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Through this project mental health support, in the form of individual and group counseling, was provided to Syrian refugees living in Şanlıurfa. Most vulnerable groups, namely women, children, elderly, victims of violence and GBV, and patients with a history of mental health disorders were the main target. Group discussions and psychoeducation about MH, stress, trauma, healthy living and coping mechanisms were conducted with Syrian refugee families. Services offered included home visits and a Child Friendly Space for children.

Refugees were referred to other facilities if they presented psychiatric symptoms and needed psychiatric care. Assistance/advice in registration and medical translation services were also provided when necessary.

The center also offered a number of courses such as first aid, health education, music, language, computer, community participation training and more. Campaigns were organized to integrate Syrian and Turkish communities.

Since November 2013 IBC had been running a project in collaboration with UNHCR in Gaziantep/Islahiye and Şanlıurfa. The 2016 project included activities that took place in the same cities. Project implementation and activities were developed in cooperation with UNHCR multifunctional team. Activities revolved mainly around informal education support and recreational support. All children also attended 25 hours of classes each week. 11 hours of informal educational support was provided in the following subjects: Numeracy and literacy, English, Turkish and science in Arabic along with Turkish support to ensure the acquisition of conceptual knowledge and familiarizing children with Turkish terminology relevant to each subject area. Children attended 8 hours of recreational activities and 6 hours of Turkish language classes. Recreational activities focused on promoting social cohesion through cross cultural activities, game-based learning, joint activities between Syrian and Turkish children, daily nutritional support and regular vaccinations. The physical conditions of existing CFS buildings were also improved during this project. 

This project was developed to support vulnerable Syrian refugee families with access to quality formal and non-formal learning opportunities, psychosocial support services, and information and opportunities to foster a sense of belonging and well-being in Turkey. Services provided through this project are listed below:

- Support formal schools (3 schools receive rent , utilities and rehabilitation support)

- Organize catch up classes and provide materials

- Provide tutoring and remedial support

- Increase Turkish language skills

- Create and support kids and youth clubs

- Create and support parents’ clubs

- Maintain child friendly space services

- Provide information and referral services

The project aimed to reach a total of 4610 individuals through activities listed below.

Through this project Turkish language courses were provided to Syrian children in Turkey to promote social inclusion and eliminate education barriers for refugee children.

Through this project food assistance was provided to 865 families in rural areas of the KRG, Shekan District in Iraq.

This project aimed to ensure the access of upto 2000 IDP families within the Shekhan District to essential food items through the monthly distribution of family food parcels. Over the period of the project IDP families received monthly food parcels that comply with the WFP/SPHERE standards for nutrition and covers up to 70% of the daily minimal calorie intake of 2100 kcal/family member.

This project helped facilitate 1000 IDP families or approximately 4600 individuals’ access to nutrition in Qudsaya, Syria.  

The project provided a series of trainings to Syrian teachers working at Temporary Education Centers in Kilis. Main training subjects were first aid, occupational health and safety, intercultural dialogue, social inclusion and conflict management, participation and active citizenship, teamwork, communication and motivation. These sessions increased teachers’ abilities to support social coherence processes and to boost a sense of wellbeing amongst children. Bridge building activities, attended by over a 1000 students, were organized to strengthen communication and intercultural learning between Turkish and Syrian children. Additionally over 1700 students were provided with clothing packages and 2500 hygiene kits were distributed.

Through this project children in remote areas of İstanbul benefitted from basic non formal education, life skills, games and psychological support via a training program. Children followed computer based language training through specifically designed computer games and learned about Turkish cultural environment through cartoons and child documentaries. Children were also taught about personal hygiene and introduced to environmental protection. A basic curriculum was also followed as a way to adapt them to formal education system. Additionally young people and women were provided with health, hygiene education and psychosocial support through trainings, functional games and multimedia visuals so that they could be prepared emotionally for daily life in the country.

The project aimed to sustainably improve the learning environment for up to 12700 students within the Dohuk Governorate by rehabilitating up to 20 school buildings. Furthermore, to ensure the sustainability of the improved learning environment in up to 20 schools, IBC held one-time information events, after the completion of construction works. The purpose of the events were to raise awareness and make sure school managements and respective teachers understood the importance of a safe and adequate learning environment and how to maintain it.

After the barbarous attacks of Syrian army and  Russian planes to Eastern Aleppo tens of thousands civilians fled for security to other areas and aroynd 80000 evacuated to Idlib.From those left Aleppo around 45000 settled to Akhtarin,40 km far and almost doubled the population of the town.

