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WATAN is a leading Civil Society Organization delivering emergency relief, third sector support, and long-term international development projects.

OUR EXPERTISE

Non-Food Items (NFI) Sector

The shelter program aims to provide safe shelter for internally displaced persons by providing healthy living conditions with privacy and dignity to groups of people and families. This occurs in various forms such as camps, temporary or permanent housing.

Civil Society Support Sector

The Civil Society Program supports the training of employees who work with civil society organizations, charities within the specialized fields as well as local councils.

Water Sanitation Sector

The WASH program works on providing clean water for drinking, cooking and personal hygiene in order to maintain a healthy life and reduce the transmission of water-borne diseases

Food Security & Livelihood Sector

The Food Security and Livelihoods Program focuses on projects that aim to break the cycle of poverty and meet emergency needs of food.

Health Sector

WATAN Health Program is working to reduce mortality and disease prevalence. It provides sustainable support to medical facilities as well

Education Sector

The education program facilitates learning and acquiring knowledge, skills and values. Education can take place in formal or informal settings.

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Volunteering is a major part of Watan Foundation ethos.

Our volunteers add character to our organisation and fulfil a major part in our operations. With a small team we rely a lot of our volunteers. Whether that’s administrational assistance inside the office or a more active role leading or assisting our events and challenges. We have every opportunity possible in our London head office or in Turkey.

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NEWS & EVENTS

  • Upholding Humanitarian Values WATAN’s Holistic Approach to Ethical Healthcare

    Within humanitarian work, the healthcare sector stands as an anchor, not only for the provision of basic health services but also as a guardian of ethical principles and protection. Beyond medical proficiency, ensuring quality involves addressing complex issues such as sexual exploitation and

  • Building Beyond Borders WATAN and UNHCR’s Vision of Hope in Syria

    In the landscapes scarred by continuous bombings and ravaged by earthquakes, the search for safe and dignified shelter has become synonymous with hope and reconstruction in northwestern Syria. In the aftermath of a tragedy that stripped many families of their homes, WATAN, in collaboration wit

  • Paths of Hope in the Shadows of Conflict

    In the war-torn regions and amidst the remnants of conflicts, the tale of internal displacement weaves a tragic narrative, mirroring the anguish of countless innocent lives. In search of shelter that might restore a fragment of their shattered security, they navigate the shadows of

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