Türkiye is home to the largest number of displaced Syrian refugees at approximately 3.7 million. Yet Türkiye's welcoming stance towards Syrians, means that sustainable employment or starting a business in the country is possible for many. We work with aspiring Syrian entrepreneurs to develop their business plans, provide training and access to finance. Similarly, we partner with many higher (vocational) education institutions in Türkiye to provide study opportunities for Syrian refugees and local Turkish youth. Courses are based on local labour market needs and the skills needed for rebuilding Syria in the future.
Programmes in this location
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active programmeAccess to Education for Employment
SPARK, the Islamic Development Bank and the Sheikh Abdullah Al Nouri Charity Society support Syrian youth in Syrian Interim Government…
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active programmeDAHIL
Employment creation through improved access to finance: The DAHIL programme supports Syrian refugees and vulnerable Turkish citizens living in the…
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active programmeEconomic Resilience through COVID-19
In order to safeguard jobs, during and after the coronavirus crisis, SPARK and the Qatar Fund for Development are extending…
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active programmePathway for Higher Education in Türkiye
In partnership with five public universities in Gaziantep, Hatay, Kahramanmaraş, Mersin and Şanlıurfa, the programme creates an integrated pathway to…
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Türkiye Scholarship Programme for International Students
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inactive programmeEntrepreneurship and Business Development Activities (EBDA)
EBDA, meaning ‘begin’ in Arabic, supports Syrian entrepreneurship in Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan by guiding young Syrian refugees to start…
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inactive programmeHigher Education Services (HES)
SPARK is the largest provider of scholarships for Syrian refugees in the Middle East. The HES programme started by responding…
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inactive programmeInternships and work for Syrian youth
SPARK and the Dutch National Postcode Lottery are creating new routes for youth to enter employment or entrepreneurship.
“I’ve tried different jobs, and I know the struggle of finding employment as a refugee”
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- Türkiye
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- Entrepreneurship Summer Courses
“Our aim is to raise awareness on how precious these olive trees are”
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- Türkiye
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- SME Coaching
- Cooperative Support
“We have taken the wheel to bring down food waste figures”
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- Türkiye
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- Cooperative Support
- SME Coaching
“As long as we stand in solidarity with each other, our production power and share in the market will keep growing”
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- Türkiye
- Services
- SME Coaching
- Cooperative Support
“SPARK helped me to make it real”
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- Türkiye
- Services
- Scholarships
- SME Coaching
Opening pathways to employment
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4303Scholarships Provided
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2281Youth Trained
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3812Received Student Services
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2926Youth Graduated