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Zehra Gökçe Şenol
International Relations

A third-year student of International Relations at Middle East Technical University, also pursuing a minor in Political Studies. She is interested in human rights, international politics, gender inequality, and humanitarian aid. She speaks advanced English and beginner-level French. She aims to gain experience in NGOs, research centers, and think tanks.
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Sevinç Özkılavuz
Social Worker

Graduated from the Social Work Department of Adıyaman University in 2020. During her undergraduate thesis, she had the opportunity to work closely with children with autism. During her internship at the Social Service Center, she gained professional experience particularly in the field of “Children in Need of Protection.” She is currently a graduate student in the Department of Migration and Middle Eastern Studies at Kırıkkale University. As an AFAD volunteer, she participates in various trainings and activities.
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Fatma Yaren Öztürk
International Relations

A third-year International Relations student at Middle East Technical University. She is an activist at Amnesty International and a volunteer at TEMA. For the past 2.5 years, she has been actively involved in a student community focused on caring for campus animals. Her interests include social psychology, human rights, animal rights, and international politics. Passionate about photography, learning new languages, gardening, and literature. She aims to engage with as many people and situations as possible to improve herself in areas where she can be helpful.
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Eyyüp Bulut
Industrial Engineer / Sociologist

Graduated from the Industrial Engineering (English) program at Marmara University and the Sociology Department at Istanbul University. Currently pursuing a master's degree in Industrial Engineering at Harran University, focusing on Circular Economy and Industrial Symbiosis. During his university years, he worked in business development and management consultancy for various companies. He worked at Hershey Chocolate factory in the USA. Upon returning, he served as Production Planning Manager at Akipek Textile, Planning Specialist at Procter & Gamble, in Production Planning and Supply Management at Siemens, and as a Planning Unit and Batman Investment Support Office Coordinator at the Dicle Development Agency. Since 2016, he has held various positions at the Karacadağ Development Agency in Şanlıurfa. He has excellent command of English.
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Habiba Kotb
Political Science and International Relations Student

Born in Egypt, Habiba is a second-year student in Political Science and International Relations at Necmettin Erbakan University. Her interests include journalism, ecological sustainability, and language learning.
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Zehra Cansev
English Language and Literature Graduate

A 2021 graduate of Bilkent University's Department of English Language and Literature. Currently a second-year student in International Trade and Logistics Management at Anadolu University. She volunteered as an instructor between 2019 and 2020. She wrote for the university’s online newspaper, GazeteBilkent, for three years. She is interested in evolution, philosophy, gender equality, and sustainable energy. She enjoys engaging with the arts and writing critiques on the works she reads and watches.
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Rebecca Barber
Anthropologist

Graduated from the University of Birmingham's Department of Anthropology in 2019. Since then, she has been working as an English teacher and living in Hai Phong, Vietnam. Originally from the UK, she is currently completing a master's degree in Sustainable Development online at the University of Sussex. She enjoys writing and is interested in the impacts of development decisions on communities, societies, and the environment.
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İrem Mirasyedi
Business Graduate

Born and raised in Kuwait with an American education background, she studied Business at Bilkent University. She worked in customer service at Alshaya in Kuwait and later in retail at Williams Sonoma in Istanbul. While spending time at home with her now-walking child, she enjoys reading and cooking in her spare time.
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Aslınur İnalcı
Uluslararası Politika Yüksek Lisans Öğrencisi

Bilkent Üniversitesi Uluslararası İlişkiler Bölümünden mezun oldu. Belçika Katholieke Universiteit Leuven'de Uluslararası Politika alanında yüksek lisans öğrencisidir. İltica ve Göç Araştırma Merkezinde gönüllü dil öğretmeni ve araştırmacı olarak görev yapmaktadır. Sivil Yaşam Derneği Uluslararası İlişkiler Koordinasyon Ekibi üyesidir. Sivil toplum kuruluşlarındaki deneyimleri insani yardım ve mülteci hakları üzerine yoğunlaşmaktadır. Utrecht Üniversitesi tarafından düzenlenen “Göç, Entegrasyon ve Etnik İlişkiler” ile Friedrich Naumann Vakfı – UNHCR iş birliğinde sunulan “Uluslararası Koruma ve Mülteci Hakları” sertifikalarına sahiptir. IELTS sınavından 7.5, TOEFL'dan 100 puan alarak C1 düzeyinde İngilizce yeterliliğini belgelemiştir. Sivil toplum kuruluşları, özel sektör ve düşünce kuruluşlarında staj deneyimleri bulunmaktadır.
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Medine Arda
Sosyolog

