Building Markets Türkiye

Last week, the Building Markets Türkiye team traveled to Syria on an exploratory visit to better understand how we can play a meaningful role in supporting local recovery. The aim was to assess current conditions, explore practical program opportunities, and identify where our presence could make a lasting impact for businesses and communities. Over several days, the team engaged with a wide range of actors — including government bodies, ministries, NGOs, and other institutions — to better understand the current landscape and explore potential entry points for future work. In the absence of updated data on the economic situation, local capacity and the overall business environment, the visit provided critical insights into the realities on the ground. It also underscored the need for programming that supports small businesses, strengthens local institutions, and responds to broader livelihood and recovery needs. These learnings will shape how we move forward in designing relevant and impactful support. Above all, the visit was a reminder of the resilience of people and communities — and the importance of standing alongside them in rebuilding what’s been lost. #BuildingMarkets #SmallBusinessBigImpact #damascus #syria #businessopportunities

هل تبحث عن طريقة فعالة لزيادة مبيعاتك وتنمية أرباحك؟ انضم إلى تدريبنا المتخصص "نظرة عامة على عملية المشتريات" وتعلّم كيف يمكن للمشاركة في المناقصات والعطاءات ان تساهم تطوير أعمالك والحصول على مشاريع طويلة الأمد. ستتعرف خلال الجلسة على أساسيات التقديم على المناقصات وكتابة العروض بطريقة احترافية، وستكتسب المهارات العملية التي تساعدك على التميز في الأسواق التنافسية. لا تفوّت هذه الفرصة لتطوير قدراتك وفتح آفاق جديدة لعملك! 👉 سجّل الآن واحجز مكانك: https://lnkd.in/dtp7vsRB Abdullah Hakmi #BuildingMarkets #SmallBusinessBigImpact #tender #webinar #businessdevelopment #sustainability #women

📢 Just Released: Building Markets’ Network At A Glance Building Markets has supported more than 3,300 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Türkiye—over 90% of them Syrian-owned—through training, mentorship, tender support, export services and more. This new snapshot shares insights from six years of work, highlighting the challenges these businesses face, the progress they've made, and the impact of our support—including over $58 million in contracts and thousands of jobs created. It also underscores the critical role of SMEs in driving local economies forward and calls on stakeholders to deepen support for inclusive, sustainable, and long-term economic recovery. 📄 Read the full snapshot here: https://lnkd.in/dzc4kiXP #BuildingMarkets #SmallBusinessBigImpact #research #report

What do buyers really think about working with refugee-owned businesses? Our new report, Buyer Perception on Working with Refugee-Led and Owned SMEs, explores how these businesses are viewed in terms of product quality, professionalism, and trust. Drawing on interviews with companies across Türkiye and a deep literature review, the findings reveal both the potential and the barriers refugee-led SMEs face when entering local and regional markets. 🟡 Refugee-owned businesses are seen as resilient, resourceful, and capable of serving diverse markets 🟡 Yet, many still struggle with buyer trust, legal compliance, and access to networks 🟡 The report uncovers a strong interest from buyers in collaborating—if challenges can be addressed This is a must-read for anyone working at the intersection of private sector engagement, refugee inclusion, and SME development. 📄 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dhp8YNfT BUSINESS DIVE #BuildingMarkets #SmallBusinessBigImpact #research #report

What do buyers really think about working with refugee-owned businesses? Our new report, Buyer Perception on Working with Refugee-Led and Owned SMEs, explores how these businesses are viewed in terms of product quality, professionalism, and trust. Drawing on interviews with companies across Türkiye and a deep literature review, the findings reveal both the potential and the barriers refugee-led SMEs face when entering local and regional markets. 🟡 Refugee-owned businesses are seen as resilient, resourceful, and capable of serving diverse markets 🟡 Yet, many still struggle with buyer trust, legal compliance, and access to networks 🟡 The report uncovers a strong interest from buyers in collaborating—if challenges can be addressed This is a must-read for anyone working at the intersection of private sector engagement, refugee inclusion, and SME development. 📄 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dhp8YNfT BUSINESS DIVE #BuildingMarkets #SmallBusinessBigImpact #research #report

Ever wonder what keeps small businesses going after a major disaster? In February 2023, devastating earthquakes rocked Türkiye and Syria. Fast-forward 18 months, and we’re seeing an incredible story of resilience, resourcefulness, and innovation among Syrian refugee-owned SMEs. Our new report with Boğaziçi University’s TUYGAR explores how 486 Syrian-owned businesses across five earthquake-affected cities navigated unimaginable challenges—and exemplify how adversity can drive creativity and growth—lessons that transcend borders. What Have We Learned? 1. Community collaboration is a game-changer—strong networks delivered vital support and resources. 2. Adaptability & innovation helped businesses reinvent products/services as conditions shifted. 3. Continuous learning armed owners and teams with the know-how to survive—and thrive. Ready for the full story? Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/dVYWyubR

