Poverty is not just about lack of income – it's about lack of opportunity, access, and hope. ATAKÖY FOUNDATION TÜRKİYE's Poverty Alleviation program addresses the root causes of poverty through comprehensive interventions that provide immediate relief while building long-term pathways to economic stability and self-sufficiency.
Our multi-faceted approach combines direct financial assistance, skills training, microfinance opportunities, and access to essential services. We work with families and individuals to develop personalized plans that address their specific needs and circumstances, ensuring sustainable progress out of poverty.
Through partnerships with local businesses, government agencies, and international organizations, we have successfully helped over 18,000 families achieve greater economic stability and break the cycle of intergenerational poverty.
Immediate financial assistance for families facing crisis situations, including food, housing, and utility support.
Vocational training programs and job placement services that provide pathways to sustainable employment.
Small loans and financial literacy training to help individuals start small businesses and become self-employed.
Ensuring families have access to fundamental necessities for survival and dignity:
Impact: 18,000+ families received basic needs support, with 85% achieving improved living conditions.
Building long-term economic stability through skills development and entrepreneurship:
Impact: 12,500+ individuals completed skills training with 78% employment rate within 6 months.
Small, low-interest loans ranging from ₺5,000 to ₺50,000 to help individuals start or expand small businesses and achieve financial independence.
One-on-one mentorship with successful entrepreneurs and business professionals to guide new business owners through their first years.
Community-based savings circles that build financial habits and provide emergency funds for members facing unexpected expenses.
Addressing the interconnected challenges that families face:
Dedicated social workers who work with families to develop personalized plans and coordinate services across multiple agencies and programs.
Fatma's Story: A single mother of three children, Fatma received emergency food assistance and enrolled in our tailoring skills program. After completing training, she received a micro-loan to start her own clothing repair business. Today, she employs two other women and has moved her family to better housing.
Ahmed's Journey: Unemployed for two years, Ahmed joined our construction skills training program. With job placement assistance, he found steady employment and was able to bring his children back to school. He now leads a construction crew and mentors other program participants.
The Özkan Family: Facing eviction due to unemployment, the Özkan family received housing assistance while the father completed IT training. The mother joined a savings group and started a small catering business. The family now owns their home and both children are in university.
