Past Impact: Our Work through the Three Pillars

Prepared comprehensive reports for SPARK (EU-funded) investigating financial barriers for Syrian SMEs in 4 border cities. This included interviewing 60 entrepreneurs. The project budget for this specific research was $12,800.00. 

Conducted groundbreaking research (Feb-Oct 2022), showcased internationally, on the economic contribution of Syrian entrepreneurs to Türkiye's creative sectors.

 Verified data for 125 existing and identified 50 new Syrian-led companies (total 175+) in Şanlıurfa to enhance market transparency and access.

Produced a year-long series (Jan 2023–Apr 2024) in partnership with the British Council, Rozana FM, and Resonance FM, sharing narratives on how refugees leverage heritage and creativity.

Curated the 'Ses-siz-biz' exhibition (Mar 2022) at Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall, featuring works of six renowned women artists to raise visibility for female empowerment.

Hosted international and local artists in Şanlıurfa (since Oct 2021) for creative exchange and psychosocial support, engaging with host and refugee communities.

As a strategic partner in a $517,000 project with Building Markets, we facilitated over 500 mentorship sessions, organized 27 training sessions and 16 in-person events, and helped SMEs win more than $5 million in business.

Empowered Syrian grassroots organizations (Aug 2021-Sep 2022) in peacebuilding and non-violent activism in Northern Syria. 

Implemented projects (May-Sep 2023) at municipal centers to train disabled individuals, women, youth, and refugees in entrepreneurship, finance, and marketing, and improve product marketability.