OASIS OF ISTANBUL
Uyghur Widows, Orphans and
Needy Families Empowerment
The Uyghur Crisis:
A Community in Need
3.5M Uyghurs are detained in camps and experiencing mass displacement. 2,400 widowed families with 1000+ orphans are struggling with basic needs such as food, housing, & education.
The Dream
Create a space for Uyghur families that provides shelter, skill building opportunities, sustainable employment, and a path to self sufficiency and dignity.
96 apartments providing stability and comfort
On-site factories creating job opportunities
Technical skill development opportunities
Support for special needs, widows, orphans
Sustainable Housing and Empowerment for Uyghur Communities
The Uyghur Apartment Project addresses the immediate and long-term needs of displaced Uyghur families by constructing 96 affordable apartments in Salim Pasa, Istanbul. Alongside safe housing, the project features high-ceiling basements transformed into workshops and factories, providing employment opportunities. Families receive up to three years of transitional support, including language training, job skills, and professional development, empowering them to achieve self-reliance. This model creates a sustainable cycle of aid, as families transition into the wider community, making space for new families to begin their journey to self-reliance.
