Zakat Foundation™ Turkey is a humanitarian aid organization that aims to support the needy and vulnerable individuals and communities around the world. The foundation is committed to alleviating poverty, improving living conditions, and providing essential services to those in need. In this article, we will review the Zakat Foundation™ Turkey Annual Report for the year 2016 and discuss the impact of the foundation's activities during that period.
Overview of Zakat Foundation™ Turkey
Zakat Foundation™ Turkey was established in 1995 in Istanbul, Turkey. Since then, the foundation has been working tirelessly to improve the lives of millions of people globally. The foundation's mission is to provide assistance to people in need, regardless of their ethnicity, religion, or nationality. Zakat Foundation™ Turkey strives to meet the basic needs of vulnerable people and help them build a better future for themselves and their communities.
Zakat Foundation™ Turkey Annual Report 2016
The Zakat Foundation™ Turkey Annual Report for 2016 provides an overview of the foundation's activities during that year. The report highlights the foundation's achievements and challenges and provides financial information on the organization's income and expenditures.
The foundation's income for the year 2016 was approximately 150 million Turkish Lira, and the total expenditure was around 141 million Turkish Lira. The organization's spending was primarily on humanitarian aid projects, including food and shelter assistance, healthcare, education, and vocational training.
In 2016, Zakat Foundation™ Turkey provided assistance to over 6.5 million people in 56 countries worldwide. The foundation's activities were focused on emergency relief, sustainable development, and social justice initiatives.
Emergency Relief
Zakat Foundation™ Turkey responded quickly to emergencies and disasters, providing humanitarian aid to affected communities. In 2016, the foundation provided emergency aid to the victims of the earthquake in Ecuador, floods in Sri Lanka, and the Syrian refugee crisis.
The foundation provided food assistance, shelter, and healthcare services to the affected populations, helping them rebuild their lives after the disasters. The foundation also provided psychosocial support to the affected individuals, especially children, who were traumatized by the disasters.
Sustainable Development
Zakat Foundation™ Turkey is committed to sustainable development, and in 2016, the foundation continued its efforts to support vulnerable communities in building sustainable livelihoods. The foundation's activities included providing vocational training, microfinance, and small business development assistance.
The foundation's vocational training programs targeted vulnerable individuals, including women and youth, who were unemployed or underemployed. The foundation provided training in various fields, including tailoring, carpentry, and computer skills, helping beneficiaries acquire skills that would improve their chances of finding employment.
Social Justice Initiatives
Zakat Foundation™ Turkey is also committed to promoting social justice, and in 2016, the foundation implemented several projects aimed at addressing social inequalities. The foundation's activities included supporting refugees and migrants, providing healthcare services to disadvantaged communities, and promoting education for girls.
The foundation's refugee and migrant support programs included providing shelter, food, and healthcare assistance to the affected populations. The foundation also provided education and psychosocial support to refugee children, helping them cope with the trauma of displacement.
Zakat Foundation™ Turkey also provided healthcare services to disadvantaged communities, including people living in poverty, orphans, and individuals with disabilities. The foundation's activities included providing medical care, health education, and medical supplies to those in need.
The foundation also promoted education for girls, recognizing the role of education in empowering women and promoting gender equality. The foundation provided scholarships to girls from disadvantaged communities, enabling them to access quality education and pursue their dreams.
Conclusion
The Zakat Foundation™ Turkey Annual Report 2016 highlights the foundation's commitment to providing assistance to those in need worldwide.
