2025 marked another year of meaningful impact for the Atheist Refugee Assistance Program. Operating in Turkey—the country hosting the world's largest refugee population—we continued our vital mission of supporting non-believing asylum seekers fleeing religious persecution. Our mission is to assist refugees who have fled religious persecution and are seeking to build a new life. We specialize in navigating the complex Turkish immigration system, where discrimination against non-religious applicants is common.Sometimes an atheist asylum seeker must visit 10+ different immigration offices in various cities just to submit their initial application. Our team guides applicants to the right offices and supports them through every step. OUR SERVICES1. Accommodation: Offering short-term SafeHouse accommodation to qualified candidates. Finding suitablelong-term housing or roommates.2. Job Placement: CV translation, job applications, interview guidance3. Legal Aid: Pro bono lawyers and legal process support4. Official Letters: Recommendation and verification letters to UNHCR/immigration5. Guidance: Counselling, grant/scholarship application assistance Note: The program does not provide direct financial support. LOOKING AHEAD: 2026 GOALSAs we enter our sixth year, ARAP is focused on expanding our capacity and deepening our impact:✔ Launch the new LightHouse facility in central Istanbul with 10+ bed capacity by March 2026✔ Increase legal aid capacity by onboarding additional pro bono lawyers specializing in immigration law✔ Expand outreach to reach more at-risk non-believers fleeing to Turkey from Iran, Afghanistan, Syria and thebroader MENA region✔ Strengthen resettlement pathways by building partnerships with refugee organizations in Europe and NorthAmerica✔ Host 4+ educational workshops for refugees on navigating the asylum process and integration resources With your partnership, we can turn these goals into lives saved.

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