Harran Üniversitesinde Veterinerlik, Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesinde Sosyoloji lisans eğitimi aldı. Psikoloji ve Aile Danışmanlığı alanında yüksek lisans eğitimi gördü. Viranşehir Belediyesinde sosyolog ve aile evlilik danışmanı olarak görev yapmaktadır.
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Esma Savaş
Sosyolog

Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt Üniversitesinde 4. sınıf öğrencisidir. Erasmus+ kapsamında Rusya'da bulundu. Otizmli bireylerle ve çocuklarla çalıştı. Amerikan Kültür Dil Okullarında B2 seviyesinde İngilizce eğitimi aldı.
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Ayşe Özçınar
Araştırma Görevlisi

Harran Üniversitesi Sınıf Öğretmenliği Bölümünden mezun oldu. Dicle Üniversitesinde yüksek lisans yapmaktadır. Eğitim bilimleri alanında çalışmalar yürütmekte olup iyi seviyede İngilizce bilmektedir.
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Müshap Bulut
Paramedic

Currently completing his undergraduate degree in Health Management at the Open Education Faculty. He has worked as a customer representative, sales consultant, and patient care technician.
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Rıdvan Arslan
Psychologist

Graduated from the Psychology Department of Istanbul Beykent University. After working as a psychologist for four years, he transitioned into the food industry and established his own business.
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Mehmet Yavuz
Specialist

Graduated in Econometrics from Çukurova University. Studied in Poland with a Socrates Erasmus scholarship. Worked in the finance and tourism sectors. Currently works as a specialist at TKDK (Agriculture and Rural Development Support Institution). He also studied archaeology at the undergraduate level.
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Oğuz Fırat Şenkal
Food Engineer

Graduated from the University of Food Technologies in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Has held managerial roles in both public and private sectors. He is the owner of a food and tourism company based in Şanlıurfa. Speaks six different languages.
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Zeynep Bulut
History Teacher

Holds a bachelor's degree in History from Anadolu University.
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İsmail Baltacı
Designer / Lecturer

Graduated in Clothing Education from Selçuk University and earned a master’s degree in Textile Design from Gazi University. He has received awards in fashion design and worked as a lecturer at various universities.
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Derya Savaş
Child Development and Education

Received child development training in vocational high school. She is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Child Development at Necmettin Erbakan University and also studying via distance education at Istanbul University. She holds a certificate to open and operate a preschool.
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Dr. Emin Gitmez
Lecturer

Graduated from the Business Administration Department at Hacettepe University. Worked in public institutions and served as an expert at the Karacadağ Development Agency. Holds a master’s degree in public law and a PhD in political science. Currently works as an academic at İnönü University.
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Maria Malik
Student

Maria is a third-year English major at King's College London. She speaks English and German. Her interests include international development and creative writing.
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Mehtap Tosun
Turkish Language and Literature

Graduated from the Turkish Language and Literature Department at Anadolu University in Eskişehir. She also holds associate and bachelor's degrees from Atatürk University in Justice and New Media and Journalism, respectively. After working as an assistant in the field of documentary cinema, she began taking editing courses to improve in that area. She continues to work on archiving and documentation in the same field. Simultaneously, she builds websites using WordPress while working in social media advertising.
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Funda Coşkun
Sociologist

Graduated with honors from the Sociology Department of Atatürk University. She completed her master's degree with thesis in the field of migration sociology at Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Institute of Social Sciences. She has long-term experience working with individuals with autism and various special needs. She worked at the Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality’s Disability Coordination and Life Center. She has participated in various projects and studies related to gender and disadvantaged groups, both locally and internationally. She continues her academic work in the field of migration.
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Gabriela Francisca Heermans
Master's in Social and Cultural Psychology

Gabriela is the Director of Grants and Partnerships at Istanbul&I. She also works as a clinician with high school students at the Howard Center in Vermont, USA. She holds a Master of Science degree from the European Union’s Erasmus+ Global-MINDS (Mobility, Inclusion, and Diversity in Society) program. As part of her Fulbright Research Grant, she led a research project to support the initiatives of humanitarian organizations operating in Turkey.
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Ahmet Kara
Manager

Graduated from the Departments of Finance at Erciyes University, Business Administration at Anadolu University, and Occupational Health and Safety at Harran University Vocational School. He began his career in a private company as a manager. He currently works at TEDAŞ. His life goals are to be innovative, to pursue new knowledge, to improve himself, and to contribute to social issues.
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Hasan Malik Aydıner

