KU Cares Projects
Preparation of "My Happy Bag" for Children in Earthquake-Affected Areas
AÇEV Warehouse – Merkez Mah. Cendere Cd. Ofishane No.22. Ground Floor. Kağıthane/ISTANBUL
Participants will assist in preparing “My Happy Bag,” which includes hygiene kits, stationery products, toys, books, and parental guidelines. These packages will be sent to children in areas affected by earthquakes.
Distribution of Meals to the Homeless in Taksim
Çorbada Tuzun Olsun Derneği- Başkurt Sk. No:16, Beyoğlu, Taksim/İSTANBUL
Support will be provided in collaboration with the Çorbada Tuzun Olsun Derneği for cooking, packaging, and distribution of meals to the homeless.
Garbage Collection and Sorting in Rumelifeneri
Rumelifeneri
An environmental cleanup and awareness event, organized by the Çöpüne Sahip Çık Vakfı, will take place at Rumelifeneri beach. During the event, volunteers will gather garbage and waste, which will then be centralized at a designated location for recycling purposes. The quantity of waste collected and its positive impact on the environment will be quantified and publicly disclosed.
Art Therapy Workshop for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
EÇADEM, Güzelce Ali Paşa Caddesi Numara 4 Yeniköy, Sarıyer/İSTANBUL
In the art therapy workshop, participants will experience the healing power of art while expressing their emotions through colors and lines. Considering art as a force that transcends boundaries and strengthens interpersonal connections, this workshop aims to contribute to the development of social awareness.
Hobby Festival for Individuals with Special Needs
İZEV-Büyükdere Mah. Merdiven Çıkmazı No:9 Sarıyer/İSTANBUL
This activity provides an opportunity for volunteers to meet with İZEV students and share their interests, skills, hobbies, and talents. Volunteers will have the chance to teach and learn from İZEV students while sharing their own interests with them. This event aims to foster a sense of collaboration among participants while allowing İZEV students to enhance their social skills and encounter different perspectives. Overall, this activity will contribute to strengthening bonds between individuals and reinforce a sense of community.
Support for the "Let My Hair Be Your Hair" Project Activities
American Hospital Meeting Room B-Teşvikiye, Güzelbahçe Sk. No:20, 34365 Şişli/ISTANBUL
Within the scope of the Kanser Savaşçıları Derneği’s “Let My Hair Be Your Hair” Project, the following activities are planned: preparing the hair to be sent to the wig maker, preparing notes of gratitude to hair donors, contacting those who requested wigs to confirm their addresses once the wigs are ready, and preparing the wigs for shipment.
A Day with Kurtaran Ev Cats and Dogs
Yeşilbayır Cad, Yeşilbayır mah, No 20, Yeşilbayır 34555 Arnavutköy/ISTANBUL
Support will be provided for the daily needs of needy cats and dogs such as feeding, grooming, bathing, as well as improvement works in their living area such as painting and cleaning.
Meeting and Spending Time with Our Canine Friends in Search of Forever Homes
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Tepeören Temporary Shelter-Ballıca, No:, Ballıca Cd. No:68, 34916 Pendik/ISTANBUL
Communication will be established with dogs awaiting adoption, walks will be taken with them, games will be played, and photos will be taken to support their adoption.
Distribution of Meals to the Homeless in Fatih
Sokak Lambası Derneği-Silivrikapı, Öksüzce Cami Sk. No 5 D:B, 34107 Fatih/ISTANBUL
Support will be provided in cooking, packaging, and distributing meals to the homeless in collaboration with the Street Lamp Association.
Campus Tour Involving Educational Board Games for TEGV Children at Koç University
Sokak Lambası Derneği-Silivrikapı, Öksüzce Cami Sk. No 5 D:B, 34107 Fatih/ISTANBUL
At Koç University, a campus tour and board games session will be organized for TEGV children. This visit offers them an opportunity for inspiration, setting future career goals, and gaining a deeper understanding of university life dynamics.
Coastal Cleanup At Moda Beach
Koç Üniversitesi Rumelifeneri Kampüsü- No:117, 34450 Sarıyer/ISTANBUL
Volunteers will gather at Moda Beach for a coastal cleanup aimed at preserving our seas and understanding their ecosystems. This coastal protection initiative is part of a broader movement towards a cleaner future and sustainable living.
Educational and Fun Workshops with Middle School Students
Sarıyer Middle School, Center, Şht. Mithat Yılmaz Cd. No: 95, 34450 Sarıyer/İstanbul
Volunteers and educators from Geleceğe Adımlar Derneği will conduct various workshop activities with middle school students. These workshops aim to impart various skills to children such as creativity, self-regulation, and expressing emotions.
Well-being Workshop with TOÇEV Children at Koç University Campus
Council Room at Koç University Rumeli Feneri Campus Student Center
KuCares volunteers will organize a well-being workshop with the participation of TOÇEV children. Following various well-being exercises, volunteers will work together with the children to create well-being artworks. These artworks will be exhibited on TOÇEV’s social media accounts and website as part of the organization’s 30th anniversary celebrations, raising awareness about every child’s right to education.
