As a foundation, we have made a donation to Mukti Australia, an organization based in Australia that works to create equal opportunities for decent work, close the gender pay gap, strengthen legislation to end all forms of violence against women and girls, and ensure full participation of women in decision-making processes, including peacebuilding. In recognition of our contribution, the foundation received a certificate of appreciation from the organization.
Women: The Sacred Force That Shapes Society
Regarding the donation, Uğur Tatlıcı, Executve Board member of our Foundation, stated: “We must invest in programs aimed at ending violence against women, and promoting their participation and leadership in economies, digital technologies, peacebuilding, and climate action. Women’s organizations on the frontlines must be supported. When women and girls rise, we all rise. Together, let us stand united in turning rights, equality, and empowerment into reality for every woman and girl, everywhere. As a foundation, we extend our heartfelt respect and wishes for health, happiness, and peace to all women in our country and around the world—those who strengthen and shape the fabric of society, form the cornerstone of peaceful and healthy family structures, and are the hope of humanity with their love, labor, and tireless dedication.”
About Mukti Australia
Mukti Australia is an international aid and development organization with partners in India and Sri Lanka. Its vision is to bring hope and a brighter future to marginalized, vulnerable women and children by empowering them through four core pillars.
By partnering with the Mukti Australia Sponsorship Program, it is possible to transform the lives of women and children in need.
The initiative began in 1903 when a group of Australians came together to support the Ramabai Mukti Mission in India, which provided shelter, food, clean water, healthcare, and education to women and children affected by famine.
As the mission grew, so did the number of Australians dedicated to its cause. A formal Australian Council was established, strengthening its partnerships. Over the 20th century, more Australians supported the mission—whether through donations or by serving on the ground in India. Notably, several of the mission’s directors have been Australian women.
In 2001, the Australian Council was formally incorporated as Ramabai Mukti Mission Australia, later renamed Mukti Australia in 2009. Its ongoing mission is to create real opportunities and meaningful lives for disadvantaged women and children in India and Sri Lanka, aiming to build a future filled with hope.
