Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) to Syrian, Iraqi and Turkish children, youth, and adolescents
Collaboration to Meet SDG4 and Support the 2030 Decade of Action
RET, represented by its President & CEO Ms. Zeynep Gülgün Gündüz was part of the High-level Virtual Side Event, UNGA" 75" 2020 "Government and Foundation Partners Demonstrate Effective Cross-sectoral. Collaboration to Meet SDG4 and Support the 2030 Decade of Action" This event was co-hosted by Education Above All Foundation, the Permanent Mission of The State …
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Call for Support to Lebanon
Powered by GGF Dear Friends, As all of you know, the massive explosion on Tuesday in Beirut, was the third largest in the world after Hiroshima and Nagasaki, with more than 5000 people injured, thousands more missing, and 137casualties. More than 300,000 people have been internally displaced (IDP's) due to the loss of their homes. …
“Les fous de Buja” Christian’s Success Story
Meet Christian a young Congolese who grew up in the Bwagiriza refugee camp in Ruyigi, Burundi. From a young age, Christian was drawn to entertainment, he dreamt of becoming a famous actor and performing in huge decorated theatres; he also imagined himself sitting on a director’s chair and behind a camera to direct Hollywood movies. …
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What is RET doing to ensure safety and health at work while staying and delivering?
On the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. RET is focused on addressing the outbreak of infectious diseases at work in particular the COVID-19 pandemic. RET’s management assessed the risks by following the developments of the COVID-19 outbreak globally and as of the first week of March, proactively started to take measures to …
RET launches a series of activities in a global move to take a stand against sexual violence on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign that takes place each year. It begins on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day. “Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands against Rape!” is the UN theme for this year’s 16 Days of Activism. ''The …
Loss of our beloved Founder Mrs. Sadako Ogata
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sad news of the loss of our much beloved Founder Mrs. Sadako Ogata, who passed away peacefully on 22/10/2019. Mrs. Ogata lived a life devoted to helping all generously, ensuring protection, empowerment, and solidarity with refugees, with vulnerable people in need, but most critically with …
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Youth4Peace
RET Youth Ambassador EZNUR TOPRAK at the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 RET Youth Ambassador & youth peer-facilitator Eznur Toprak (25) addressing the international communities and stakeholders at the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 - YOUTH4Peace session. Eznur shared the challenges she faced as a young woman in her community and asserted on the active and central …
Obidullah’s Story: Healing after a break in Education
A resident of the Parwan province, Obidullah started his studies with enthusiasm and commitment. However, his financial situation and security problems blocked his path. Obidullah has always been ambitious and eager to make progress. Even in the face of these problems, he decided to participate in Afghanistan’s matriculation exam to study journalism at Parwan University. …
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Sharifa’s Story: The triumph of a female entrepreneur
Sharifa’s story bears witness to the power of resilience and how much a woman can accomplish in the face of adversity. She is an entrepreneur whose triumphs are bigger than the problems surrounding her exile. Having fled to Iran from Afghanistan 10 years ago, Sharifa didn’t have any opportunities to speak of. She had to …
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