Actions in Türkiye

  • Improvement of the relevance and efficiency of the Ministry’s social safety net programme for refugees

    Europe Türkiye
    Start activities
    03/11/2025
    End activities
    Partner Institution
    Ministry of Family and Social Services (MoFSS)
    Type of Assistance
    Desk review and methodology design
    Code
    2025-21
    Description
    Türkiye hosts one of the world’s largest refugee populations, and the Social Safety Net (SSN) programme is central to supporting vulnerable refugee households. Fully funded by the European Union and implemented by the Ministry of Family and Social Services (MoFSS) with the Turkish Red Crescent (TRC), the SSN provides regular cash assistance for essentials like food, rent, and utilities, safeguarding dignity amid economic uncertainty and limited work opportunities. To enhance its effectiveness, the EU requested technical support through SOCIEUX+, which brought expertise from Romania and Portugal. Peer-to-peer cooperation helped Türkiye review targeting methods, eligibility criteria, and caseload management to ensure aid reaches the most vulnerable. Two assessments strengthened the SSN: a Third-Party Monitoring system combining administrative data with beneficiary insights, and a review of targeting and caseload reduction strategies. These efforts highlighted the programme’s focus on children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities while identifying gaps, boosting transparency, equity, and long-term resilience.