Project: Harran Children’s Hub
Organisation: Suna's Daughters
Mission
Suna’s Daughters (Suna’nın Kızları) is committed to supporting girls aged 0–18 who grow up with limited access to services that nurture their development. The organization works to ensure that all children—especially girls—can thrive emotionally and physically, continue their education without interruption, enjoy time to play and rest, live free from pressure, and make informed decisions about their own lives. To achieve this, Suna’s Daughters helps build an ecosystem of learning opportunities tailored to girls’ developmental needs. Through collaborative, community-based “circles,” the organization drives systemic change and ensures that all programs—whether piloted or scaled—are inclusive, responsive, and supportive of both girls and boys.
Project
The Harran Children’s Hub, located in Şanlıurfa, is a girls-only safe space offering structured educational and psychosocial programs for girls aged 10–18. Operated in partnership with public institutions and NGOs, the Hub provides a mandatory 10-session Well-Being Program, thematic workshops, psychological counseling, social spaces, and parent- focused outreach.The program fosters holistic development through five key areas:
- Empowerment – Children learn to express boundaries and advocate for their rights.
- Resilience – Programs enhance emotional regulation and empathy.
- Creativity – Children engage in storytelling, media production, and artistic expression.
- Belonging – Stronger peer connections and community ownership are cultivated.
- Behavioral Change – Activities challenge stereotypes and foster gender equality.
Girls learn to express boundaries, build empathy, challenge stereotypes, and explore their creativity through storytelling, media, and art. A recent highlight is the transformation of a neglected area next to the Hub into a garden and park—designed by the girls themselves—making it the first public space in Harran created from a girl-centered perspective.
Impact
To date, 148 girls have registered at the Hub, with 120–150 child visits each week. Over 100 girls have completed the Well-Being Program at the Hub, and an additional 57 have participated through school-based sessions. Evaluations show significant improvements in conflict resolution, empathy, and self-confidence among participants. Beyond the Hub, outreach efforts have reached more than 2,200 children and 577 adults—including caregivers—through awareness and empowerment sessions. External assessments confirm that the Hub provides a safe, inclusive environment where girls gain confidence, develop communication skills, and feel empowered to shape their futures. Parents also report noticeable positive changes in their daughters’ communcation skills, self-esteem and emotional well-being.