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White Cane Week for People with Visual Impairments is an annual observance held between 7–14 January aimed at raising awareness about the participation of people with visual impairments in social life. During this period, attention is drawn to the challenges these individuals face in daily life, and the function of the white cane is emphasized. The white cane is a tool that facilitates independent mobility for people with visual impairments and serves as a recognizable symbol in public spaces. H

Organ Donation Week is observed annually in Türkiye between 3–9 November. The purpose of the week is to raise awareness about the importance of organ and tissue donation, increase public awareness, and boost donation rates for patients awaiting organ transplants. In our country, the number of patients whose treatment is possible only through transplantation due to organ failure is increasing daily, yet organ donation rates remain relatively low. This situation necessitates increasing donations a

World Pneumonia Day is an international awareness day observed annually on November 12 to draw attention to pneumonia and its health impacts. It was first declared on November 12, 2009, by the Stop Pneumonia initiative. The day aims to educate the public about pneumonia, promote prevention and protection methods, and support access to treatment. Purpose and Significance The primary goal of World Pneumonia Day is to highlight the global health impact of pneumonia. It targets high-risk groups such

World Prematurity Day is an international observance held annually on November 17, aimed at drawing attention to the health issues faced by premature babies, raising public awareness and increasing knowledge about pregnancy and newborn care. The day seeks to inform the public about the health risks associated with premature birth, the prevention of early delivery and the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate interventions. A normal pregnancy lasts approximately 40 weeks. If a baby is bor

The Divided Classroom Experiment (Blue-Eyes/Brown-Eyes Exercise), a social psychologist Jane Elliott initiated in 1968 as an experimental educational method. The exercise aims to raise awareness of racial prejudice, discrimination, and stereotyping. Participants are divided into advantaged or disadvantaged groups based on eye color; this process allows them to directly experience the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral consequences of prejudice. The experiment was designed to demonstrate that p

Çorbada Tuzun Olsun Derneği is a civil society organization established to develop sustainable policies addressing homelessness in Türkiye, to meet the basic humanitarian needs of homeless individuals to meet, and to facilitate their reintegration into society activity. After initially undertaking initiatives in the field of homelessness for 2.5 years, the organization officially attained association status in 2017 January. Based in Istanbul, it is one of the few organizations in Türkiye conduct

World Leprosy Day is an international observance held annually on the last Sunday of January to raise public awareness about leprosy. The establishment of this day aims to combat social ignorance regarding the disease, enhance measures to prevent its spread, and prevent deformities and disabilities that may arise in untreated individuals. World Leprosy Day holds global significance due to the continued occurrence of the disease in many countries and its long-standing association with social stig

Çorbada Tuzun Olsun Derneği is a civil society organization active in Türkiye that aims to develop sustainable policies to address homelessness, meet the basic humanitarian needs of homeless individuals, and facilitate their reintegration into society. After initiating activities in the field of homelessness for 2.5 years, the organization officially gained association status in January 2017. Based in Istanbul, it is one of the few organizations in Türkiye conducting work on homelessness. Çorbad

The Book of Poverty is a socially profound and deeply reflective essay by Mustafa Kutlu, one of the leading figures in Turkish short story writing, published as part of Dergâh Publications’ “Turkish Literature” series. The book focuses on the theme of poverty, offering a powerful appeal and social critique directed at various segments of society. First published in March 2004, the work consists of 192 pages and has reached its fourteenth edition as of May 2025. Content and Thematic Structure The

World AIDS Day is an international observance established to halt the spread of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Turkish: İnsan Bağışıklık Yetmezliği Virüsü), raise awareness about AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Turkish: Edinsel Bağışıklık Yetmezliği Sendromu), and support individuals affected by the epidemic. The date of 1 December was chosen to foster a unified social movement toward this goal. History Since 1 December 1988, World AIDS Day has been officially recognized under the