In recent years, the world has been going through a period marked by increasingly severe wars, disasters, migration, and humanitarian crises. In such times, the importance of institutions that represent the conscience of nations grows even more. With its 158-year legacy, the Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay) continues its work as a powerful humanitarian aid movement that has become a beacon of hope for those in need, not only in our country but across the globe.
Today, the Turkish Red Crescent carries out its international aid efforts through 13 delegations across a wide geographical area, from Afghanistan to Yemen, from Bosnia-Herzegovina to Bangladesh, and from Azerbaijan to Somalia. These delegations are not merely aid distribution offices; they are humanitarian centers working for lasting impact and the protection of human dignity in the countries where they operate.
Through our traditional food and cash assistance programs during Ramadan and Eid al-Adha, we reach millions of people in need. Throughout the year, we make a meaningful difference in people’s lives through education, healthcare and social support initiatives. In times of disaster and crisis, our rapid response capacity ensures that aid sent from Türkiye reaches those in need as quickly as possible. For the Red Crescent, humanitarian aid is not merely a support activity but a responsibility toward the collective conscience of humanity.
