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to big cities from villages, especially in the SW region of Tukey, has
resulted in new settlements or slum areas on the outskirts of the cities.
This, in turn, creates a number of problems: lack of sanitation, poor
health, lack of education, and unemployment. This
project helps women and children adjust to city life and overcome culture
difference. It also provides education in various subjects, teaches basic
reading and writing skills, and offers training in income-generating skills.
The training takes place at a community center, a place where everyone
can come to seek solutions to their problems, socialise, seek medical
advice, borrow books, etc.
Courses
have been taking place since 2002 in different regions of Turkey. In addition
to basic reading and writing classes, English classes for some students
are offered. Social, legal and health topics are dealt with by professionals. Teachers
for many of the courses are provided by the Ministry of Education, and
TUKD volunteers also help. The current project is based
at the Ataturk Community Education Center in Ankara. TUKD members
will be providing literacy and numeracy courses as well as some handicraft
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