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U.S. Support For Syrian Refugees

Benefits Local Host Communities In Turkey The United States applauds Turkey’s strong support for Syrian refugees who have spent the last six years in exile. We share the understanding that after six long years, refugees who fled the conflict in Syria need to build a decent life for themselves and their children. We also recognize ... Read More»

By U.S. Mission Turkey | 20 June, 2017 | Topics: News, U.S. & Türkiye | Tags: refugees, Syrian refugees

TechCamp Istanbul

October 13-14, 2016 | Istanbul The U.S. Mission to Turkey in partnership with International Medical Corps hosted “TechCamp Istanbul: Digital Solutions for Displaced Populations” on October 13-14 in Istanbul.The event brought together more than 80 service providers and tech experts from Turkey, Greece, Jordan, Lebanon, Italy, and the U.S. to empower NGOs and civil society ... Read More»

By U.S. Mission Turkey | 16 November, 2016 | Topics: Consulate General Istanbul, Events, Featured Event, Science & Tech | Tags: Ambassador John Bass, digital technologies, refugees, TechCampIstanbul

Ambassador Bass Visited The Resettlement Support Center in Turkey

September 23, 2016 | Istanbul US Ambassador John Bass and Holly Holzer Bass visited the Resettlement Support Center (“RSC”) in Turkey where refugees who are referred to the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (“USRAP”) have their cases screened and then adjudicated for resettlement by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”). Once they are found eligible ... Read More»

By U.S. Mission Turkey | 28 September, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Featured Event, Human Rights | Tags: Ambassador John Bass, refugees, Resettlement Support Center in Turkey, RSC

Congratulations to the BorderlessHack Winning Team

Congratulations to the Borderless Hack winning team from Istanbul&I!! The judges loved their Hand to Heart winning project — using powerful storytelling to connect Syrian refugee women craft makers with a transparent, online marketplace. We’re looking forward to supporting them with this incredible endeavor! Thanks to all of our fantastic participants, mentors, jurors, and sponsors ... Read More»

By Consulate General Istanbul | 27 March, 2016 | Topics: Consulate General Istanbul, Events, Science & Tech | Tags: Borderless Hack, coding, computer engineers, design, entrepreneurs, hackathon, hackquarters, innovation, Kolektif House, refugees, UNHCR

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