Immigration 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 courses.