Tag Social Impact

8 May World Thalassemia Day

Since 1993, “8 May World Thalassemia Day” has been observed worldwide to emphasize the importance of thalassemia and other hereditary blood disorders and raise societal awareness.  Prof. Dr. Yeşim Aydınok, a Pediatric Hematology Specialist at Ege University Department of Pediatrics, and Zafer…

World Epilepsy Awareness Day

The Turkish Epilepsy Fighting Association and Abdi Ibrahim Pharmaceuticals organized an event in Istanbul Maslak on March 26th, World Epilepsy Awareness Day. With the unconditional support of Abdi İbrahim, the event, themed “Let’s Talk About Epilepsy Today – Epilepsy is…

The Association of Single Mothers

Turkey’s first Association of Single Mothers has been established. At its inaugural conference, supported by BAUEQUAL, various topics were discussed, including the status and situation of single mothers worldwide, their social and legal rights, social support provided for single mothers…

ERDODER’s iftar dinner event

ERDODER, an NGO aiming to bring hope to premature babies, organized an iftar dinner event on March 15th at Sheraton Istanbul Levent with the participation of its members and volunteer supporters. Among the participants of the event were Sibel Vatandost,…

Our seas are crucial for cardiovascular health

The Turkish Society of Cardiology, the Marine Life Conservation Association, the Turkish Foundation for Environmental Education, and Orzaks Pharmaceuticals conveyed the message “Our Seas Are Crucial for Cardiovascular Health” on March 3, World Omega-3 Day. During the event organized by…

Rare Disease Day

Rare Disease Day is observed every year on 28 February (or 29 in leap years)—the rarest day of the year. Rare Disease Day is the globally coordinated movement on rare diseases, working towards equity in social opportunity, healthcare, and access…