By Nursema Aydn | Fundraising Expert
Three years after the earthquakes in Türkiye, many families are still working to rebuild their lives. For women in particular, access to income opportunities, social support and a sense of independence remains essential.
In February 2026, Hayata Destek shared the stories of women in Kahramanmaras who joined sewing courses as part of recovery efforts. For Aysegül, who lost her husband in the earthquake, the course became an opportunity to connect with other women and feel less alone. For Hayriye, it meant returning to sewing after losing her sewing machine in the disaster.
Their stories remind us that recovery is not only about rebuilding homes, but also about restoring confidence, skills and opportunities.
Through our livelihood recovery work, we aim to support women and earthquake-affected communities in strengthening their economic resilience and building more sustainable futures.
With your support, we can continue creating opportunities for people to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
Thank you for being part of this journey!
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