Turkey has become one of the countries hosting the largest number of refugees in recent years. This situation has positioned Türkiye as a key hub for humanitarian assistance, social support, and migration management.
Different groups live across Türkiye, including Syrian refugees, Afghan refugees, Iraqi refugees, and also Iranian refugees. These groups reside in various cities and require access to legal, social, and humanitarian support services.
In this context, many civil society organizations and international institutions provide legal aid for refugees, along with social assistance, education, healthcare services, and integration programs.
Note: Since services, fields of work, and contact information may change over time, we strongly recommend contacting the relevant organization directly to obtain the most current information.
1. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
UNHCR is one of the most important organizations providing international protection for refugees and asylum seekers in Türkiye. The organization's main responsibilities include:
- Counseling services for asylum seekers and refugees
- Legal support and referrals
- Coordination and capacity building with government institutions
- Implementation of protection services
- Humanitarian support and referrals for vulnerable groups
- Management of resettlement processes for individuals granted International Protection status to third countries
Headquarters: Ankara
Other offices: Istanbul, Izmir, Gaziantep
Contact Information
Address: Tiflis Cad. 552. Sok. No:3 Sancak Mah. 06550 Ankara
Phone: 444 48 68
Website: https://www.unhcr.org/turkey
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unhcrturkiyeinfo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TURKIYEUNHCR
WhatsApp: +90 538 086 37 17
WhatsApp Channel: +90 534 274 27 47
2. SGDD-ASAM (Association for Social Development and Aid Mobilization)
SGDD-ASAM has been operating in the field of migration and asylum since 1995 and is one of the largest civil society organizations in Türkiye.
Main Areas of Activity:
- Social support and case management
- Legal counseling
- Psychosocial support services
- Health and referral services
- Education and integration programs
- Protection services for vulnerable groups
- Social cohesion and community awareness activities
- Research and data production
Headquarters: Ankara
Other cities: Istanbul, Izmir, Adana, Gaziantep, Hatay, Van, Kayseri, Şanlıurfa, Edirne, Balıkesir (Ayvalık), Amasya, and other provinces
Contact Information
Address: Kazım Özalp Mah. Rabat Sok. No: 23-25, Ankara, Türkiye, 06680
Phone: +90 (0312) 212 60 12
Website: http://www.sgdd.org.tr
E-mail: info@sgdd-asam.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asamsgdd
3. MSYDD / RASAS (Refugees and Asylum Seekers Assistance and Solidarity Association)
Established in 2014 in Sultanbeyli, Istanbul, the organization provides comprehensive social services for refugees and migrants.
Areas of Activity:
- Social assistance and support programs
- Educational activities
- Health and psychological support
- Legal counseling
- Social cohesion activities
Headquarters: Istanbul (Sultanbeyli)
Contact Information
Address: Turgut Reis Mah. Fatih Bulvarı No: 306, Sultanbeyli / Istanbul / Türkiye
Phone: +90 216 784 51 05
E-mail: info@multeciler.org.tr
Website: https://multeciler.org.tr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/multecilerorgtr
4. ARSA (Asylum Seekers and Refugees Solidarity Association)
ARSA is a non-profit civil society organization operating in Türkiye. It works to support refugees, asylum seekers, (Syrian, Afghan, Iranian, Iraqis and ...) and vulnerable groups.
Areas of Activity:
- Legal and social support services
- Educational programs (language courses, vocational training, university preparation)
- Psychosocial Support (PSS)
- Emergency humanitarian aid and basic needs assistance
- Protection programs for women and children
- Social cohesion and integration activities
- Research and awareness-raising activities in the field of migration
Headquarters: Kayseri
ARSA conducts project and field activities throughout Türkiye.
Contact Information
Address: Sahabiye Mah. Ahmet Paşa Cad. No: 24/A Kocasinan / Kayseri, Türkiye
Phone: +90 352 222 54 81
WhatsApp: +90 555 080 38 90
Telegram: +90 555 080 3890 / @ARSAoffice03
E-mail: info@arsa.org.tr
Complaints and Suggestions: +90 506 538 05 28 / fikir@arsa.org.tr
Website: https://arsa.org.tr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ARSAOrg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arsadernegi/
Twitter (X): https://x.com/arsa_org
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ARSAOrg
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arsaorganization
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arsaorg/
5. HRDF (Human Resource Development Foundation - İKGV)
The Human Resource Development Foundation is a non-profit organization primarily focusing on individuals in emergency situations, children, and women. It has offices in Eskişehir, Van, Ağrı, and Istanbul.
