DEGDER is a non-profit and non-public association established in Ankara by a team of experienced and professional individuals, including lawyers, sociology academics, psychological counselors, and experts in child development and rehabilitation. With approximately 100 members, DEGDER focuses on planning and designing high-quality training programs and methods to support disadvantaged groups, including persons with disabilities, refugees, uneducated youth, long-term unemployed individuals, disadvantaged women, ex-convicts, homeless individuals, and those experiencing severe poverty or old age.

DEGDER’s dedicated team, comprising individuals from diverse professions, aims to eliminate mental, physical, and social barriers for disadvantaged groups. The association strives to ensure equal rights for all individuals in society, eliminate discriminatory practices, defend individuals with special needs in integrated community living, and make all public and private spaces and services accessible in line with universal design principles.

DEGDER is particularly interested in supporting the social, educational, and juristic rights of immigrants, showcasing a commitment to fostering inclusivity and advocating for the well-being of disadvantaged groups.