care
makes
life possible
WHY İHTİMAM
Building a
Culture of Care
We all depend on care. Care helps us survive, grow, and thrive. Yet around the world, care systems are under increasing strain. Millions of people are forced to choose between caring for loved ones and earning a living, while much of the work that sustains our communities remains invisible and undervalued. At İhtimam, we work to make care visible and recognized as a shared social responsibility rather than a private burden. We believe that everyone both gives and receives care throughout their lives, and that access to care is essential for individual and collective wellbeing. Through research, ecosystem building, relational design, advocacy, innovation, and narrative change, we contribute to a future where care is valued, supported, and accessible to all.
WHAT WE DO
Reimagining How We Care for
One Another
WHO WE WORK WITH
Building a Care-Centered Future Together
Public Institutions
We work with local and national governments to strengthen care as a public responsibility and policy priority.
Media
We support new narratives that move beyond seeing care as a burden and recognize it as essential social infrastructure.
Universities & Research Centers
We generate evidence, knowledge, and research to better understand and transform care systems.
Civil Society Organizations
We collaborate with organizations across different fields to strengthen solidarity and collective action around care.
Learning Environments
We support learning cultures rooted in care, equity, and mutual support.
Employers & Workplaces
We work with organizations to create more care-friendly, flexible, and equitable workplaces.
Our Focus Areas
LIVED EXPERIENCE
İhtimam Library
RESOURCES
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Be Part of a Culture of Care
Care is not created by individuals alone. It grows through relationships, communities, institutions, and collective action. Join us in making care more visible, valued, and accessible for everyone.
- Explore the Care Library
- Join a Care Network
- Become a Partner
- Support Our Work