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GRAND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF TÜRKİYE THE OMBUDSMAN INSTITUTION

hairdressing, cooking courses, and crafts. Community centers issue certificates after
vocational courses; thus, Syrians can obtain documents with professional validity.
Vocational courses are very important in terms of providing Syrians with a potential
income and means of contributing to the economy of the country where they live as well
as their psychosocial well-being. The beneficiaries also consider skill development more
important than receiving one-time support services from community centers. Besides,
Syrians are able to socialize in the centers by participating in educational activities.
Community Centers also give seminars to both Syrian children and adults to inform
them about important issues. Seminars are given on topics such as first aid, public
health, family communication, maternal and child care, legal status, rights and services.
Seminars are organized according to the needs and demands of the beneficiaries.

(Source: Anadolu News Agency)

Turkish, English, and Arabic language courses are offered at community centers for
both children and adults. In addition, community centers provide language courses in
the evenings and on weekends for workers and those who cannot attend classes during
the day. The most requested language course is Turkish. Turkish language courses are

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