Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) delivered essential food packages to 1,700 families living in Myanmar’s Arakan region.
TİKA remains committed to providing humanitarian aid to Muslims facing harsh conditions in Arakan. As part of this effort, food packages containing essential supplies were distributed to 1,700 Rohingya families displaced by the ongoing internal conflict and struggling to survive in refugee camps.
This support, provided during the month of Ramadan, was warmly welcomed by the local community. Expressing their gratitude for Türkiye’s assistance, Rohingya Muslims conveyed their heartfelt thanks and greetings to Türkiye through TİKA.
While TİKA continues its humanitarian aid efforts for those in need in crisis regions, it also remains committed to addressing the basic food and shelter needs of Rohingya Muslims living under challenging conditions in Myanmar.
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) delivered food packages to refugees in Ethiopia as part of its Ramadan program.
During Ramadan, TİKA provided food aid to refugees facing challenging conditions in Ethiopia. With approximately 4.5 million people living in refugee camps due to ongoing conflicts, disasters, and droughts, TİKA continues its humanitarian efforts to support those in need.
In this context, food aid packages containing essential supplies were distributed to 500 families living in the refugee camp in the Lege T’afo district of the capital, Addis Ababa. The food packages were prepared with careful consideration of the region’s dietary habits and current conditions.
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) organized a special iftar program in Tunisia to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan with children with Down syndrome and their families.
Alongside the iftar meal, the program featured various performances and entertainment activities designed for children with Down syndrome. Clown shows and musical performances captivated the audience, while the children themselves took the stage to showcase their talents.
TİKA made the joy of Ramadan even more special by gifting festive clothes to children with Down syndrome at the event. Additionally, suhur packages were distributed to families, fostering the spirit of solidarity and sharing the blessings of Ramadan.
This heartfelt gathering, attended by Tunisian Mufti Hichem Ben Mahmoud and Türkiye’s Ambassador to Tunisia Ahmet Misbah Demircan, brought smiles to the faces of children and their families while strengthening the bonds of unity and togetherness.
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) distributed food parcels to families in need across Serbia as part of its Ramadan aid efforts.
As part of the Ramadan Activities Project, a food parcel distribution ceremony was held in Smederevo with the participation of Türkiye’s Ambassador to Belgrade, İlhan Saygılı; TİKA’s Coordinator in Belgrade, Hülya Kırmızıgül; Amenet Mosque Board Member, Faik Yunuz; and local community members.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Saygılı expressed his satisfaction that the Ramadan activities, carried out in the spirit of sharing—an essential element of Türkiye’s rich cultural heritage—will help strengthen the bonds of friendship between the two countries.
In his speech, Amenet Mosque Board Member Faik Yunuz thanked TİKA and the Turkish people for their continued support of those in need in Serbia.
TİKA will continue distributing food parcels to 1,800 families in need across Serbia, with a special focus on disadvantaged groups, throughout the month of Ramadan.
As part of its Ramadan program, Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) organized a food distribution and iftar program for flood victims in Jablanica, located in the south of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In collaboration with the District Mufti’s Office of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina, TİKA provided food packages to those affected by the devastating floods that struck Jablanica in October 2024. Following the distribution, 250 flood victims were welcomed to share an iftar meal prepared by TİKA.
Ekrem Hodžić, Chief Imam of Jablanica; Emir Muratović, Mayor of Jablanica; Dursun Ali Yaşacan, Head of TİKA’s East and South Asia, Pacific and Latin America Department; Erdinç Işık, TİKA’s Coordinator in Sarajevo; consultants from the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Sarajevo and representatives of the institution attended the iftar program.
Speaking at the event, TİKA Head of Department Yaşacan offered his condolences to those who lost their lives in the flood disaster and expressed his happiness at sharing an iftar meal with Bosniak brothers and sisters in the spirit of Ramadan.
On October 4, 2024, a devastating flood struck Bosnia and Herzegovina, claiming the lives of 29 people and affecting five cities, particularly Konjic and Jablanica. TİKA was the first international organization to respond to the disaster.
Throughout Ramadan, TİKA will continue to distribute food aid packages to 1,600 people in need across Bosnia and Herzegovina with a special focus on flood victims, families returning to their homes after the war, and women affected by domestic violence.
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), in collaboration with Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM), distributed food packages to families in need across various regions of Pakistan in observance of Ramadan.
At the ceremony, 1,500 food packages prepared by TİKA for distribution in Rawalpindi, Muridke (Punjab), and Oghi (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) were handed over to PBM.