Contact Information
Address: Tomtom Mahallesi Yeniçarşı Caddesi No:34 Beyoğlu 34425 Istanbul
Phone: 0212 293 16 05
Website: www.ikgv.org
E-mail: ikgv@ikgv.org
6. IGAM (Migration and Asylum Research Center)
IGAM is a research center established to promote scientific studies on migration and asylum, support academic work, and conduct research in this field.
Contact Information
Address: Gaziosmanpaşa Mah. Nenehatun Cad. Şairler Sok. No:7/2 Çankaya / Ankara
Phone: (0312) 436 74 78
E-mail: igam@igamder.org
Website: http://www.igamder.org/
7. Refugee Rights Center (MHD)
A human rights organization based in Istanbul. It provides legal services and counseling to refugees and migrants.
Contact Information
Support Line: +90 850 218 48 30
Administrative Detention Line: +90 507 218 62 85
E-mail: info@mhd.org.tr
Address: Koşuyolu Mah. Halil Ethem Çk. Sk. No:5 Petra Apt. Kadıköy / Istanbul
8. Refugee Solidarity Association
An association based in Izmir that conducts legal services, social services, and research activities related to refugees.
Contact Information
Address: Uğur Mah. 848 Sokak No:16 Konak / Izmir
Phone: 0232 483 54 21 / 0549 483 54 21 / 0549 483 54 22
Website: www.multeci.org.tr
E-mail: bilgi@multeci.org.tr
9. Migrant Solidarity Association (GDD)
A human rights-based civil society organization headquartered in Istanbul. It aims to facilitate migrants’ access to public services and fundamental rights.
Contact Information
Address: Halaskargazi Cad. Kent Apt. No:168 Kat:8 Daire:13 34363 Şişli / Istanbul
Phone: +90 212 247 13 01
10. Intercultural Solidarity Bridge Association
The association mainly focuses on counseling and awareness-raising activities. It provides voluntary interpretation support in Arabic, Persian, and Kurdish for asylum seekers living in Izmir.
Contact Information
Address: 1439 Sokak No:9 Daire:2 Alsancak / Konak / Izmir
Phone: +90 232 421 22 80
E-mail: halklarinkoprusu@gmail.com
Website: http://www.halklarinkoprusu.org
11. Support to Life (Hayata Destek Derneği)
This organization provides emergency aid and humanitarian assistance, implements protection programs, carries out disaster and crisis management activities, and offers various services for vulnerable groups.
The organization provides protection and support services through four main centers located in Istanbul, Hatay, Şanlıurfa, Kahramanmaraş, and Izmir.
Contact Information
Address: Katip Salih Sokak No:48/1 Koşuyolu Mah. 34718 Kadıköy / Istanbul
Phone: +90 850 441 0043
E-mail: info@hayatadestek.org
Website: http://www.supporttolife.org/tr
12. Art Anywhere Association (Her Yerde Sanat Derneği)
A civil society organization operating in Mardin since 2012. It supports local, migrant, and refugee children and youth through art, music, photography, and creative education programs.
Contact Information
Address: Gül Mah. Mimarbaşı Serkis Elyas Löle Culture and Art Street No:12, Mardin
Phone: +90 482 212 30 39 / +90 541 651 82 62
E-mail: info@heryerdesanat.org
Website: www.heryerdesanat.org
13. CARITAS Türkiye
A humanitarian aid organization that is part of the global Caritas network. For many years, it has provided financial assistance, emergency aid, and support services to refugees, migrants, and families in need.
Contact Information
Address: Harbiyeçayırı Sok. No:64 Elmadağ 34373 Istanbul
Phone: 0212 234 45 64 / 0212 240 8801
Website: www.caritas.org
E-mail: director@caritas-tr.org
14. Human Rights Association (İHD)
The organization conducts activities focused on preventing torture, stopping human rights violations, and raising awareness of human rights within society. It has branches in most provinces of Türkiye.
Contact Information
Address: Tunalı Hilmi Cad. No:104/4 Kavaklıdere / Ankara
Phone: 0 312 466 49 13/14
Website: www.ihd.org.tr
E-mail: ihd@ihd.org.tr
15. AD.DAR
An organization in Istanbul that carries out voluntary cultural and social activities for Syrian and Palestinian refugees.
Contact Information
Address: Hamalbaşı Cad. No:22 D.6-7 Beyoğlu / Istanbul
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adar.pls/
16. Molham Volunteering Team
A volunteer team composed of Syrian young professionals. The team works on official registration, food assistance, shelter support, and healthcare assistance for Syrian asylum seekers.
Contact Information
Phone: +90 538 708 62 62
Website: https://molhamteam.com/en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molhamteam
17. Mor Çatı Foundation
A feminist civil society organization based in Istanbul. It works to combat violence against women and provides legal and psychological support, counseling services, access to shelters, and awareness-raising activities for women and children affected by violence.
