The Turkish Red Crescent and the German Red Cross started a new joint project to support the mental health of Syrians who fled to Turkey from the civil war but are still suffering from traumas.
When the mass demonstrations turned into a civil war as a result of the harsh response of the Bashar Assad regime 10 years ago, many Syrians began to flee to save their lives. The Turkish government took it as a temporary situation believing that Assad would be ousted in a short time, which would enable the return of the refugees. However, with the intervention of regional and international powers, the civil war has entered a deadlock and the number of refugees in the country has massively grown over the years.
The integration of Syrians into social life has gained more importance as many Syrians have begun a new life in Turkey and many see it as a second home. As they were exposed to a lot of destruction and loss of family members and relatives, many of them are seeking professional help to overcome mental troubles.
To facilitate a solution to this problem, the Turkish Red Crescent and the German Red Cross initiated the project with 8 million euros ($9.56 million) support from the German Foreign Ministry.
