One of the greatest humanitarian challenges facing the world today is serving Syrian refugees who have fled to neighboring countries. In Turkey, some 3 million refugees are spread across cities and towns and most are unlikely to go home anytime soon.
Government leaders, nongovernmental organizations and development agencies are seeking new ways to meet immediate needs while building a sustainable future. Among the most pressing demands are to help refugees integrate into local society, enroll in education, and become self-sufficient over the medium and long term.
Devex spoke with Guler Altinsoy and Ali Ercan Ozgur, the founders of Turkey-based social enterprise International Development Management, or IDEMA, to seek insights into the innovative ways development organizations can help.