Turkcell "Hello Hope” Mobile App for Integration of Syrian Refugees
Details of the organization
Name *
Turkcell
Country *
Turkey
Website (URL)
http://www.turkcell.com.tr/
Type *
Business sector entities
Information about the project
Project title *
Turkcell "Hello Hope” Mobile App for Integration of Syrian Refugees
Title acronym
Turkcell Hello Hope
Description *
Severe turmoil in Syria has created the worst refugee crisis displacing more than 4 million refugees from Syria. The overwhelming influx of refugees into Turkey has reached over 3.1 million people over the past 2 years, making Turkey the host country with the largest refugee population in the world. Turkcell has been a pioneer in mobilizing the power of communication, serving about 1.2 million Syrian customers Turkcell is the operator of choice for Syrian refugees. ''Hello Hope'' application is developed to ease adaptation phase of refugees to Turkey and to bring connectivity to essential services to the Syrian community in Turkey.
Project website
http://www.turkcell.com.tr/en/aboutus/corporate-social-responsibility/hello-hope
Geographical coverage *
International implementation
Countries of implementation
Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey
Status *
Completed
from 01/04/2016
to
01/09/2027
Partners
Turkcell’s strategic partnership with GSMA,UN,Red Crescent, Republic of Turkey Prime Ministry Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency and other NGOs as well as use of best technologies wil continue to stand by Syrian people in this period of adaptation for the chance of a meaningful life, far from trauma.
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
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Cultural diversity and identity, linguistic diversity and local content
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to this project
Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies
Project type *
Project
Mobile application