Gazze Destek Organization;
Who we are?
GDD is a non-profit humanitarian and development organization founded in 2014 in Istanbul, Turkey under registration number 34-209-183. We aim to address the humanitarian and development needs of vulnerable groups and refugees around the world. We strive to do this in accordance with international humanitarian principles and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as in line with the response and national development plans and officially ISO 9001:2015 certified.
The organization conducts a scientific study of the humanitarian situation in areas of need and publishes these studies as reports during an annual international press conference in multiple languages. Additionally, the organization issues monthly summary reports and daily reports in emergency situations. These reports lead to the preparation of plans for humanitarian and developmental intervention priorities, coordinated and integrated with local and donor entities, followed by the rapid and high-quality implementation of these priorities. The organization also evaluates the sustainability of its interventions according to GRI standards and assesses their social impact according to SROI standards through published reports, in order to develop recommendations and lessons learned that contribute to the improvement of future interventions.
Our Mission
GDD works to improve the quality of human life around the world, through humanitarian and developmental interventions that are based on Sustainable Development Goals SDGs, standards of integrity and transparency, principles of humanitarian work, and relevant local and international laws.
Our Vision
A world where every human enjoys a decent, dignified, and productive life in a sustainable approach.
OUR GOALS AND VALUES
Our Goals
- Contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals SDGs.
- Actively support humanitarian and development needs.
- Support the human rights of vulnerable and marginalized groups.
- Coordinate and integrate humanitarian and development efforts.
- Participate in the development of the humanitarian and development capacity building for partners in needy areas.
Our Values
Empowerment- Justice- Partnership- Professionalism
- Empowerment: Enhancing humans’ self-reliance in managing their own lives.
- Justice: Adopting fair standards in assisting people regardless of their race, belief, or affiliation.
- Partnership: Joint action enhances coordination and complementarity among Parties and maximizes the social impact of resources.
- Professionalism: Adopting professionalism, speed, and creativity as the basis for all our projects, to maximize the impact of our services on society.
Our Sustainable Strategic Directions:
2014 – 2016: Coordinating the Humanitarian Interventions
Establishment and registration – Two international conferences to coordinate support for the targeted areas.
2017 – 2019: Humanitarian Partnerships
Sharing humanitarian reports for targeted areas – Building multiple global and local partnerships.
2020 – 2022: Humanitarian Sustainability
New Visual Identity – Sustainable financing relationships – ISO Certification: 9001:2015.
2023 – 2025: The Inspirational Model
Smart Organization – Social Innovation – Charity Endowment
AREAS OF Intervention
Social Sustainability
Decent Work Program:
Providing fair and sustainable employment opportunities for vulnerable families, youth, and vulnerable groups.
Decent Housing Program:
Improving the housing environment through renovation, furnishing, and providing rental subsidies for vulnerable families and people with disabilities.
Education Program:
Improving the quality of education by supporting students and educational systems at primary and higher education levels.
Health Care Program:
Providing health services for vulnerable patients, those affected by crises and disasters, and health institutions that take care of them.
Protection Services Program:
Enhancing community integration and solidarity for vulnerable groups, particularly children, women, people with disabilities, and refugees.
Food Security Program:
Contribution to reducing food insecurity for vulnerable families and poor nutrition for children.
Humanitarian Sustainability
Humanitarian Partnership Program:
Promoting partnership and collaboration with humanitarian partners to improve their performance in order to maximize the impact on the targeted beneficiaries.
Emergency Preparedness and Response Program:
Building a national strategy for crisis and disaster management.
Organizational Development Program:
The program aims to develop charities and humanitarian institutions and their workers.
Environmental Sustainability
Clean Energy Program:
Providing clean and sustainable energy for vital facilities (hospitals, universities, schools, water wells, ...) and vulnerable groups.
Clean Water Program:
Providing clean, sustainable, and safe drinking water through digging wells and building and operating water treatment stations using solar energy and other safe transport means for water.
Clean Environment Program
Providing effective and sustainable solid, industrial, and medical waste management services through the establishment of waste collection and sorting centers and the operation of recycling and composting plants using solar energy and other renewable energy sources.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
- During the aggression on Gaza from October 7, 2023, to August 2024, we implemented more than 2,711 projects, 2,260 of which were in the Gaza Strip for the benefit of those affected, and 451 projects in Egypt, Pakistan, and India. These efforts included sending over 752 trucks loaded with urgent relief materials through the Rafah crossing to the Gaza Strip.
- Implementation of 6,326 projects in 22 needy areas in partnership with 115 implementing organizations, benefiting 18,053,529 beneficiaries.
- Obtaining funding from 446 donor organizations from 52 countries around the world.
- Holding two conferences for donors to support targeted areas and participating in conferences to support health projects.
- Holding 7 press conferences to release humanitarian reports and launching 6 international humanitarian campaigns to support and empower needy areas.
- Obtaining membership in 17 regional and international networks and alliances.
- Obtaining ISO: 9001:2015 certification.
- Issuing an annual report on the humanitarian situation in the areas in need in multiple languages and issuing a monthly humanitarian digest.
- Issuing an annual report on the humanitarian situation of Palestinians in all of their locations (reality and needs) in multiple languages and issuing a monthly humanitarian digest.
- Issuing an annual report on the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip: reality, achievements, and priorities in multiple languages, and issuing a daily humanitarian digest during emergencies.
- Preparing humanitarian and development intervention plans for needy areas by international humanitarian standards and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Issuing an annual report on the sustainability of the organization’s operations and activities based on GRI standards and SDGs.
- Issuing an annual report on the social impact of the organization’s programs and projects on beneficiaries based on SROI methodology and SDGs.
