of school, with girls and young women making up almost half of this group.
Child Labour: In the poorest countries, over 20% of children are involved in child labour, limiting their access to education. Girls are more likely to be involved in unpaid household services.
Child, Early and Forced Marriages (CEFM): Every year, 12 million girls are married before the age of 18. Without intervention, another 100 million girls will suffer this fate by 2030. Child, early and forced marriages are more common among those from the poorest households, rural areas, and with the least education.
Vaccination: One in five children worldwide are zero-dose or under-vaccinated, missing out on routine immunisations at levels not seen since 2008.
Violence: Violence against children remains widespread, with one in three children experiencing some form of violence.
Displacement: There are 35.5 million international child migrants, and by the end of 2022, over 43 million children were displaced due to conflicts – the highest number since World War II.
Climate Change: Nearly half of all children worldwide live in countries vulnerable to climate impacts, which leads to increases in child poverty and displacement.

Children are disproportionately affected by conflict, displacement, and environmental crises, leading to long-term psychological trauma, loss of educational opportunities, and increased vulnerability to exploitation and abuse.

Challenges in Türkiye

Türkiye has made progress in improving the welfare of the children, constituting 26% of the population, but many challenges remain:

Education Inequality: While primary education enrollment rates are high, there are significant disparities in the quality of education between urban and rural areas.
Child Labour: In 2023, the labour force participation rate for children aged 15-17 was 22%. Despite legal frameworks, child labour remains a pressing issue, particularly in agriculture, industry, and informal sectors.
Right to Life and Safety: The FISA Children’s Rights Centre reported that at least 343 children lost their lives to preventable causes in the first half of 2024.
Violence against Children and CEFM: Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse of children are significant problems, with many incidents going unreported due to social stigma and lack of awareness. Although illegal in Türkiye, child, early and forced marriages persist. One out of four women are married off before the age of 18.
Poverty and Malnutrition: Türkiye ranks 2nd among EU and OECD countries in child poverty, according to UNICEF’s report. Deep poverty and the resulting malnutrition, particularly in underserved regions, continue to affect children’s health.
Displacement and Refugees: Türkiye hosts the largest number of refugees globally, with around 1.7 million children under temporary protection. These children face barriers to education, healthcare, and social integration, and are at heightened risk of exploitation.

Impact of Earthquakes

The earthquakes of 6 February 2023 further exacerbated vulnerabilities with many children losing family members, homes, and access to education and healthcare. The disruption of social services has increased the risk of exploitation and child labour.

Overcoming Challenges

In Türkiye, various civil society organisations (CSOs) are dedicated to improving the well-being of children through comprehensive support and advocacy. These organisations play a crucial role in delivering services, raising awareness, and pushing for policy changes.

Several CSOs collaborate to run child protection programs, providing psychosocial support to survivors of abuse. Others focus on educational initiatives, offering scholarships and after-school programs to bridge the gap in educational opportunities. Advocacy groups, engaged in national and international networks, work tirelessly to influence policy and ensure that children’s rights are upheld.

Our Approach to Promoting Children’s Rights

Turkey Mozaik Foundation is deeply committed to upholding and advocating for children’s rights across Türkiye. We support initiatives that promote child welfare, education, and protection from exploitation and abuse, recognising the importance of fostering a safe and supportive environment for children.

We address these challenges by supporting organisations in Türkiye through:

Supporting a Dedicated Children’s Fund: We’ve provided significant financial support to CSOs addressing critical issues related to children’s rights. Our grants focus on core and project funding, enabling organisations to sustain and expand their programs.
Mainstreaming: We ensure that children’s well-being is a priority in all our grants. This approach allows our grantees to embed child-centric practices in their work, ensuring that their programs are designed and implemented with children’s best interests at heart.
Building Stronger CSOs: We co-support the organisational growth of CSOs, equipping them with the tools and resources they need to be more effective through organisational development support schemes.

Making a Difference: Our Impact

The scale of underinvestment in children is deeply worrying. Many organisations rely on a small number of key donors, highlighting the importance of sustainable and diversified sources of funding. Government investment remains low, as noted by UNICEF, underscoring the critical role of civil society in filling these gaps.

In 2018, we launched the Children’s Fund to support CSOs in their efforts to ensure children’s access to their fundamental rights. To date, we have provided 22 grants to support projects and initiatives in this field. Our grants have:

Supported children’s access to quality education
Provided psychosocial support to children affected by violence and abuse
Created safe environments for children’s physical, emotional, and mental development, enabling them to reach their full potential
Fostered collaboration and knowledge-sharing among organisations working to advance children’s rights

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