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WHO ARE WE? Our Journey
Suna’nın Kızları was established in 2021 under the Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation by İpek Kıraç to carry forward the efforts, values, goals, and vision of Suna Kıraç in education.
Preparing for the Journey November 2020 – August 2021

İpek Kıraç decided to launch a project dedicated to girls’ education in memory of Suna Kıraç.

Our Coordination Board was established.

Together with the Education Reform Initiative, we conducted a current situation analysis.

Embarking on the Journey September 2021 – May 2022

On September 14, we introduced Suna’nın Kızları to the public.

On November 29, we held our Strategy Development Meeting and sent out invitations to join our communities.

On April 18, 2022, we held our first Circle Gathering.

Thinking Together June 2022 – January 2023

Published the report “Girls’ Education in Turkey: Barriers, Interventions, and Opportunities.”

Communities held collaborative, in-depth discussions and idea generation meetings.

During our first anniversary, circles shared the ideas they had developed.

In November, we signed protocols with the Governorship of Şanlıurfa and the Ministry of Family and Social Services.

On January 19, the School-Centered Solution Circle held its meeting to create a Standard Operating Procedure for Urfa.

Everything Is Possible Through Solidarity February 2023 – August 2023

Established the Post-Disaster Girl-Centered Programming Ad Hoc Working Group.

Conducted field visits to earthquake-affected areas and published the “Girls’ Perspective on the Earthquake Zone” report.

Organized the first Well-Being Program Educator Training from March 14-17.

Opened the first Children’s Hubs in Kahramanmaraş-Pazarcık on April 27.

Launched the Urfa Pilot Education for the Preventive and Protective School Support Program.

Opened the Hatay-Güzelburç Children’s Hub on May 31.

Began the first Summer Institute in Urfa on June 8.

Held the first training session of the Empowerment Through Movement Program on June 9.

Convened at the Grand Circle Evaluation Meeting on June 23.

Expanding September 2023 – February 2024

Held the first meeting of our Girls Advisory Team on September 4.

Conducted the Well-Being Program Online Educator Training for Ministry personnel.

Signed a cooperation protocol with UNICEF for the expansion of Children’s Hubs on September 23.

Organized Educator Training for Power Sessions with the Girls Solution Circle

Opened Children’s Hubs in Hatay, Adıyaman, and Urfa.

Deepening March 2024 – August 2024

Launched the Neighborhoods Supporting Children initiative with public stakeholders in Urfa.

Conducted joint educator training sessions with the Girls Solution Circle.

Presented the first draft of the Community Center Model to the Ministry of Family and Social Services.

Published the Child-Centered Communication Guide and initiated in-person workshops.

Started the two-year Girl-Centered Perspective in Hatay’s Reconstruction project with support from Turkish Philanthropy Funds.

Completed the second Summer Institute with 40 girls from Urfa and Istanbul.

Suna’nın Kızları focuses on addressing the needs of girls aged 0-18 who grow up deprived of services that support their development. It aims to ensure that girls:

  1. Feel emotionally and physically secure,
  2. Can continue their education uninterruptedly,
  3. Have time for play and rest,
  4. Live free from pressure,
  5. Make decisions about their own lives.

Suna’nın Kızları creates supportive and safe learning spaces for both girls and boys and collaborates with 31 civil society organizations under shared goals and indicators.

With a collective impact approach, Suna’nın Kızları:

  1. Conducts research to accurately identify needs,
  2. Builds communities united around shared goals for children and adults,
  3. Facilitates deeper collaboration and problem-solving within communities,
  4. Links various activities of public institutions, universities, and civil society organizations for sustainable impact,
  5. Develops scalable and effective models for systemic change,
  6. Establishes spaces where knowledge flows, relationships strengthen, and stakeholders connect,
  7. Conducts fieldwork to implement developed models,
  8. Monitors and evaluates processes and outcomes based on shared indicators, ensuring scalable solutions.
“I believe the decisions we make, centered on the needs of girls, have the power to change the world. By creating safe spaces free from violence for girls, fostering their solidarity with peers, and supporting their self-realization, we can achieve a more peaceful future for everyone.”
İPEK KIRAÇ United Nations 78th General Assembly
UN Women Generation Equality: Midpoint Moment
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