Unified Civil Society Network Launched for Turkic-Speaking Countries, Bringing 826 NGOs Under One Platform

Unified Civil Society Network Launched for Turkic-Speaking Countries, Bringing 826 NGOs Under One Platform
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Integration efforts among member states of the Organization of Turkic States have now moved beyond diplomatic and governmental cooperation into the fields of public activity, culture, and civil society.

The initiative aims to create a unified social front and strengthen coordination among non-governmental programs across the region.

According to Anadolu Agency, the online platform “Civil Society Support System of the Turkic World,” known as TÜDSES, has officially been launched to bring together NGOs, associations, and civil society organizations active in this field within one integrated network.

In its first phase, the major civil platform has brought together 826 non-governmental organizations and nearly 88,000 social activists from eight countries, centralizing their activities and programs under the shared platform.

Kürşad Zorlu, coordinator of relations with Turkic-speaking countries and the main architect of the project, said during the platform’s launch meeting in Istanbul that the online network would serve as a key foundation for strengthening solidarity, exchanging cultural experiences, and expanding social cooperation among communities across these countries.

He added that the platform would also help create more direct communication among the peoples of the Turkic world.