Speaking at the delivery ceremony, Türkiye’s Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. İrfan Neziroğlu highlighted the strong bonds of brotherhood between Türkiye and Pakistan, noting that TİKA has implemented nearly 700 development cooperation projects in Pakistan over the past 15 years. He emphasized the significance of food aid, alongside initiatives aimed at empowering women and promoting their economic independence.
PBM Director General Shaheen Khalid Butt expressed deep appreciation for Türkiye’s ongoing support, stating that these efforts reflect the enduring friendship between the two nations.
During Ramadan, TİKA continues to foster solidarity between the peoples of Türkiye and Pakistan by organizing iftar programs for orphaned children and students, in addition to providing food aid.
As part of its Ramadan programs in Nepal, Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) distributed food aid to 500 families in need across various regions of the country.
According to United Nations data, Nepal is among the world’s poorest countries. In response to the challenges, TİKA delivered food parcels to 500 households in seven different regions.
Each parcel was carefully prepared to meet the basic nutritional needs of families during Ramadan. TİKA’s Ramadan assistance was warmly received by the families.
In addition to supporting families in need across Nepal, special attention was given to Rohingya refugees in Kathmandu, ensuring that vulnerable groups were not forgotten.
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) distributed food parcels to 300 families living in refugee camps in the Amiriyah al-Sumud district of Iraq’s Anbar province.
The distribution ceremony at the Jurf al-Sakhar and Avveysat refugee camps was attended by TİKA’s Coordinator in Iraq, Oğuzhan Dinler; and the District Governor of Amiriyah al-Sumud, Dr. Shakir Mahmoud Ubeyd.
In his speech, District Governor Ubeyd expressed his gratitude to TİKA and the Turkish people for providing food aid to displaced families during Ramadan.
TİKA remains committed to improving the living conditions of refugees in the region, not only by meeting their basic needs but also through ongoing humanitarian aid initiatives.
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) provided food parcels to 900 families in need in Thailand’s southern Songkhla province, who were affected by recent flooding.
As part of the program organized in cooperation with the Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT), local authorities, and the Goodness Foundation, packages containing essential food and hygiene items were distributed to those in need.
The distribution ceremony was attended by CICOT Secretary General and MP, Surin Palarae; Deputy Governor of Songkhla Province, Parinda Palarae; TİKA officials and representatives from the Goodness Foundation.
This humanitarian aid initiative by TİKA not only provides relief to flood-affected families but also strengthens the bonds of friendship between Türkiye and Thailand.
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) distributed food and hygiene packages to 300 families in need in Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea.
The packages were prepared as part of a program organized in cooperation with the Turkish Embassy in Malabo, the Malabo Muslim Community, Mount Zion Church, Malabo Mental Health Hospital, Lampert Orphanage, and the 2NK Foundation.
The distribution ceremony was attended by Türkiye’s Ambassador to Malabo Ahmet Ergin, TİKA’s Coordinator in Yaoundé Melih Çağatay Artunay, Muslim and Christian community leaders, and 2NK Foundation executives. Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Ergin emphasized that Ramadan is not only a sacred time but also a period of sharing, unity, and solidarity.
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) continues to support Palestinians in Gaza during Ramadan by preparing iftar meals and distributing food packages.
Gaza, devastated by war, remains in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Since the war began in October 2023, approximately 50,000 Palestinians have lost their lives, and more than 110,000 have been injured. With 90% of homes damaged and nearly 2 million people displaced, the severe restrictions on aid inflows have led to a critical shortage of food, water, and healthcare services.
Continuing its support for Gazans under these challenging conditions, TİKA has begun delivering food packages to 2,500 families as part of its 2025 Ramadan program. The packages, distributed in central and northern Gaza, contain essential food items such as rice, sugar, tomato paste, sunflower oil, olive oil, dates, cheese, jam, and canned goods.
Additionally, TİKA plans to distribute approximately 100,000 iftar meals throughout Ramadan via the TİKA Ramadan Kitchen, established in collaboration with local non-governmental organizations.
TİKA remains committed to supporting the people of Gaza through its humanitarian aid efforts, keeping the spirit of solidarity alive during Ramadan.
As part of its Ramadan initiatives, Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) organized an iftar program at Mama Ugaaso Orphanage in Somalia and distributed festive clothing to 175 orphaned children.
Years of civil war, terrorism, and drought in Somalia have left thousands of children orphaned and in need of care. These children, struggling to survive amid ongoing conflicts, find refuge at Mama Ugaaso Orphanage.
To uphold the spirit of solidarity and sharing during Ramadan, TİKA organized an iftar program at the orphanage, which houses 130 boys and 45 girls between the ages of 4 and 17. The children were served iftar, and each received festive clothing to celebrate Eid with joy.
