Children of Earth Association (YEÇED)

What Children of Earth Association (YEÇED) does

Children of Earth Association (YEÇED) is a Turkish humanitarian nonprofit founded on August 25, 2016, and headquartered in Fatih, Istanbul, with regional offices in Ankara, Gaziantep, Hatay, and Sakarya. The organization delivers crisis-response programming for children affected by war, natural disasters, displacement, and poverty, operating across 14–16 countries including Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, Yemen, Sudan, Somalia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and several African nations. YEÇED has reached more than 200,000 beneficiaries cumulatively, with flagship physical assets including a 2,000-student secondary school in Idlib, Syria (Children of Earth School) and a Gaza Education Center in Northern Gaza.

The organization's service portfolio spans six core program lines — Social Aid, Disaster and Emergency Relief, Education and Psychosocial Support, Child Protection and Advocacy, and Livelihood Creation — plus seasonal campaigns (Ramadan, Winter, Qurban) and recurring sponsorship programs (child sponsorship and education sponsorship). Its technical operating stack consists of an in-house online donation platform (bagisyap.yeced.org), a three-code SMS donation system, multi-currency IBAN banking across TRY/EUR/USD/GBP, the Happiness Shop e-commerce channel for handcrafted goods, and a GlobalGiving partnership for international tax-deductible giving. Field operations are executed through a 100+ volunteer network and local partner organizations, with trauma-sensitive counseling and child-protection legal advocacy delivered by in-house social workers and psychologists.

YEÇED's revenue model is donation-driven and diversified across individual contributions (online, SMS, bank transfer, in-person), recurring child-sponsorship subscriptions (monthly, 1-year minimum commitment), Islamic charitable giving (zakat and fitre), corporate and institutional CSR partnerships, and merchandise sales through the Happiness Shop. Pricing is unit-based for seasonal campaigns (e.g., 240 TL iftar, 1,750 TL food package, 16,500 TL domestic Qurban share, 1,000 TL school kit) and transaction-based for SMS giving (130–150 TL per message). The organization publishes independently audited financial statements for 2022, 2023, and 2024, signaling institutional-grade governance, though it does not disclose total revenue or fundraising figures.

Name

Children of Earth Association (YEÇED)

Legal name

Yeryüzü Çocukları Derneği

Website

https://yeced.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

YEÇED is an Istanbul-based humanitarian nonprofit founded in 2016 that delivers education, psychosocial support, child protection, and emergency relief to crisis-affected children across 14–16 countries, funded through donations, sponsorship, and seasonal Islamic charitable campaigns.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid and Child Welfare Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Support Services (611710), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Protection, Child Protection & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response (BPAGAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL), Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG), NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid
• Child sponsorship
• Psychosocial support
• Emergency relief
• Child protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals via online platform, SMS, bank transfers, and in-person contributions. Supports general operations, specific campaigns, and child sponsorship programs.
2. Child Sponsorship: Monthly financial support from sponsors for specific children in crisis regions. Includes education sponsorship and child sponsorship with regular monitoring of school attendance.
3. Zakat and Fitre Donations: Islamic charitable contributions accepted and distributed according to zakat principles to eligible beneficiaries in need.
4. Corporate and Institutional Partnerships: Financial support from institutions, CSR programs, and corporate partnerships for ongoing or new projects.
5. Happiness Shop Sales: Products created by volunteers and children sold to donors, with proceeds supporting charitable programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Children of Earth Association (YEÇED) is a humanitarian nonprofit that delivers child-focused programs for crisis-affected populations, including child sponsorship, education sponsorship, social aid, disaster and emergency relief, psychosocial support, child protection, advocacy, and livelihood creation. It operates seasonal humanitarian campaigns (Ramadan, Winter, Qurban, School Kit), runs dedicated facilities such as the Children of Earth School, Gaza Education Center, and Child-Friendly Spaces, and funds its work via donations, sponsorships, and merchandise sales.