Graduated from the Department of Business Administration at Kadir Has University. He works in communication sciences and focuses on project writing and licensed tourist guiding. He is active in various NGOs. He speaks advanced English, beginner-level German and Arabic. He is a young entrepreneur, broker, and father of two.
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Mehmet Şükrü Kuşulay
Software Engineer

A senior student in Software Engineering at Fırat University in Elazığ. He has worked on projects related to unmanned aerial vehicles and the defense industry.
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Hebun Ronahi Daysal
Psychologist

Graduated from Şanlıurfa Mehmet Güneş Social Sciences High School. She is a senior student in the Psychology Department at Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University. She has received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Family Counseling, and Child Psychopathology. She worked as an intern psychologist at the Gelişim Psychological Counseling Center and the Family and Social Services Center.
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Helin Çevirci
Psychologist

Graduated from the Psychology Department at Çukurova University. She has participated in many volunteer and social responsibility projects. In 2022, she successfully completed her mandatory internship at Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital. In 2021, she did a voluntary internship at Adana Balcalı State Hospital, and in 2020, at a private rehabilitation center. She has received numerous trainings and certificates including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Sexual Therapy, Symbolic Meaning of Toys, Behavioral Problems Observed in Children, EMDR, Mindfulness, Autism and Intervention Methods, Family Constellation, and Special Education Support.
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Özlem Öztürk
Lawyer

Graduated from the Faculty of Law at Çukurova University. She has completed numerous trainings and earned certificates in the field of law. Currently working as a trainee lawyer at Şanlıurfa Courthouse and a private law office.
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Mehmet Varış
Deputy Chair, TRT Broadcasting Supervision and Coordination Board

Began his public service career as a producer at TRT Diyarbakır Radio. He studied language in the UK and film production and directing in Vancouver, Canada. At TRT, he worked as a producer and director in a wide range of categories including politics, education, culture, news, and sports. He served as Head of Documentary Programs, Head of TRT Arabic Programs, and Deputy Coordinator of Internal Productions. He is currently the Deputy Chair of the TRT Broadcasting Supervision and Coordination Board.
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Cansu Genç
Legal Professional

After completing her studies in Social Security at Namık Kemal University and in Justice at Ufuk University, she continued her legal education at the International Balkan University in North Macedonia. During her education, she worked as a legal assistant at a law firm and as an administrative assistant at a mediation center. Having volunteered for aid organizations, Cansu places great importance on solidarity and mutual support.
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Yaren İlhan
Volunteer at the Educational Volunteers Foundation of Turkey (TEGV)

Focused on Child Development and Education.
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Gamze Esen
Student

Senior student in the Department of English Translation and Interpreting at Mardin Artuklu University.
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Firdevs Demirkol Kara
Senior Agricultural Engineer

Graduated from the Department of Plant Protection at Fırat University, and earned her Master's degree in Phytopathology at Hatay Mustafa Kemal University. She holds the title of Senior Agricultural Engineer. She has also served as a mentor in the “Financially Literate Women Project” and the SEECO Project, focusing on cooperativism and women's economic empowerment. Throughout her career, she has been involved in impactful projects in women’s entrepreneurship, leadership training, and cooperative development.
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Ferzan Özyaşar
Sociologist

Discovering the power of video during her university years, Ferzan Özyaşar has been involved in social projects, field research, media work, and outdoor sports for over twenty years. She has contributed to research and film projects focusing on media and politics, freedom of expression, the culture of coexistence, and gender equality.
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Bedrigül Markal
Data Analyst

Specializing in data analysis and strategic management, she provides consultancy services to local governments and other institutions. She supports strategic and performance management processes and leads the establishment of data-driven decision support mechanisms.
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Serap Yavuz Madenli
Project Monitoring and Chair of the Women's Assembly

A graduate of the Family and Consumer Sciences Department at Hacettepe University. She specialized in Social Municipalism in the Local Governments master’s program at Ahmet Yesevi University. She is currently working on her master’s thesis at Harran University in the Department of Agricultural Economics, focusing on women's cooperatives.
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Nil Cevheri

After graduating from the Department of Agricultural Economics at the Faculty of Agriculture, Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2009, she began working at the GAP Regional Development Administration in 2011. Still serving in the same institution, Nil Cevheri carries out studies aimed at fostering economic and social development in rural areas. Her research includes the impact of irrigation on agricultural production in the Harran Plain, changes in cropping patterns, and the benefits of irrigation. She actively contributes to regional development processes in line with regional development goals.