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Kıvılcım Association Visits GastroShow to Build Connections and Explore Collaboration Opportunities
Kıvılcım Association visited GastroShow to meet new people, expand its professional network, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities for future collaboration and greater social impact. New connections and inspiring conversations at GastroShow Kıvılcım Association visited GastroShow to connect with people from different backgrounds, discover new perspectives, and build relationships that may support future collaborative initiatives. The visit provided an opportunity to expand our network, exchange ideas, and engage with new contacts in an inspiring environment. For Kıvılcım Association, developing meaningful connections is an important part of strengthening civil society engagement and identifying opportunities to create positive social impact. Events that bring people together can help organizations broaden their perspectives, learn from different experiences, and discover shared interests. For nonprofit organizations, these connections can also provide a foundation for future partnerships, knowledge sharing, and collaborative projects. Our participation in GastroShow reflects our interest in engaging with different sectors, building professional relationships, and
Kıvılcım Association Attends Tanfer Foundation’s “A Vision That Grows Together” Meeting
On October 8, 2026, Kıvılcım Association attended “A Vision That Grows Together,” a meeting hosted by Tanfer Foundation, to explore social impact initiatives, child development projects, and opportunities for collaboration across civil society. A holistic approach to supporting children’s futures As part of its ongoing activities to promote social good and develop sustainable partnerships, Kıvılcım Association participated in the “A Vision That Grows Together” meeting on October 8, 2026. Hosted by Tanfer Foundation, the gathering highlighted the value of collaborative projects that support children’s development and expand access to opportunities. The meeting featured the “1 Child, 1 Future” project, an initiative focused on improving children’s access to sports. Its holistic approach considers education, healthy nutrition, social development, and individual needs as interconnected elements of a child’s well-being. For Kıvılcım Association, initiatives that empower children, promote equal opportunities, and strengthen social solidarity are important areas of civil society engagement. Supporting children’s
Psychological Resilience: How Can We Stay Strong During Difficult Times?
We Talked, Shared and Grew Stronger Together Kıvılcım Association continues to create spaces for awareness, psychological well-being and social solidarity through its civil society activities. On October 1, 2026, we came together for an online awareness talk titled “Psychological Resilience: How Can We Stay Strong During Difficult Times?” to explore how we can support ourselves through challenging life experiences. Understanding Psychological Resilience Stress, uncertainty, change and challenging life experiences can affect our emotional and psychological well-being. In these moments, psychological resilience does not mean ignoring difficulties or always appearing strong. Rather, it can involve recognizing what we are experiencing, understanding our emotions, developing ways to cope with challenges and creating space to seek support when we need it. During this awareness talk organized by Kıvılcım Association, we discussed practical and meaningful ways of strengthening psychological resilience and explored how greater self-awareness can contribute to our overall well-being. A Conversation on
Beyond the Frame: 30 Artists, 30 Perspectives Brings Art and Solidarity Together
Beauty begins beyond the frame. ✨ As Kıvılcım Association, we were delighted to be invited to “Beyond the Frame: 30 Artists, 30 Perspectives,” a special art exhibition that brought together diverse artistic perspectives and highlighted the value of solidarity. The exhibition took place from September 21 to 25, 2026, at BVS Bosphorus Hotel Pera, bringing together 30 artists and their works in an inspiring cultural gathering. Art, Solidarity and Diverse Perspectives “Beyond the Frame: 30 Artists, 30 Perspectives” demonstrated how art can go beyond visual expression and create a meaningful space for communication, dialogue and connection between different perspectives. For Kıvılcım Association, participating in gatherings that contribute to solidarity, social awareness and collaboration is an important part of our civil society activities. Being invited to this exhibition provided an opportunity to meet with representatives from civil society, art and philanthropy, while experiencing an inspiring event centered around creativity and diverse
Kıvılcım Association Participated in the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Thematic Civil Society Consultation Meeting
Kıvılcım Association was pleased to participate in the Thematic Civil Society Consultation Meeting organized by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Directorate of Civil Society Relations at the IMM Saraçhane Council Hall. The event brought together representatives of public institutions and civil society organizations to discuss the future of Istanbul, strengthen collaboration, and encourage sustainable partnerships that generate long-term social impact. The consultation meeting was attended by Mr. Nuri Aslan, Acting Mayor of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, who emphasized the vital role of civil society organizations in participatory local governance. Nuri Aslan highlighted the importance of dialogue, cooperation, and collective decision-making in building a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable city. Throughout the meeting, participants discussed the current needs and expectations of civil society organizations operating in Istanbul, as well as ways to strengthen communication and cooperation between public institutions and nonprofit organizations. Particular attention was given to enhancing public–NGO collaborations, improving joint project