Turkish teacher Gulser Ozkan leads 'Hatay Barrier-Free Social Living Area' project, providing accessible spaces for disabled children in quake-hit region, supporting their rehabilitation and empowering families
Rehabilitation programmes taught disabled children handicrafts, dance, folklore, music, and work skills. / Photo: AA
Ozkan, an accomplished advocate for children with disabilities, has done extraordinary work in this field. Her contributions to education, particularly for children with disabilities, have been chronicled in the book titled ‘100 Women of our honour - proud and inspiring women’ authored by Ayla Erdim.Gulser Ozkan, Chairman of the Board, Tomurcuk Education Culture Solidarity and Business Cooperative
UNICEF described the earthquakes as"catastrophic" for families and children, exposing hundreds of thousands of people to desperate conditions.Türkiye's Family and Social Services Ministry has been at the forefront of protecting children from depression in various quake-hit cities across the country. According to UNICEF, the earthquake caused schooling disruptions for nearly four million children across the country. Educational institutions were temporarily closed nationwide for over two weeks. However, thanks to the government’s quick interventions and the support of the civil society groups, many learning centres have now reopened, lessons are continuing in tent schools established by dedicated volunteers and authorities within the quake-hit zone.
“We will provide psychological and educational support to children with disabilities and Down syndrome. We aim to carry out the educational activities and social activities model there. We are seeking financial support to purchase the building materials of the prefabricated building and start the construction,” says Ozkan.
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