Malteser International (Turkey)

MALTESER INTERNATIONAL - FOR A LIFE IN HEALTH AND DIGNITY
Malteser International is the worldwide relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta for humanitarian aid. The German-based non-governmental organization has regional branches in Europe (Cologne/Germany) and America (Miami, USA). With over 100 projects annually in more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia and the Americas, Malteser International provides emergency relief after disasters and supports recovery efforts with a focus on sustainable development. For nearly 60 years, Malteser International has been standing by those in need - without distinction of religion, race or political persuasion. Christian values and the humanitarian principles of impartiality and independence are the foundation of its work. The agency is committed to ensure high quality standards. Accountability and transparency are priorities of its agenda. Currently, 25 national associations and priories of the Order of Malta are members of Malteser International.

MALTESER INTERNATIONAL'S MISSION IS TO:
- provide relief to major emergencies in the world and implement reconstruction and rehabilitation measures with a community focus;
- establish and promote primary health care services and contribute to better health by providing nutrition related programmes;
- contribute to better health and dignified living conditions by providing access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH);
- implement livelihood measures and social programmes to ensure the access of people to income security and reduce their vulnerability and poverty;
- establish and promote disaster risk reduction activities, especially on a community level.

Our mission is to support the vulnerable and marginalised to live a healthy life with dignity.