“The children are hungry. They cannot go to school because they do not have clothes to wear.”
Uçar drew attention to the impact of deep poverty on children with the following statement: “Even going to school is a separate issue. There are children who cannot go to school because they do not have clothes to wear and can only shop at the cafeteria once a week. They are hungry, and this directly affects their development.”
“We need to be visible”
Drawing attention to the power of civil society, Uçar called for volunteer support: “Making us visible is a huge support. You can join us in many processes, from shipping to research, as a volunteer. More kindergartens, more school meals, and a stronger social state are no longer a luxury but a necessity for the children of this country.”
- To listen to the eighth episode of the Impact-Driven Conversations series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BZnZxWHtac
- To listen as a podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2FvxZO7lmCkEVLg6ObrsJM
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