Suna'nın Kızları

What Suna'nın Kızları does

Suna'nın Kızları is a nonprofit initiative founded in September 2021 under the Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation by İpek Kıraç, operating from Beyoğlu, Istanbul with field operations across southeastern Turkey (Şanlıurfa, Kahramanmaraş, Hatay, Adıyaman). The organization targets girls aged 0-18 in disadvantaged conditions, with particular focus on earthquake-affected regions, and addresses barriers to education, child early forced marriage, and lack of safe spaces through a portfolio of programs: the Well-Being Program (10-session emotional/social curriculum), Summer Institute Program (intensive learning for girls aged 14-18 in collaboration with Koç High School), six Children's Hubs, and the Neighborhoods Supporting Children initiative in Şanlıurfa and Hatay.

Its operating model is anchored on two proprietary frameworks: the Girl-Centered Design Framework, which structures spaces and programs around girls' safety and participation needs, and the Collective Impact Approach, which convenes 31 civil society organizations into five Solution and Support Circles (School-Centered, Neighborhood-Centered, Girls-Centered Design, Girls Solution, and Research Support) operating under shared goals, shared measurement, and a backbone support function. Supporting sub-programs include PERGEL (Positive Youth Development), BoMoVu Empowerment Through Movement, AÇEV Power Sessions, Media Workshop, Digital Citizenship Workshop, and Peer-to-Peer Learning.

The organization is funded through grants from international grantmakers (UNICEF, TPF, Empower, MetLife, VLEF) and institutional donors (Yapı Kredi, Hepsiburada, Skechers, Capital, Örkid), with cooperation protocols signed with the Şanlıurfa Governorship, Ministry of Family and Social Services, and UNICEF. All programs are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries, with a cumulative reach of 12,000+ children across hubs, summer institutes, and neighborhood initiatives.

Name

Suna'nın Kızları

Legal name

Suna ve İnan Kıraç Vakfı

Website

https://sunaninkizlari.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Suna'nın Kızları is a Turkish nonprofit foundation initiative that promotes girls' education and development through Children's Hubs, the Summer Institute Program, and a collective-impact model uniting 31 civil society organizations serving girls aged 0-18 in disadvantaged and earthquake-affected regions of southeastern Turkey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Girls' Education and Child Protection Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gender Equality, Inclusion & Social Protection Programs (BPADABAK), Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAD)

Keywords

• Girls education programs
• Nonprofit foundation services
• Child protection programs
• Collective impact initiatives
• Community safe spaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Beyoglu

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Foundation Grants and Donations: As a non-profit initiative under the Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation, the organization operates through grants from international grantmakers (UNICEF, TPF, BOF, Empower, MetLife, VLEF), institutional donors (Capital, Hepsiburada, Skechers, Örkid, Yapı Kredi), and in-kind donors, as well as individual donations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Suna'nın Kızları operates programs and community-based initiatives that create safe and supportive learning environments for girls and children, particularly those in disadvantaged areas and earthquake-affected regions of Turkey. Its core offerings include the Well-Being Program (emotional and social skills curriculum), Summer Institute Program (intensive learning experience for girls aged 14-18), Children's Hubs (physical community centers in six locations), and the Neighborhoods Supporting Children ecosystem initiative. Programs are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries and funded through grants, institutional donations, and individual contributions.

