New Horizons April 2018 | Page 22

UNDP works in the region to alleviate the effects of the Syrian crisis and enable the Syrians residing in Turkey and host communities to better cope with the impact of the force migration. The work includes the provision of vocational skills and Turkish language courses for women as well as software development training for Syrian and local youth. UNDP Turkey’s Goodwill Ambassador Mert Fırat visited Şanlıurfa to promote such work and meet women and youth participating in the courses.

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