Contact Information
Address: Otopaşa Mah. Cumhuriyet Cad. No:17 Kat 5 D:11 Beyoğlu / Istanbul
Phone: (212) 292 52 32
E-mail: morcati@morcati.org.tr
Website: www.morcati.org.tr
18. Human Rights Foundation of Türkiye (TİHV)
A human rights foundation in Türkiye. It focuses on preventing torture, documenting violations, and providing treatment and rehabilitation services to victims.
Contact Information
Address: Kızılay Mah. Sümer 2 Sok. No:36/16 Çankaya / Ankara
Phone: +90 312 310 66 36
E-mail: tihv@tihv.org.tr
Website: https://tihv.org.tr
19. Şefkat-Der
Established in Istanbul in 1995, Şefkat-Der is a civil society organization that supports homeless individuals, women and children affected by violence, people living in poverty, and refugees. It operates in Konya, Kayseri, and Istanbul.
Contact Information
Address: Firuzağa Mah. Borazan Sok. No:3 Beyoğlu / Istanbul
Phone: +90 212 244 85 97 / +90 212 244 85 98
E-mail: bilgi@sefkatder.org
Website: http://www.sefkatder.org
20. Association for Solidarity with Syrian Refugees
An association based in Izmir that focuses on Syrian refugees. It provides counseling, interpretation, social integration, and other support services.
Contact Information
Address: Fevzipaşa Mah. Birinci Beyler 846 Sk. Konak / Izmir
Phone: 0537 849 0643
E-mail: suriyelimultecidernegi@gmail.com
Website: multecidayanisma.org
21. KAOS-GL
A civil society association that carries out cultural and counseling activities for the rights, social freedom, and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex individuals.
Contact Information
Address: Tunus PTT, PK 12, Kavaklıdere / Ankara
Phone: 0 312 230 03 58
E-mail: web@kaosgl.org
Website: https://kaosgldernegi.org/
22. Orange Organization
An international organization operating in Türkiye and Syria. It implements humanitarian aid and sustainable development projects, especially for Syrian refugees and war-affected communities. It is active in Gaziantep, Kilis, Kahramanmaraş, Hatay, and Bursa.
Contact Information
Address: PANCARLI MAH. 58112 NOLU SK. No:10 Şehitkamil / Gaziantep
Phone: +90 342 502 02 26
E-mail: contact@orange.ngo
Website: https://www.orange.ngo
23. MUDEM (Refugee Support Association)
An Ankara-based association providing social, legal, and support services to refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, and stateless persons.
Contact Information
Address: Usküp Cad. Çevre Sok. No:24/7 Çankaya / Ankara
Phone: +90 312 427 27 62
E-mail: info@mudem.org
Website: https://mudem.org
24. KAPKAD - Cappadocia Women's Solidarity Association
An association operating in Nevşehir that works on empowering women, children, and disadvantaged groups, and also supports refugees and migrants within some of its projects.
Contact Information
Address: Yeni Mahalle Lale Caddesi Yaylaklı İş Hanı No:16 7/2 Nevşehir / Türkiye
Website: http://www.kapadokyakadindernegi.org.tr
25. Turkey Refugee Council (TMK)
The Turkey Refugee Council (TMK) operates as a coordination and cooperation platform among civil society organizations working in the field of migration and asylum in Türkiye. TMK aims to strengthen a culture of joint work by bringing together many NGOs working in the migration field in Türkiye.
Contact Information
Website: https://turkiyemultecikonseyi.org/TR/
E-mail: multecikonseyi2016@gmail.com
26. International Blue Crescent Humanitarian Relief and Development Foundation (IBC)
Uluslararası Mavi Hilal İnsani Yardım ve Kalkınma Vakfı
IBC is an international humanitarian aid and development organization. It implements comprehensive humanitarian programs particularly in crisis regions and vulnerable communities. It is active especially in areas affected by war, disasters, and poverty. While based in Türkiye, IBC carries out humanitarian operations in many countries worldwide.
Contact Information
Address: Bostancı Mah. Bağdat Cad. No: 450/4 Kadıköy, Istanbul
Phone: +90 216 384 14 85 / +90 216 384 14 86
E-mail: info@ibc.org.tr
Website: https://www.ibc.org.tr/TR/main
27. IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation
IHH is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in Türkiye and the world. It operates globally, providing assistance to communities affected by crises, war, and natural disasters. Based in Türkiye, IHH carries out international humanitarian activities in many countries.
Contact Information
Website: https://ihh.org.tr
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