Product overview

Suna'nın Kızları is a nonprofit organization under the Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation offering a portfolio of programs and community initiatives focused on girls' education and empowerment. The core offerings include the Well-Being Program (10-session emotional/social skills curriculum), Summer Institute Program (intensive learning for girls aged 14-18), Children's Hubs (safe community centers in earthquake-affected regions), and Neighborhoods Supporting Children (ecosystem approach in Şanlıurfa and Hatay). The organization operates through Solution and Support Circles (School-Centered, Neighborhood-Centered, Girls-Centered Design, Girls Solution, and Research Support Circles) using Collective Impact and Ecological Systems Approach frameworks. Supporting products include research publications, the Child-Centered Communication Guide, Girls-Centered Design Digital Guide, and various sub-programs including PERGEL, BoMoVu Empowerment Through Movement, AÇEV Power Sessions, Living Environment workshops, Media Workshop, Digital Citizenship Workshop, and Peer-to-Peer Learning. The organization collaborates with 31 civil society organizations and multiple government ministries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Well-Being Program A 10-session needs- and interaction-based curriculum inspired by Nonviolent Communication, helping children learn to express emotions, resolve conflicts, and view disagreements as learning opportunities. Delivered free of charge to children at Children's Hubs and partner sites.
• Summer Institute Program An annual intensive program for girls aged 14-18 from Şanlıurfa villages and Istanbul Koç High School that combines residential sessions and ongoing mentorship, supporting safe learning, peer learning, and empowerment. Delivered free of charge.
• Children's Hubs Physical safe-space community centers for children aged 10-18 in earthquake-affected provinces (Kahramanmaraş-Pazarcık, Hatay-Güzelburç, Hatay-Antakya, Şanlıurfa-Harran, Adıyaman-Altınşehir) offering the Well-Being Program, workshops, and community activities. Established with the Ministry of Family and Social Services and UNICEF cooperation.
• Neighborhoods Supporting Children An ecosystem initiative creating neighborhood-based support structures for children's holistic development, with a focus on girls' educational access. Pilot launched in Şanlıurfa and expanded to Hatay.
• Solution and Support Circles Multi-stakeholder communities (7-30 members) convened under the Collective Impact approach with shared goals and indicators. Includes School-Centered, Neighborhood-Centered, Girls-Centered Design, Girls Solution, and Research Support Circles.
• Child-Centered Communication Guide A guide developed to raise awareness among communication professionals about child-centered approaches and to support societal perception transformation regarding children and their rights.
• Girls-Centered Design Digital Guide A digital guide providing frameworks for how spaces, programs, and activities can be developed for and with girls based on principles of child safety and participation.
• PERGEL Program (Positive Youth Development Intervention) A 14-session Positive Youth Development program equipping early adolescents with skills to regulate emotions and behaviors, make responsible decisions, form positive relationships, cope with challenges, and set positive future goals.
• BoMoVu Empowerment Through Movement Program A movement and game-based program designed by the Association of Sports and Body Movement for Social Empowerment (BoMoVu), targeting girls aged 15-18 with modules on health, boundaries, violence, and discrimination.
• AÇEV Power Sessions A 14-session empowerment program developed by Mother Child Education Foundation (AÇEV) for girls aged 14-18 not in formal education, focusing on rights, self-efficacy, solidarity, organization, and advanced literacy.
• Living Environment — Urban Detectives Initiative A workshop evaluating children's relationship with their surroundings, sensory perceptions, and sense of safety through mapping and walking activities to identify safe movement areas and accessible services.
• Media Workshop A workshop implemented by İstanbul Bilgi University Child Studies Unit (ÇOÇA) supporting children's participation in children's living centers and making their voices visible through media club content creation.
• Digital Citizenship Workshop A workshop developed with Zemberek helping children learn about digital citizenship concepts including internet basics, digital footprints, privacy, cyberbullying, and phishing, using Stop Motion film technique.
• Peer-to-Peer Learning Program A shared learning experience where children discuss challenges with peers, reinforcing and expanding the impact of educational programs through facilitated small group learning materials.
• Research and Publications Published reports including 'Girls' Education in Turkey: Barriers, Interventions, and Opportunities,' earthquake impact reports, and program evaluations of the Well-Being Program, Children's Hubs, and Summer Institute, available to civil society and the public.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,000 children reached through programs across Children's Hubs, Summer Institute, and Neighborhoods Supporting Children
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Koç High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in Summer Institute Program, bringing together girls from Istanbul Koç High School and villages in Şanlıurfa for mutual learning and empowerment.
