Since 2005, Mirora has continually supported the Alternative Life Association (AYDER) which was established to accomplish its mission on the road to “Turkey without Disability” by offering alternative solutions for the disabled and all disadvantaged groups in “Disability” situations and producing innovative and sustainable projects. It has been transformed into a platform which will reintegrate a large number of disabled and socially disadvantaged groups into the economy as both producers and consumers. While most foundations try to develop products after their establishment, AYDER has become a society to streamline the works performed since 1997 under a single roof. AYDER, founded in 2002, has implemented products such as “Diving is Freedom” and “Alternative Camp” which had an overwhelming response in 1997. AYDER has planned and implemented many innovative projects such as “Reha Istanbul Fair” in 2004, “Tourism without Disability” in 2006, and “Dreams Academy” in 2008.
AYDER is the first non-governmental organization to sign the “Global Compact” of the United Nations.
Dreams Academy
Our old friend and founder of AYDER and Dreams Academy Ercan Tutal says:
"Do the blind dream? They do... It is those who lose their dreams who become blind!.."
Where dreams end, there is no life anymore... / The reason for existence of human beings ends... / And life becomes a dark flow for some of us and a bright flow for others... / Fast, irresistible.
Dreams Academy has transformed into a permanent alternative art and culture academy that prepares young people for life. Please visit the Dreams Academy's website for more details about the projects.