Many of the local populations in Iyilik Denizi's programs make their living from the informal economy, with high numbers of young people unable to access employment, education, and training. This leads to increased levels of poverty and inequality and leaves communities vulnerable and exposed to shocks.

Even in today's world, health inequalities and stark regional variations exist. These require continued attention, commitment, and intervention if the third Sustainable Development Goal (Improved Health and Well-Being) is to be addressed.

Education in emergencies; A Neglected Priority When a conflict or natural disaster erupts, education is generally the first service interrupted and the last resumed. Governments are often overwhelmed by the needs and relief aid traditionally focuses on populations’ basic requirements – food, water, shelter, and protection – with only 2 percent of humanitarian funding allocated to education.

Conflict, instability, poor governance and climate change have created an unprecedented level of humanitarian need. Often spanning multiple geographies, crises are becoming increasingly complex with affected communities needing additional support for longer periods of time.

Climate change is an urgent threat to humanity that demands swift, decisive action. Fires. Droughts. Floods. Hurricanes. Rising seas. Climate impacts are being felt all around the world and on track to get much worse. Every year of delay and every tenth of a degree matter. The next few years is the last window we must steer the world in a better and safer direction.