Turkey

With over 3.5 million refugees from Syria who fled the ongoing war in their homeland Turkey is one of the most welcoming countries in the world. The influx of refugees into Turkey began in 2011 and the large number of refugees poses an increasing burden on the country's social infrastructure. 

Less than two percent of the refugees are accommodated in the 7 refugee camps in Turkey. The vast majority of Syrian refugees either live on the streets or have to endure desolate and unhygienic housing conditions. They are not properly integrated into the labour market and many of them do not speak the Turkish language. There is no prospect of people returning to their home country in the near future.

Many people are suffering from the consequences of violence experienced in Syria. In order to prevent them from chronic post-traumatic stress disorders it is important to provide them with psychological support. 

Help the Syrian refugees in Turkey!