Aug
12
2025
“We Can No Longer Experience the Seasons” Traces of Climate Change in Earthquake-Affected Regions*
Climate change is no longer an abstract concept; it is a drying well in Adıyaman, an elderly farmer in Hatay longing for the snow that once fell in winter. During my field visit to southeastern Turkey, I sought to understand how local communities in earthquake-affected regions are experiencing the impacts of climate change and coping with these effects. Together with my colleague Semiha İnal, we visited rural areas in Adıyaman, Hatay, and...
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Jan
17
2025
Zero Waste Awareness in İzmir: Environmental Awareness and Social Cohesion Together
Our İzmir Project Officer, Hale Younso, shares her experiences from the field as part of our work focused on combating the climate crisis through “inclusive zero waste management.”
The increasing frequency and severity of disasters caused by the climate crisis make it imperative to protect nature and the environment. At Support to Life, we aim to be part of this struggle by raising awareness about “inclusive zero waste management.”...
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Dec
10
2024
Climate Crisis and Human Rights: Time for Joint Action for the Future
On Human Rights Day, December 10, we reflected on how the climate crisis impacts human rights—because climate justice is fundamentally a human rights issue. Our Research and Policy Expert, Kevin John Pulley, shares our experiences in tackling the climate crisis and explores solutions that put human rights at the forefront.
Today, the climate crisis is one of the greatest threats to our planet and all living things, including human...
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Nov
13
2024
'Localization' For A Disaster-Resilient Society
On the occasion of November 12 Disaster Preparedness Day, our Program Expert, Rıdvan Öner, has shared insights into our "Locally-Led Empowerment" Program, which stands at the heart of our localization strategy in disaster response, and the experiences we’ve gained from implementing it in disaster-affected regions.
One critical lesson we have learned from conducting humanitarian interventions across different disaster-affected regions in...
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Sep
03
2024
The Power of Solidarity in Local Communities of Kahramanmaraş: Overcoming the Disaster
In the aftermath of the earthquake, local communities in Kahramanmaraş demonstrated a spirit of solidarity, becoming a key driver of recovery in the region. Semiha, who took part in our Locally Led Empowerment program, which provided micro-grants and supervision support to these communities, shares her experiences.
The earthquakes that struck Kahramanmaraş in 2023 deeply impacted the city. This disaster not only shook the physical...
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