Kadın girişimciliği, zorlukları ve bu yolda destek sağlayan kurumlar hakkında konuşmaya hazır mısınız? 💼✨ 📌 Konular: ✅ Kadın girişimcilerin özellikleri ✅ Kadın girişimcilerin engelleri ✅ Kadın girişimciliğini destekleyen kurumlar ✅ Kadın girişimciliğini geliştirme yöntemleri 🎤 Eğitmen: Nimet Tuna - Nurdağı Deprem Kurtarma Kooperatifi Kurucu Başkanı 📅 Tarih: 10 Nisan ⏰ 13:00 📍 Yer: Zoom Kadın girişimciliğini desteklemek ve güçlendirmek için bu etkinlikte buluşalım! Kaıyt olun: https://lnkd.in/dVfGKVe6 #BuildingMarkets #SmallBusinessBigImpact #womenempowerment #businessdevelopment #entrepreneurship Nimet Tuna

"Social entrepreneurship" is a term gaining popularity — but what does it really mean, especially for refugee entrepreneurs in Türkiye? Social entrepreneurship blends business innovation with social impact — using entrepreneurial tools to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges. Türkiye, as host to the world’s largest refugee population , presents both opportunities and urgent needs for such models. Social enterprises have the potential to create jobs, strengthen community ties, and support inclusive economic development across both refugee and host communities. To understand how this model is perceived and practiced, we partnered with academic researchers to produce our new report: 📘 Social Entrepreneurship of Refugee-Owned Businesses in Türkiye. Through interviews and surveys with over 200 refugee entrepreneurs, the report explores: What social entrepreneurship means in practice How it is understood within refugee business communities What stands in the way — from legal barriers to limited support systems and lack of awareness The findings reveal a clear gap between growing interest in social entrepreneurship and its actual implementation — shaped by limited awareness, legal uncertainty, and a lack of support structures. Unlocking its full potential in Türkiye will require tailored training, a shared understanding of the concept, inclusive policies, and stronger partnerships across sectors to help refugee-owned businesses grow as engines of both economic opportunity and social impact. 👉 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/dwD7CyzC Samer Asleh Mona Labadi #BuildingMarkets #SmallBusinessBigImpact #socialentrepreneurship #inclusiveeconomy #businessdevelopment

📢 فرصة ذهبية للشركات! هل تبحثون عن إضافة قوية إلى فرق عملكم؟ تقدم لكم Multi-Aid Programs (MAPs) مجموعة من أفضل المتدربين الذين خضعوا لبرامج تدريبية تقنية متقدمة في مجالات البرمجة والتصميم. 🖥 ماذا يميز هؤلاء المتدربين؟   تدريبات تقنية شاملة: أكثر من 245 ساعة تدريبية مكثفة على تطوير البرمجيات (Back-End & Front-End)، تصميم واجهات المستخدم (UX/UI)، تصميم الجرافيك، وتطوير تطبيقات Flutter.   كفاءة أكاديمية: طلاب جامعيون وخريجو برامج تدريبية مستعدون لتطبيق مهاراتهم في بيئة عمل حقيقية.   مهارات شخصية متميزة: مهارات في العمل الجماعي، إدارة الوقت، التواصل المهني و العمل عن بعد. 💼 فرصة فريدة لشركتكم:   استضافة متدربين موهوبين ومؤهلين لمدة شهرين مجانًا (MAPs تغطي تكاليف التدريب).   الحصول على متدربين جاهزين للعمل لمدة 20 ساعة أسبوعيًا بدون أي أعباء مالية.   سد الثغرات التشغيلية وزيادة الإنتاجية مع فريق شاب ومتحمس. 🌍 لماذا الآن؟ تهدف مابس الى توسيع نطاق التعاون مع الشركات التي تبحث عن الكفاءات المتميزة. 100 متدرب بانتظاركم لتقديم الإضافة القيّمة لأعمالكم! 💡 لا تفوتوا هذه الفرصة لتعزيز فرقكم بالكفاءات الشابة دون أي تكلفة! :للتسجيل https://lnkd.in/dBTi3Tcw Building Markets Türkiye https://lnkd.in/d8JxUQFV

When Lujain Al-Aoun arrived in Türkiye, she never imagined she would become a business owner. But when financial pressures grew, she turned a market gap into an opportunity. Starting with just a computer and printer, she built a home-based printing business, expanding into custom gifts and later laser cutting and engraving. Her journey hasn’t been easy—earthquake damage halted her work for months. But through mentorship with Building Markets, supported by Islamic Relief USA and guided by her mentor Dania Abusaleh, MBA, CPHQ, she gained the knowledge and confidence to rebuild and expand her business. With every challenge, she reinvested in herself, proving that guidance and determination are just as crucial as financial support. https://lnkd.in/ggBD8RHX Lujain Al-Aoun Türkiye'ye geldiğinde, bir işletme sahibi olacağını hiç hayal etmemişti. Ancak finansal baskılar arttığında, bir pazar açığını fırsata çevirdi. Sadece bir bilgisayar ve yazıcıyla başlayarak, ev tabanlı bir baskı işi kurdu, özel hediyelere ve daha sonra lazer kesim ve gravüre genişledi. Yolculuğu kolay olmadı; deprem hasarı işini aylarca durdurdu. Ancak Building Markets'in mentorluk seanslarıyla, Islamic Relief USA tarafından desteklenerek ve mentoru Dania AbuSaleh tarafından yönlendirilerek, işini yeniden inşa etmek ve genişletmek için bilgi ve güven kazandı. Her zorlukta, kendine yeniden yatırım yaptı ve rehberlik ve kararlılığın finansal destek kadar önemli olduğunu kanıtladı. https://lnkd.in/gfRBNYcH #BuildingMarkets #SmallBusinessBigImpact #womenempowerment #businessdevelopment #mentorship