Mavi Kalem Association
Mavi Kalem was formed at the aftermath of the 1999 earthquake, and founded in 2000, to respond the needs of the earthquake affected and migrated communities in particular …
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Mavi Kalem was formed at the aftermath of the 1999 earthquake, and founded in 2000, to respond the needs of the earthquake affected and migrated communities in particular of the disadvantageous groups of women and children in health and education. Since then, it has been implementing projects mainly assisting women and children since its establishment. Projects involving the empowerment, skill development, health services and information sharing have been implemented throughout 2000-2002 in Düzce area, mainly assisting women and children after the earthquake. Since 2002, Mavi Kalem has been implementing projects and activities concerning; educational support, awareness raising on health standards, awareness raising on domestic violence, psychological support, consultancy on health and legal issues for both local and migrated women and …
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Mavi Kalem was formed at the aftermath of the 1999 earthquake, and founded in 2000, to respond the needs of the earthquake affected and migrated communities in particular of the disadvantageous groups of women and children in health and education. Since then, it has been implementing projects mainly assisting women and children since its establishment. Projects involving the empowerment, skill development, health services and information sharing have been implemented throughout 2000-2002 in Düzce area, mainly assisting women and children after the earthquake. Since 2002, Mavi Kalem has been implementing projects and activities concerning; educational support, awareness raising on health standards, awareness raising on domestic violence, psychological support, consultancy on health and legal issues for both local and migrated women and children in Fener/ Balat district in Fatih, Istanbul, addressing the needs of children, women and girls of the local community migrated from all regions of Turkey and since 2014 the Syrian children and women in Fener-Balat were included in its beneficiary group. Activities such as Turkish language courses, socialization activities with local population, help in admissions to schools and other official and administrative actions, and psychological support were provided to Syrian children and women. Mavi Kalem has worked toward the Syrian refugee influx related issues since 2011, by conducting needs assessments and gap analysis in Hatay, Gaziantep and Sanliurfa without-camp populations. Also on the national and international level; women' rights and health rights, children's rights, wide spreading of minimum standards in humanitarian aid, youth exchange programs are included in Mavi Kalem's actions. Dissemination and advocacy for humanitarian assistance standards and principles in disasters, emergencies and migration situations is one of Mavi Kalem's work areas. Since 2001 it has been part of Sphere Project, since 2009 INEE Workgroup
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMavi Kalem Association is a registered human services nonprofit based in Istanbul, Fatih, Turkey. It is registered with the official charity registry of Turkey. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.
Mavi Kalem Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 33 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Turkey is 34/100.
Mavi Kalem Association is located in Istanbul, Fatih, Turkey. Its registered address is Yavuz Sultan Selim Mahallesi, Cibali Caddesi, No:31 Cibali.
Mavi Kalem Association is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Turkey.
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Mavi Kalem was formed at the aftermath of the 1999 earthquake, and founded in 2000, to respond the needs of the earthquake affected and migrated communities in particular of the disadvantageous groups of women and children in health and education. Since then, it has been implementing projects mainly assisting women and children since its establishment. Projects involving the empowerment, skill development, health services and information sharing have been implemented throughout 2000-2002 in Düzce area, mainly assisting women and children after the earthquake. Since 2002, Mavi Kalem has been implementing projects and activities concerning; educational support, awareness raising on health standards, awareness raising on domestic violence, psychological support, consultancy on health... Mavi Kalem Association is classified as a human services organization registered in Turkey.
Among human services charities registered in Turkey: Mavi Kalem Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100 is in line with the peer average of 34/100.
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Mavi Kalem Association is registered in Türkiye. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Mavi Kalem Association is registered in Türkiye. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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NeutralSessizlik kırıldığında, bir eser doğar - mavi kalem, sonuçta, bir hayalperest - The Portugal News
MAVİ KALEM DERNEĞİ ÇALIŞMALARINI SÜRDÜRÜYOR - Hatay Söz Gazetesi
MAVİ KALEM DERNEĞİ ÇALIŞMALARINI SÜRDÜRÜYOR - Hatay Söz Gazetesi
Toplanın Açıklıyoruz! Ünlüler Neden Mavi Kalemle İmza Vermez? - ListeList
MAVİ KALEM DERNEĞİ İLE PROTOKOL - Hatay Gazetesi
Hakkari'de Kalite ve yeniliğin tek adresi 'Onay Kırtasiye' - Hakkari Objektif Haber
Son Dakika: Mavi Kalem Pandemi Yurdu’nda gözetim altında olan 2 mahkum firar etti! - Giynik Gazetesi
Sendikalaşma hakkını kullanan Mavi Kalem Derneği işçileri cezalandırılıyor - Evrensel
Sanki STK değil, kâr odaklı şirket - 1+1 Express
ÜZERİNDE MAVİ ÇİZGİ BULUNAN 100 LİRASINA 100 BİN LİRA İSTİYOR - Bilecik11
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Quick facts about Mavi Kalem Association
- What is Mavi Kalem Association?
- Mavi Kalem Association is a human services nonprofit organization based in Istanbul, Turkey. Mavi Kalem was formed at the aftermath of the 1999 earthquake, and founded in 2000, to respond the needs of the earthquake affected and migrated communities in particular of the disadvantageous groups of women and children in health and education. Since then, it has been implementing projects mainly assisting women and children since its establishment. Projects involving the empowerment, skill development, health services and information sharing have been implemented throughout 2000-2002 in Düzce area, mainly assisting women and children after the earthquake. Since 2002, Mavi Kalem has been implementing projects and activities concerning; educational support, awareness raising on health standards, awareness raising on domestic violence, psychological support, consultancy on health and legal issues for both local and migrated women and children in Fener/ Balat district in Fatih, Istanbul, addressing the needs of children, women and girls of the local community migrated from all regions of Turkey and since 2014 the Syrian children and women in Fener-Balat were included in its beneficiary group. Activities such as Turkish language courses, socialization activities with local population, help in admissions to schools and other official and administrative actions, and psychological support were provided to Syrian children and women. Mavi Kalem has worked toward the Syrian refugee influx related issues since 2011, by conducting needs assessments and gap analysis in Hatay, Gaziantep and Sanliurfa without-camp populations. Also on the national and international level; women' rights and health rights, children's rights, wide spreading of minimum standards in humanitarian aid, youth exchange programs are included in Mavi Kalem's actions. Dissemination and advocacy for humanitarian assistance standards and principles in disasters, emergencies and migration situations is one of Mavi Kalem's work areas. Since 2001 it has been part of Sphere Project, since 2009 INEE Workgroup
- Where is Mavi Kalem Association located?
- Headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey.
- Is Mavi Kalem Association trustworthy?
- Mavi Kalem Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Mavi Kalem Association's website?
- http://www.mavikalem.org/
- Are donations to Mavi Kalem Association tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Turkey under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.