Rebuilding Hope and Livelihoods in Türkiye’s Earthquake-Affected Regions
Rebuilding Hope and Livelihoods in Türkiye’s Earthquake-Affected Regions
17 October 2025
Building Markets is proud to announce that we have joined the Resilient Employment and Socio-Economic Development in Earthquake-Affected Regions of Türkiye (RE-SEED) project, an initiative that aims to transform recovery efforts following the devastating earthquakes of 6 February 2023 into sustainable and inclusive economic opportunities for both host and refugee communities. The Resilient Employment and Socio-economic Development in Earthquake-Affected Regions of Türkiye (RE-SEED) project is co-funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in cooperation with the Union of Municipalities of Türkiye and Building Markets.
Through the RE-SEED project, we are driving efforts to build stronger, more inclusive economies in Türkiye’s earthquake-affected regions. This collaboration focuses on creating real opportunities — helping people access decent jobs, supporting small businesses to grow and formalize, encouraging entrepreneurship, and fostering social cohesion across communities that continue to rebuild their futures.
At the heart of the project lies a commitment to help small businesses formalize their operations—opening the door to broader markets, access to finance, and long-term stability. For many entrepreneurs, registration marks a turning point, transforming informal efforts into recognized, resilient businesses that can hire workers, access resources, and grow sustainably.
By facilitating job matching, Building Markets will connect hundreds of jobseekers with meaningful employment opportunities while promoting equal access for women and youth. Each newly registered business or employed individual represents more than a number—it means a family gaining stability, children returning to school, and communities regaining strength and hope.
Together with municipalities, private sector partners, and community organizations, this initiative will help drive economic recovery and strengthen social cohesion across Türkiye's most affected regions.
This publication was created and maintained with the financial support of the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Its contents are the sole responsibility of Building Markets and do not necessarily reflect the views of the EU and the BMZ.