IBC-Improving protection, social cohesion and skills development services for Syrian and host communities in Kilis

Since the beginning of the conflict in Syria, millions of people have fled their homes to escape violence and have taken refuge in Turkey and in neighbouring countries. The number of Syrian refugees in Turkey is almost 3.6 million, making it the country with the highest number of refugees. 94% of Syrian refugees remain outside of camp settings in different provinces across the country and have limited but slowly growing access to basic services, by means of the combined and continued efforts of the Government of Turkey (GoT), UN Agencies and civil society actors.

IBC (International Blue Crescent), a registered national NGO in Turkey, has been active in humanitarian relief and emergency aid since 2000 in Turkey as well as abroad. IBC’s Community Center (CC) in Kilis was established in 2013, and has been providing services to Syrian refugees and host communities since. The proposed project by IBC will improve protection and skills development services, and social cohesion for Syrian and host communities in Kilis. SDC will co-fund the project together with GIZ.

1. Syrian Urban refugees in Kilis City  have access to standard psychosocial services and interventions.
2. Skills of the Syrian community members in Kilis are improved.
3. Social interaction between Turkish host and Syrian refugee communities in Kilis is increased and improved.
4. Knowledge and awareness on legal rights and available services are improved.
5. Motivation, capacity and well-being of IBC staff are increased.

Principaux résultats attendus:  

1.1 PSS is provided to Syrian refugees.

1.2 Human Development trainings are provided to Syrian refugees and Turkish host community.

2.1 Life skills trainings are provided to Syrian refugees.

2.2 Vocational and Entrepreneurship Courses are provided to Syrian refugees.

2.3 Language and literacy courses are provided to Syrian refugees and Turkish host community.

2.4 Women Solidarity Area is established and provides women-specific skills development activities to Syrian refugee women.

3.1 & 3.2 Social Cohesion and Peace Building Activities are organized to improve integration and social cohesion levels between both communities.

4.1 Translation Hot Spot & Info Center is established and provide informative services to Syrian refugees.

4.2 WSA is established and provides women-specific awareness raising activities to Syrian refugee women.

5.1 & 5.2 Trainings, capacity development and motivational activities for IBC staff.

Phase 1 01.04.2018 - 31.07.2019   (Completed)