Focusing On
People First.

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Odak is an independent Turkish civil society organization with no affiliation to any religious, denominational or political entity. It focuses on understanding society’s evolving needs, developing lasting solutions through knowledge, research and collective wisdom, strengthening individuals, communities and institutions, turning solidarity into tangible support in times of need, and contributing to the development of a capable and empowered civil society that delivers effective and sustainable services across Türkiye.

To Aid in Kind

Donate clothing for our children living in Refugee Camps.

Focus

To the Food Kits

Be a guest to iftar tables. Support our food kit distributions.

Focus

To a Smile

Support our initiatives benefiting orphanages and nursing homes.

Focus

Our Focus: People. Our Path: Goodness.

Blue Labor Strong Women, ağ dokuma eğitimi, Karataş Adana

Women’s Employment

Blue Labor, Stronger Women

We focus on women’s power to create, taking the first steps toward a new and lasting journey shaped by their own hands.

We wholeheartedly believe in the transformative power of women’s solidarity, production, and sustainability. Guided by this belief, we have established a lasting partnership with the Magarsus Women’s Cooperative to support women in becoming more visible, empowered, and confident throughout the production process.

450 Women beneficiaries

Bir Çocuk Bir Çanta Bir Gelecek projesi çanta teslim töreni, Altındağ

Education

One Child, One Backpack, One Future

As Odak, we have successfully completed the 2025 activities of the “One Child, One Backpack, One Future” Project. In the final phase, carried out with the valued participation of public institutions, we provided 500 more children in Altındağ with new school backpacks and shared in their joy. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our volunteers who contributed to supporting the education of our children. We also respectfully thank the Ministry of Interior, the Directorate General for Relations with Civil Society, and the Altındağ District Directorate of National Education for their invaluable support.

500 Education Kits for Students

Capacity Development

Guidance Workshop for Foreign NGOs

The Guidance Workshop for Foreign NGOs, organized in cooperation with the Directorate General for Relations with Civil Society and Odak Association, was successfully completed. The event brought together representatives from 14 public institutions, including the Directorate General for Relations with Civil Society, the Presidency of Migration Management, AFAD, the Turkish Red Crescent, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Family and Social Services, TİKA, PTT, the General Directorate of Financial Markets and Foreign Exchange, MASAK, the Personal Data Protection Authority, the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency, the Social Security Institution, and the Directorate General of International Labour Force. Attended with strong interest from sector representatives, the workshop provided a comprehensive platform for discussing relevant legislation and practical implementation in the field.

120+ Sector Representatives

Kahramanmaraş depremi çadır kurulum çalışması

Emergency Support

Kahramanmaraş Earthquake

As Odak Association, we rapidly mobilized in the field following the Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquakes of 6 February 2023, widely described as the “disaster of the century.” Across Kahramanmaraş, Adıyaman, and Hatay, we distributed 5,000 food parcels and met the urgent needs of 2,000 households by providing tents, blankets, heaters, and shelter materials from the earliest stages of the crisis. In Hatay, where the destruction was especially severe, we supported the continuity of shelter efforts through construction materials and equipment. We also reached 2,500 children affected by the earthquakes with clothing, toys, and stationery supplies.

5.000 Emergency Response and Earthquake Relief

Afrin AFAD kampında gıda kolisi dağıtımı

Cross-Border Humanitarian Aid

Euphrates Shield & Olive Branch

Under the coordination of AFAD, food, clothing, school supplies, and hygiene kits were provided to displaced families in Azaz and Afrin.

2.500 Food Parcels for Households

Clean Water

Food & Clean Water

Food parcel distributions and water well projects providing access to clean water for communities affected by drought across Africa.

3.000 Food Parcels for Households

Every Year

Social Assistance & Scholarships

We provide food parcels and clothing support to families in need during religious holidays, while helping successful students continue their education through scholarship programs.

1500 Households Supported Annually