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The Story of the Seed: The healing power of nature and concern about the climate change

Since Maya Vakfı’s (Foundation) establishment the healing power of art and nature has been utilized in our trauma-informed mental health and psychosocial support activities.  Maya Vakfı supports children's well-being and helps them improve their social interactions...

Stigma in Mental Health

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month  Mental health encompasses our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It influences how we think, feel and act. It also contributes to how we cope with stress, how we relate to others, and how we make decisions....
Today is #GivingTuesday! Let’s share happiness!

Today is #GivingTuesday! Let’s share happiness!

Would you like to give #HappyMomentsForChildren on #GivingTuesday?This year, the global generosity movement #GivingTuesday is taking place also in Turkey as #PaylaşmaGünü. In these challenging times when sharing becomes even more important, would you like to support...

Our new educative contents are broadcasted for students!

Our new educative contents are broadcasted for students!

The current pandemic that we have been going through worldwide has also affected education services as well as all sectors, thereby moving face-to-face education processes into digital environments. Many institutions and organizations, especially the Ministry of...

Activity Suggestions For Children

Activity Suggestions For Children

During the social distancing process we go through due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), we have compiled activities that can be done with children using what we have in our homes! We've compiled the best screen-free activities for kids; you don't need to buy a lot of fancy,...

Suggestions For Parents For The Days We Experience Social Distancing

Suggestions For Parents For The Days We Experience Social Distancing

In these days that require social distancing, children spend their time at home with their parents. Parents are facing a major responsibility on top of their daily routine with the transfer of approximately 8 hours of childcare normally offered by schools on every...

Coronavirus (Covid-19) Anxiety Management for Children and Parents

Coronavirus (Covid-19) Anxiety Management for Children and Parents

Our children will remember the panic and anxiety felt about coronavirus, more than any other detail, (Covid-19) in the family environment. Our children learn how to respond to stress and uncertainty by following our approaches and reactions to situations and events....

Maya Vakfi launches new report on Trauma Informed Schools in Turkey!

Maya Vakfi launches new report on Trauma Informed Schools in Turkey!

Maya Vakfı (Foundation) has released its flagship report on the results of their Trauma Informed Schools program. Since 2017 the program has been carried out in Turkish public schools with the cooperation of the Ministry of National Education and the General...

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Support children who need psychosocial support through regular or one-time donations. Your donation will allow children to attend individual and group therapy sessions and to build happy moments, not trauma, in their lives.

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Our volunteers share the same dream of a better world and help us lead the way. Their support is invaluable as they join us in our pursuit of reaching more children and creating more impact. Join us and be part of the change for better.

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Akat Mahallesi Öztürk Sokak No:3 34335
Akatlar Beşiktaş İstanbul Türkiye
Tel: +90 (531) 980 72 37 // +90 (212) 351 00 20

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Fener Mahallesi Tevkii Cafer Mektebi Sokak No:24
Balat Fatih İstanbul Türkiye
Tel: +90 (212) 525 25 36

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