Who Are we?

Anything is for a Smile Association is a non-governmental organization conducting educational and social programs in Turkey since 2001, regıstered under the Adana Governor’s Board of Associations in 2006.

AFAS seeks to improve the quality of life for all members of the community, with particular emphasis on refugees and those with disabilities. AFAS supports a diversity of programs.

Our Mission:

We want refugee and at risk children to be properly cared for, to be safe, to go to school, and to have the oppurtunity to create a meaningful life.

We believe the children we empower today have unique skillsets and perspectives necessary for tomorrow’s future.

How we walk it out

Philosophy of Care

We believe the relational proximity we have to the communites we serve sets our work apart. Instead of applying a quick fix, “outsider” solution we respond directly to issues in our community as they arise. Our team is multicultural, led by individuals embedded in the cultures we work with. Our model of care focuses on empowerment over dependency. Our programs support refugees and at risk families providing a buffer of economic and social support as they begin new lives in the wake of disaster. While we have amazing stats regarding the aid we have been able to provide, that which distinguishes our manner of care are moments we cannot quantify- being trusted with carrying a deceased child home to their family, sharing a space of lament with those who have lost their homes and standing by throughout the night to support children in critical care or as they pass.

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