• Şanlıurfa GovernorshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSigned collaboration protocol in November 2022 for Neighborhoods Supporting Children initiative and school-based programs, providing official government support for implementation.
• Ministry of Family and Social ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProtocol signed for Children's Hubs establishment and ongoing coordination for child services, with cooperation protocol signed September 2023 for Children's Hubs expansion.
• Educational Volunteers Foundation of Turkey (TEGV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCircle participant collaborating on Social Emotional Learning training and school-based initiatives, contributing to teacher training content development.
• Mother Child Education Foundation (AÇEV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCircle participant providing Power Sessions Program for girls aged 14-18 not in formal education, focusing on rights awareness, self-efficacy, and advanced literacy.
• Rural Schools Transformation Network (KODA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCircle participant collaborating on Social Emotional Learning training and school-based child protection policy development.
• Teachers Academy Foundation (ÖRAV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCircle participant providing teacher training on Social Emotional Learning within school-based initiatives.
• Nirengi AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCircle participant providing School-Based Child Protection Support System training, guiding educators on child protection protocols under Child Protection Law.
• BoMoVu (Association of Sports and Body Movement for Social Empowerment)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCircle participant developing Empowerment Through Movement Program for facilitators working with girls, focusing on health, boundaries, violence, and discrimination.
• İstanbul Bilgi University Child Studies Unit (ÇOÇA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCircle participant implementing Media Workshop to support children's participation and make their voices visible.
• Pera MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-kind supporter hosting Child-Centered Communication Workshops for communication professionals.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Teachers Academy Foundation (ÖRAV): ÖRAV is a Circle participant providing teacher training on Social Emotional Learning within Suna'nın Kızları's school-based initiatives. It is a directly comparable peer in capacity-building for educators serving disadvantaged children.
• Mother Child Education Foundation (AÇEV): AÇEV is one of Turkey's largest early-childhood and family education nonprofits. It is a Circle participant with Suna'nın Kızları and operates the AÇEV Power Sessions sub-program for out-of-school girls aged 14–18 — directly comparable mission and beneficiary focus on educational access for disadvantaged children.
• Turkish Education Foundation (TEV): TEV is a major Turkish education-focused foundation providing scholarships and educational support. It is a directly comparable peer on education access for disadvantaged youth, with a longer institutional track record and similar donor base.
• Darüşşafaka Society: Darüşşafaka provides long-term boarding education to children without parental care or from low-income families in Turkey — a directly comparable mission on educational access for disadvantaged children, though with a more residential delivery model.
• Educational Volunteers Foundation of Turkey (TEGV): TEGV delivers supplementary educational programs to children across Turkey, including in earthquake-affected regions. TEGV is a Circle participant collaborating on Social Emotional Learning training and school-based initiatives, making it a directly comparable peer on educational programming for disadvantaged children.
• Rural Schools Transformation Network (KODA): KODA works on rural school transformation and child-protection policy in Turkey and is a Circle participant with Suna'nın Kızları on Social Emotional Learning and school-based child protection — directly comparable focus on rural/underserved educational ecosystems.
• Community Volunteers Foundation (TOG): TOG runs youth-development and education programs across Turkey with a similar volunteer- and community-led model. It targets similar demographics (disadvantaged youth) and operates nationwide, making it a relevant scale and model peer.
• Support to Life Association (Hayata Destek): Hayata Destek provides emergency response, child protection, and education programs in disaster-affected and disadvantaged regions of Turkey — directly comparable to Suna'nın Kızları's earthquake-region Children's Hub work and target beneficiary profile.

Broad incumbents

• UNICEF Turkey: UNICEF is both a major grantmaker and a broader-incumbent operating in children's rights, education, and psychosocial support across Turkey. It overlaps with Suna'nın Kızları's mission on girls' education and child well-being, but at significantly larger scale and broader mandate.
• UN Women Turkey: UN Women is a global gender-equality organization with active Turkey programming, including the Generation Equality forum where the founder spoke. It overlaps with Suna'nın Kızları's gender-equality positioning but operates as a broad UN-system incumbent rather than a specialist.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sunaninkizlari
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sunaninkizlari
• Instagraminstagram.com/sunaninkizlari

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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