Hope Cities Activity Evaluation Reports Now Online!

As part of the Hope City Workshop, a panel session was held to assess the outcomes of activities implemented in Hope Cities throughout 2024. The session also aimed to outline plans and priorities for 2025 based on the findings. During the panel session titled “Post-Disaster Recovery Process: Hope Cities Activity and Evaluation Reports,” the following reports were presented:

- Life in Hope Cities Impact Report – Prepared by the Mud on Shoes anthropologist team in collaboration with public, private, and civil society stakeholders, this report examined urban settlements and life in Hope Cities, revealing the impact of field practices from the initial planning phase to the present. Please click here to view the report.

- Social Return of Disaster Fund Investments 2023-2024 Analysis Report – Conducted by Koç University Social Impact Forum (KUSIF), this study evaluated the social impact of scholarships and other educational initiatives supported by Vehbi Koç Foundation. The report highlights key data on the effects of educational assistance, scholarships, and psychosocial support on individuals and families. Please click here to view the report.

- Hope Cities Psycho-Social Support Program Evaluation Analysis Report – Published by Porta Education and Consultancy, this study - focused on children aged 0-18, parents, teachers and psychosocial experts – and assessed psychosocial support efforts conducted in five provinces with the support of Vehbi Koç Foundation. The report provides recommendations on post-earthquake recovery, emotional well-being, social solidarity, psychological self-care, and resilience-building practices. Please click here to view the report.