The power of art created by young people is helping rebuild lives in the heart of Hatay – a city in recovery after Türkiye’s 2023 earthquakes.

By the time Efe Karadeniz turned ten, he already had five years of basketball behind him and a dream as clear as the backboard he aims at daily. He wants to be a pro basketball player.

The healing power of music is helping children in Hatay build a new life as they recover from the earthquake that hit the region on 6 February 2023. They lost more than just their homes and neighbours. They also lost the rhythm of their daily lives, the familiar sounds of their neighbourhoods and the simple joys of childhood.

On the catwalks where bold designs meet innovative education, the Istanbul Fashion Academy (IFA) is reshaping the future of Turkish fashion, giving it a “world class” label.