Let the season of giving begin

This is where you come in: If you know of a group that works with children - especially outside the major cities - pass it along and I’ll add it to a new list. This is by no means a thorough list but rather the result of coming across several of these organizations in person or searching in Turkish for groups that support children in need. A few groups providing help for refugees have also been included. If no one speaks English on the line, perhaps it’s best to visit in person to show a willingness to lend a hand.

Ankara

Turkish-American Women's Cultural and Charitable Society (TAWCCS) also in Izmir and Adana, participates in local charitable projects. (312) 490 03 45

Ankara International Charities Committee (AICC) is an international group of foreigners who visit schools, orphanages and hospitals. They purchase equipment or items needed. (312) 440 30 20

Association of Child Abuse Prevention Meşrutiyet Cad. Hatay Sok. Remzi Bey İşhanı No:8 Da: 5 (312) 417-9601

Foundation for the Training and Protection of Mentally Handicapped Children / Across from Vilayaetler Evi, Gülermak / Fabrikasi / Gölbaşi (312) 484-2470 zycvakfi@ada.net.tr www.ada.net.tr/zycvakfi

Foundation for Vulnerable People and Orphans of Turkey Fatih Cad. Güçsüzler Yurdu Keçiören (312) 314-3034

Istanbul

Association for Child Abuse Prevention and Rehabilitation /Bağdat Cad. Köşk Apt. No:108 Da: 29 Fenerbahçe 81030 Kadıköy (216) 348-0524 / opolat+@marun.edu.tr

Association for Protection of Vulnerable Children and Orphanages / Recep Peker Cad. Rıfat Bey sok. Barış Apt. No:1 Da: 4 Kızıltoprak, 81031 Kadıköy (216) 345-4347

Christmas Appeal for help with the winter heating bill at the refugee shelter. Contact Jonathan Smith jmgsmith@yahoo.com or Pastor Ian Sherwood at Christ Church.

Don Bosco Youth Center supports more than 350 Christian Iraqi refugee children. Funds can be deposited to: Rodolfo Antoniazzi /Account #: 47598015 / IBAN: TR96000670/000000081738427 / Bank: Yapi ve Kredi Bancasi/A.S. / Branch: 391 Harbiye, Istanbul, Turkey

Foundation for Spastic Children of Turkey Yeşilova Sok. Mete Apt. No:29 Da:4 Acıbadem, 81020 Üsküdar (216) 339-0999

Foundation for Street Children of Turkey Talimyeri Cad. Baraz Ap. No:7/1 Da: 5 Maçka, Beşiktaş (212) 259-8991

Turkish Foundation for Children in Need of Protection / Altan Erbulak Sok., Hoşkalin Apt. No4/5 Mecidieköy (212) 274-9545 www.cocukkoyleri.com

Izmir

Association for the Protection of Street Children / Nadir Nadi Cad. SSK İşhanı D.427 No:12 Konak, 35260 Konak (232) 484-6474

Foundation for Child Health Protection Şair Eşref Bulvarı Karaahmetoğlu İş Merkezi Da:117 No:21 Çankaya (232) 441-8686

Antalya

Foundation for Orphans and Vulnerable Children / 3.TRT Caddesi 3808 Sok. Meltem Mah (242) 237-3351