The Global Meaningful Travel Map
Cöp(m)adam
OUR EXPERIENCES
We make a variety of bags, wallets, cushion covers, aprons, and a few toys, either from recycled or upcycled/repurposed materials. When travelers visit our workshop, we explain our items via demonstration;we also explain the situation for women in the workforce in Turkiye. We also emphasize that while recycling is not 'the answer,' it make sense to use existing materials in innovative ways!
ABOUT US
We are a social enterprise for women who never worked for salary before;we make items from throw-away materials. Since we began in 2008, more than 500 women have worked with us.
OUR IMPACT
Since we started in 2008, more than 500 women have worked with us. We were chosen as a 'best practice' by UNDP for emerging markets in 2014 and featured again in 2021 on the SDG Investor Map Turkey. We were within the first ten Changemakers, selected by Sabanci Vakif, in 2010. We are included in Social Enterprise examples in textbooks for number of Turkish State Universities. In the past 10 years, we have saved 7 tons of waste from going to landfills.
DETAILS
To learn more, contact: info@comadam.com.tr
What are your minimum and maximum group sizes?
1-20
Do you require visitors to pre-book?
Yes
Do you have group rates?
No
Do you pay commissions to travel advisors?
No
What languages do you offer your services in?
Mostly English, though Turkish, Spanish are also possible
When are you open?
08:30-17:30 during the week though we open on weekends for tours if booked in advance
What accommodations do you make for people living with disabilities?
We address this on an individual basis as needed! We believe everyone is welcome to our workshop and assist those with other needs according, so they too can learn from us as well as share their own positive energy.