Product overview

Children of Earth Association (YEÇED) operates as a charitable humanitarian organization, not a technology product company. Its offerings consist of charitable programs and donation management rather than a unified software platform. The core offerings include an Online Donation Platform and SMS Donation System for receiving contributions, combined with various charitable programs: Child Sponsorship and Education Sponsorship for regular support to vulnerable children; Social Aid and Disaster Emergency Relief for crisis response; Education and Psychosocial Support and Child-Friendly Spaces for developmental services; Child Protection and Advocacy for legal support; and Livelihood Creation for family empowerment. Seasonal programs include Ramadan Projects, Winter Projects, and Qurban Activities. Physical facilities include the Children of Earth School in Idlib, the Gaza Education Center, and Child-Friendly Spaces in Turkey. Additional services include the Happiness Shop e-commerce platform and structured Volunteer Programs. All programs operate independently as charitable initiatives rather than as integrated modules of a unified software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Child Sponsorship Program Monthly financial support program covering orphan and disadvantaged children aged 0-14 across crisis-affected regions; funded by individual recurring donors.
• Education Sponsorship Program Recurring financial support program enabling crisis-affected children to continue their schooling; funded by individual recurring donors.
• Social Aid Program Direct social assistance program for vulnerable families in crisis-affected regions, including food, shelter, and basic-needs support.
• Disaster and Emergency Relief Program Disaster and emergency response program delivering humanitarian relief in disaster- and conflict-affected regions including Syria, Palestine, Yemen, and Lebanon.
• Education and Psychosocial Support Program Integrated program combining formal education support with psychosocial services, including trauma-sensitive counseling, social-emotional learning, and mentorship for crisis-affected children.
• Child Protection and Advocacy Program Program safeguarding the rights of children in crisis-affected regions through child protection mechanisms and advocacy activities.
• Livelihood Creation Program Program supporting economic self-sufficiency for vulnerable families in crisis-affected regions, complementing child welfare services.
• Ramadan Projects Seasonal Ramadan humanitarian campaigns delivering food parcels, iftar, and aid to crisis-affected children and families during the Islamic holy month.
• Winter Projects Seasonal winter aid campaigns distributing winter clothing, heating materials, blankets, and supplies to children in cold-affected crisis regions.
• Qurban Activities Seasonal Qurban (sacrifice) campaign distributing sacrificial meat to families in crisis-affected regions during Eid al-Adha.
• School Kit Project Project distributing school kits (stationery and supplies) to children in crisis-affected regions to support continued education.
• Children of Earth School Dedicated school facility operated by the association to provide education for crisis-affected children.
• Gaza Education Center Dedicated education center in Gaza providing education and psychosocial services to children affected by the conflict.
• Child-Friendly Spaces Physical safe zones for children in crisis-affected regions providing protection, psychosocial support, and recreational activities.
• Happiness Shop Online merchandise store selling products with proceeds directed to humanitarian programs benefiting children.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200,000+ beneficiaries reached across 14+ countries
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GlobalGivingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational crowdfunding platform partnership enabling overseas donors to make tax-deductible donations in Euro and Dollar currencies. Provides international visibility and donation infrastructure.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Save the Children: A leading international NGO dedicated to children's rights, education, child protection, and emergency response in conflict and disaster zones. Operates child sponsorship programs, school programming, and MHPSS services similar to YEÇED's, but at much larger global scale.
• Penny Appeal: A faith-inspired international NGO that runs child sponsorship, education (school construction), orphan care, and seasonal Ramadan/Qurban campaigns in many of the same countries where YEÇED operates, with comparable unit-priced donation products.
• Islamic Relief Worldwide: A global Muslim faith-inspired humanitarian NGO that collects zakat/fitre and sadaqah and delivers education, child sponsorship, and emergency relief in crisis regions — directly overlapping YEÇED's revenue model (zakat + child sponsorship) and beneficiary mix (orphans, crisis-affected children).
• Human Appeal: A UK-based faith-inspired humanitarian NGO that runs child sponsorship, education projects, Ramadan/Qurban campaigns, and emergency response in Syria, Gaza, Yemen, and other crisis regions — closely mirroring YEÇED's sponsorship + seasonal campaign model.

Regional players

• AFAD (Turkey Disaster and Emergency Management Authority): Turkey's governmental disaster management authority coordinating earthquake response and humanitarian aid domestically. A key counterpart and potential partner for YEÇED's post-2023 earthquake programming, but not a fundraising competitor.
• Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay): Turkey's principal humanitarian organization, leading domestic disaster response (including the 2023 earthquake) and operating internationally from a Turkish base. A natural regional peer and potential coordination partner given overlapping earthquake response and field operations.

Emerging players

• UOSSM (Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations): An international coalition providing medical and humanitarian relief primarily inside Syria and neighboring countries. Comparable geographic concentration and cross-border field operations model, though specialized toward healthcare rather than education.
• Syria Relief & Development: A UK-registered NGO focused on humanitarian relief, education, and child protection inside Syria and in Syrian refugee-hosting countries (Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan). Highly comparable in geography, beneficiary focus, and child-centered education programming.

Broad incumbents

• UNICEF: The United Nations agency for children, providing education-in-emergencies, child protection, and humanitarian aid in the same geographies (Syria, Gaza, Yemen, Afghanistan) where YEÇED works. A potential institutional partner, donor, or competitor for the same project funding.
• Doctors Without Borders / MSF: A major international humanitarian organization operating field hospitals and emergency response in active conflict and disaster zones. Comparable in operating geography (Syria, Gaza, Sudan) and crisis-response track record, though focused on medical rather than educational programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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