The Refugees and Asylum Seekers Assistance and Solidarity Association was established in November 2014 by philanthropists living in the Sultanbeyli district. In its early years, the Association provided services only in the fields of interpretation and healthcare.

The Refugees Association operates in 24 different regions and provides services to foreign nationals from Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, the Uyghur community, and other countries, as well as to Turkish citizens.

The Refugees and Asylum Seekers Assistance and Solidarity Association was established in 2014 in the Sultanbeyli district of Istanbul. The Association provides services through its Community Center in Sultanbeyli. It does not have an active office in any other province or district in Türkiye.

All activities of the Refugees Association are carried out on a project basis and are fully funded by donor organizations. You can find information about our ongoing and completed projects, project budgets, and funding organizations through this link.

As the Refugees Association, within the scope of our ongoing projects, we provide physical and mental health services, protection services, legal counseling, vocational training, career counseling, Turkish language courses, psychological counseling and guidance services, and mentoring services.

The Refugees Association is a local association operating in Istanbul and does not issue Turkish citizenship, residence permits, work permits, or entry and exit permits for foreign nationals. It does not have the authority to admit foreign nationals to Türkiye or deport them.

These procedures are carried out by the official authorities of the Republic of Türkiye. The Refugees Association is a local non-governmental organization that provides various services in the fields of migration and refugee support.

You can stay informed about the Refugees Association’s activities by following our website and social media accounts. You can access our social media accounts through this link.