Most of the IDP s fled Akhtarin are in lack of basic needs as food,hygiene,winterization materials and stoves and gas.

IBC launched a campaign to meet the basic needs of 1000 families identified through hous by house assessment in coordination with akhtarin local authorities and started to respond on food needs firstly

The main objective was to cover the food needs of a family composed by 5-6 people at least in average.

Through Penny Appeal funding 270 families will get monthly food package composed by include 5lt Oil-3kg Rice-2kg Beans -2 kg Red lentils -2kg-Green lentils-2kg cracked wheat -3 kg sugar- 3 kg  Pasta-1 kg Tometo Paste ,0,5 kg tea.for the month of January 2017

Distribution of monthly food packages to Syrian refugees in Kilis.Total of 1000 monthly food packages are distributed tothose in emergency need in December 2016.

1500 Syrian young refugees are identified and trained on different skills in Sanliurfa Province of Turkey

Through this project Syrian refugee children and youth between the ages of 5-6 and 16-17 were provided with Turkish classes by officially certified teachers. They were also provided with Tömer books, adapted to their needs. Graduates of the course were given certificates by Istanbul Aydın University. The project was developed to reach a total of 1200 Syrians over the course of 11 months.

The project was targeting the distribution of monthly food packages to the families in Aleppo to Akhatarin . Type of population served is IDPs lled from  civil war in Aleppo and moved to Akhtarin for safety.

IBC ensure to access food for 2000 Syrian Households in Akharin. 11680 food packages, each included 5 lt Oil, 3 Kg Rice ,2 kg beans, 2 kg red lentils, 2 kg green lentils ,2 kg cracked wheat, 3 kg sugar ,3 kg pasta ,1 kg tomato Paste, 0.5 kg tea will distribute.

The project was targeting the distribution of monthly food packages to the families in Aleppo to Akhatarin . Type of population served is IDPs led from civil war in Aleppo and moved to Akhtarin for safety.

IBC ensure to access food for 2200 Syrian Households in Akharin. 2200 food packages, each included 5 lt Oil, 3 Kg Rice ,2 kg beans, 2 kg red lentils, 2 kg green lentils ,2 kg cracked wheat, 3 kg sugar ,3 kg pasta ,1 kg tomato Paste, 0.5 kg tea will distribute .

Target Group   

Refugee Communities

Sector  

Food Assistance

Related to (sub)theme 

The project was targeting the distribution of monthly food packages to the families in Aleppo to Akhatarin . Type of population served is IDPs led from civil war in Aleppo and moved to Akhtarin for safety.

IBC ensure to access food for 2200 Syrian Households in Akharin. 2200 food packages, each included 5 lt Oil, 3 Kg Rice ,2 kg beans, 2 kg red lentils, 2 kg green lentils ,2 kg cracked wheat, 3 kg sugar ,3 kg pasta ,1 kg tomato Paste, 0.5 kg tea will distribute .

Target Group   

Refugee Communities Child and Youth

Sector  

Social Cohesion

Related to (sub)theme 

This project is consisted of two parts: Child Caravan and Youth Development Center. Main objectives of both establishments are as follows:

-              Contribute to enrollment of Syrian children in formal Turkish schools

-              Enhance levels of education

-              Enhance language capacities

-              Assist adaptation and orientation

-              Increase intercommunal communication

-              Alleviate hygiene and health related problems

-              Alleviate nutrition related problems

-              Develop artistic skills and competence

Involve children in music, theater and other related activities

Country / Region

Türkiye

Target Group

Refugees and host communities

Sector

Protection

Outcome

1200 Syrian refugees got Turkish language training at TOMER Center of Istanbul Aydin University, More than 2000 young Syrians got vocational training and school curriculum completion trainings at Küçükçekmece Youth Center run by IBC for this entire period

Country / Region

Türkiye- Istanbul / Küçükçekmece

Target Group

Refugees and host community

Sector

Education / Social İnclusion / Livelihood

Outcome

in this project, 39 courses under long-term activities and 150 short term activities were implemented so far. The number of beneficiaries (participations) has reached to 2937 in overall. Among this population, 2015 beneficiaries are Syrians while 922 is Turkish citizens.

Turkish Language Courses level are:

Other activities were:

Overcoming the Exam Anxiety Seminar,

Peer Relationships Seminar,

Stress and Crises

Management Seminar,

Choice of Profession Seminar and Outdoor Cultural (Visits) Activities

all beneficiaries are expected to have a better support in academic and social skills. 361 participations were taken during this reporting period.