The year 2024 was a transformative one for Turkey Mozaik Foundation. It marked a continuation of our commitment to address the long-term impacts of the devastating February 6, 2023, earthquakes. Through our grant programs, we focused on supporting survivors and rebuilding affected areas, while resuming our regular grant cycles to support broader civil society initiatives.
2024 Highlights
Supporting Civil Society Through Diverse Funds
So far in 2024, thanks to your generous support, we have distributed over £900,000 to 45 civil society organisations. Alongside continuing grants under our Emergency Relief Fund, we have relaunched our thematic funds to support critical areas, such as children’s rights, gender equality, environmental sustainability, organisational capacity building, culture and arts, and animal rights, as well as providing donor-advised grants.
We initiated the second phase of our Regional Recovery Support Program, under our Kahramanmaraş Earthquake Emergency Relief Fund, to mitigate the long-term impact of the earthquakes on the survivors and the affected areas. The program awarded £527,668 to 11 civil society organisations thanks to contributions from donors and partners like Sounds of Solidarity, Christie’s in cooperation with IKSV, and Cradle of Food International Food Conference.
In partnership with the Turquoise Coast Environment Fund, the Support Foundation for Civil Society, and the Turkish Philanthropy Funds, we supported seven environmental projects in the earthquake-affected provinces of Hatay, Adana, and Mersin, to rejuvenate coastal ecosystems, restore marine habitats, and foster sustainable food systems—critical measures to counter the ecological impacts of the disaster.
Events and Activities
February
We hosted an impactful panel with speakers like Gül Erdost (Women’s Coalition), Ulaş Bayraktar (Kulturhane), and Dr İnan İzci (Argüden Governance Academy), providing valuable insights on the challenges faced by civil society in earthquake-hit regions. You can watch the full webinar on our YouTube channel.
March
We hosted the play “Sevgili Arsız Olum – Dirmit”, adapted and performed by Nezaket Erden, based on Latife Tekin’s monumental novel. Following the play, a panel discussion with Nezaket Erden, Senior Gender Consultant Sinem Hun, and moderated by Nilüfer Atalay, explored gender equality themes. Catch the full discussion here.
Additionally, we participated in a search conference in Istanbul, organised by the Support Foundation for Civil Society. The event brought together experts, civil society actors, and stakeholders to explore strategies for increasing collective impact and strengthening grassroots organisations.
May
We represented WOW Istanbul at the Women of the World WOW Manchester Festival, sharing a booth with journalist Duygu Demirdağ, whose documentary highlighted the resilience of women in Hatay after the earthquakes.
June
We attended the Galatasaray Association UK’s event at the Sky Garden, where half the auction proceeds were donated to support our work. Türkiye’s Consul General in London, Bekir Utku Atahan, commended our efforts, reflecting the growing recognition of our impact.
We were honoured to receive the Foster Family Award for our work through the Foster Family Fund, which supports foster families and addresses misinformation about Türkiye’s foster care system.
Our supporters also organised the first Çokella Music Fest, demonstrating the creative ways communities come together to support Türkiye.
July
Our sixth Study Trip to Istanbul brought together grantee partners and civil society experts, fostering dynamic discussions and collaborative learning. For a glimpse of our Study Trip, watch the video here.
September
Our Annual Dinner at Battersea Arts Centre brought together our dedicated supporters, and featured unforgettable performances by Ece Dağıstan, Jamal Aliyev, and Can Arısoy, celebrating the collective impact of our efforts. The evening showcased how every contribution forms a vital piece of the mosaic we’re creating together. Relive the night through our highlights here.
October
An incredible team of Turkey Mozaik Foundation supporters ran the Royal Parks Half Marathon, raising vital funds for civil society efforts in Türkiye. Their dedication was a testament to the power of collective action.
Expanding Our Reach
This year, we launched a new video series capturing the transformative efforts of our grantees, bringing their impactful work to life. Explore these stories on our YouTube channel.
Our social media content reached over 400K people, significantly broadening our audience while highlighting the powerful contributions of our donors and the impactful work of our grantee partners.
Looking Ahead to 2025
As we enter our 8th year, we are determined to expand our impact, touch more lives, and continue fostering positive change in Türkiye. With your unwavering support, we are confident that together we can achieve extraordinary things.
Thank you for being part of our journey. We wish you and your loved ones a joyful and peaceful New Year.
