Hello everyone from the sixteenth edition of our News from the Ecosystem series!
As IDEMA – International Development Management, Needs Map, INOGAR and INOgarden we work together in coordination within the same ecosystem, sharing updates from our ecosystem, projects, and happenings in the field in our monthly newsletters.
In this month’s issues, we are bringing you news from the ecosystem in February.
We wish you pleasant reading!
Disaster Preparedness and Post-Disaster Reconstruction
Dr. Ali Ercan Özgür, co-founder of Needs Map, writes for Gazete Oksijen on the second anniversary of the February 6 earthquakes
February 7, 2025
This article explains what İhtiyaç Haritası, which has been working with public, civil society, private and academic stakeholders to address economic, environmental, social, cultural and psychological needs since the first day of the earthquake, did for the February 6 earthquakes, emphasizing disaster solidarity.
You can browse idemahaber to read the article.
Mert Fırat was on CNBC-e Editor’s Choice program
February 8, 2025
On the second anniversary of the February 6 earthquakes, Needs Map co-founder Mert Fırat was a guest on CNBC-e’s Editor’s Choice program.
The full program, in which we discussed our activities in the region and ongoing needs, is available on Needs Map’s YouTube channel.
Needs Map was at the Disasters and Crises from a Gender Perspective panel
February 10, 2025
On February 6, we came together with IstasyonTEDU and Turkishe to talk about ways to build a more resilient, inclusive and solidary society against disasters.
With the participation of Kemal Çelik, Global Business Development Director of Needs Map, we discussed that disasters not only cause physical destruction, but also deepen social inequalities and therefore the importance of solidarity and joint action. In the networking part of the event, we shared our experiences and ideas.
Technology for Goodness
Meeting event with INOgarden and Denizli coders
February 17, 2055
Denizli Coders and INOgarden came together at the meeting event for the online training that aims to provide information about the basics of Docker and container technology.
Partnerships for Purpose
Needs Map Global was at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) HQ in London
7th February 2025
Growing Solidarity Together at EBRD HQ in London!
As Needs Map Global, we organized a bake sale at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) HQ in London to support our disaster response and humanitarian aid projects. With the interest and contributions of the EBRD team, we once again strengthened the spirit of solidarity.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the EBRD team for walking this path with us.
We will continue to expand solidarity on international platforms and bring hope to those in need!
In cooperation with Altınordu Municipality and Needs Map, the “Home of Solidarity Altınordu” campaign was launched
February 17, 2025
Together with Needs Map co-founders Mert Fırat and Dr. Ali Ercan Özgür, Altınordu Mayor Ulaş Tepe launched the “Home of Solidarity Altınordu” project to strengthen social solidarity and provide faster assistance to those in need.
The goal is to directly support those in need through supporters and at the same time develop local craftsmen! In this way, a digital model of solidarity is proposed where the giving hand does not see the receiving hand.
We hosted the European Turkish Entrepreneurs and Industrialists Association at DasDas
February 22, 2025
IDEMA, Needs Map and INOGAR hosted the European Turkish Entrepreneurs and Industrialists Association at DasDas!
With the participation of Needs Map co-founders Dr. Ali Ercan Özgür and Mert Fırat, IDEMA General Manager Anıl Gökrenk and Needs Map Deputy General Managers Dorukhan Demirbilek and Zafer Kapusuz, we discussed the future of social benefit-oriented projects and cooperation between Turkey and Germany with European Turkish Entrepreneurs and Industrialists Association board members.
We attended the Earthquake Resilience Symposium at Istanbul Bilgi University
February 27, 2025.
Istanbul Bilgi University organized the symposium titled “Coming Together & Building Back Better” in order to increase resilience, support reconstruction processes, strengthen community solidarity and better prepare for future disasters following the Feb. 6 earthquakes.
Prof. Dr. Itır Erhart, Dean of Istanbul Bilgi University Faculty of Communication and Needs Map Partner, and Esra Arslan, Needs Map Board Member, participated as speakers in the Earthquake Resilience Symposium organized under this title.
Needs Map was a part of the webinar organized by INGOs Conference of the Council of Europe
February 28, 2025
Dr. Ali Ercan Özgür, co-founder of Needs Map, participated in the webinar organized by the INGOs Conference of the Council of Europe. In the session dedicated to Needs Map, Dr. Ali Ercan Özgür talked about the importance of empowering social entrepreneurs for long-term impact.
Women Leaders of the Future Program to Host Second Annual Inspiration Meetings
February 28, 2025
Need Map co-founder Mert Fırat will be the moderator of the second “Inspiration Meetings” event organized by the Women Leaders of the Future program, which was launched by Sanofi Turkey and the Women Entrepreneurs Association of Turkey to help young women start their business lives better equipped.
The event will feature speeches by graduates of the “Women Leaders of the Future” program as well as names that are considered to be a source of inspiration.
Strengthening development with ArtBox Agency
February 28, 2025
artbox agency develops social impact oriented communication strategies using the Communication for Development (C4D) approach. The creative agency of the ecosystem, which aims to create meaningful social change at the intersection of communication, civil society and the arts, offers services such as social media management, content production, brand identity, graphic and Ui/UX design, and event organization, leveraging its more than 10 years of experience in corporate social responsibility and development.
You can follow artbox agency’s LinkedIn and Instagram accounts.
Conclusion
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