Millions of people are still struggling to meet their basic needs.

We work to show them that they are not alone in this struggle.

Qurbani

Food Aid

Water Wells

One Act of Kindness, One Hope

With your support, kindness reaches more people and hope is carried into the future.

One Drop, One Life

  • Clean water brings a smile to a child’s face.
  • A well can become a source of hope.
  • A village’s future can change.
  • Children can grow up in safer conditions.
  • Small steps can transform lives.
  • Be part of this act of kindness.
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A Child’s Dream

  • Every child should be able to dream.
  • Every child should be free to dream.
  • Every dream deserves a future.
  • A book can open the door to a whole new world.
  • Support can give a child courage.
  • Today’s students are tomorrow’s hope.
  • Help shape a brighter future.
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One Table, A Thousand Smiles

  • Bread shared is hope multiplied.
  • One food package can reach an entire family.
  • Smiles return around the table.
  • Sharing together makes burdens lighter.
  • Kindness grows from one table to another.
  • Let your kindness reach families in need.
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does “Büyük Sahra” mean?

“Büyük Sahra” literally means “Great Desert” and is a powerful name that evokes the vast geography of Africa. As the name of our association, Büyük Sahra represents our commitment to reaching diverse communities across Africa, supporting people in need, and extending kindness across a wide geography.

2. Who is Büyük Sahra Association?

Büyük Sahra Association is an Istanbul-based humanitarian aid organization. It was established to carry out humanitarian work in areas including education, food, healthcare, shelter, and other basic needs, without discrimination based on religion, language, race, gender, or culture.

Our aim is to reach people in need both in Türkiye and abroad, contribute to better living conditions for children and families, and strengthen bonds of solidarity and fellowship between communities.

3. In which areas do you provide humanitarian assistance?

We carry out activities in a range of areas, particularly education, clean water, food assistance, healthcare, support for children and orphans, and seasonal humanitarian aid programs. Our work is planned according to the scale of local needs and conditions on the ground.

4. Which regions receive your assistance?

We carry out our activities in different regions where humanitarian needs exist. The locations in which assistance is provided are determined based on field assessments and identified needs.

5. How is humanitarian assistance organized?

Our humanitarian activities are carried out through a structured process that includes needs assessment, planning, field coordination, and distribution. Our goal is to ensure that every contribution reaches people in need in an organized manner and is used for its intended purpose.

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Büyük Sahra Association is a humanitarian aid association established on September 21, 2022, in accordance with the provisions of Turkish Civil Code No. 4721 governing associations, and is registered under association registry number 34-277-098.

The Association is registered with Sarıgazi Tax Office under tax identification number 1930851850 and is subject to the supervision of the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Civil Society Relations pursuant to Article 19 of the Associations Law No. 5253.

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