Mastercard mobilises its innovative technologies and expertise for "goodness"
Mastercard, with international non-governmental organisation Save the Children and its local partner Turkish Education Foundation (TEV), continue supporting the earthquake region.
Mastercard continues to mobilise its innovative technologies, expertise, resources, partnerships and volunteers to give hope to children.
Since the first day of the earthquake disaster, the Pitches of Hope project has built safe sports fields in Gaziantep (Nurdağı), Hatay (Defne) and Adıyaman, aiming to touch the lives of children and young people in the region and to benefit from the healing and unifying power of sports.
In the activities coordinated by Save the Children Turkey, a series of football-based games designed by experts trained in child psychology and trauma were developed to accelerate the healing process of children. Each game has been meticulously crafted to encourage team spirit, build resilience, promote mental wellbeing and, most importantly, allow children to feel like children again.
Pitches of Hope have given hope to hundreds of children
Mastercard joined forces with the UEFA Foundation for Children, global partner Save the Children and local partner Turkish Education Foundation (TEV) to build three pitches in the region. The pitches are not only places for children to play, but also spaces for them to heal and grow. In the activities coordinated by Save the Children Turkey, a series of football-based games designed by experts trained in child psychology and trauma were developed to accelerate the healing process of children. Each game has been meticulously crafted to encourage team spirit, build resilience, promote mental wellbeing and, most importantly, allow children to feel like children again.
Mastercard also integrated its innovative technologies and business partners in developing the Hope Fields project, by launching a donation campaign with its "Tap-to Donate" solution. Thanks to POS devices placed at retail points, consumers can donate to the TEV Mastercard Scholarship Fund created for disabled children affected by the earthquake, and support their education and future.
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