Ankara, Turkey: Harnessing the power of volunteering will require clearer understandings of what it means, a proactive approach to policy and legislation, and even stronger partnerships, an eclectic range of voluntary organizations has agreed.  Read article

Ankara, Turkey: The United Nations and organizations from across Eastern Europe, the Middle East and the Commonwealth of Independent States are arriving in the Turkish capital to explore ways of beating poverty through citizen action.  Read article

Istanbul, Turkey: Volunteers throughout Turkey shared their silent commitment to the community in a childrens’ photo show, in Istanbul, 5 December. Exhibits from this, the first volunteers’ show were the work of 55 volunteers, hand-picked from over 400 entry snapshots of children in need, attending non-formal activities with the support of young Turkish volunteers in 27 locations across Turkey.  Read article