What Do We Do?

It is possible to classify all our work under the following headings:

Project design
Research
Social Impact Monitoring and Evaluation
Consulting
Participatory Workshops, Trainings and Participatory Workshops

Project Design

At Olea Impact, we view the private sector as a crucial component of decision-making. We believe that the private sector will be a leading force in change when it effectively directs its expertise, human and financial resources in line with corporate priorities. Therefore, we design projects in collaboration with the private sector and stakeholders such as academia and civil society, who work towards the goals of these institutions. We identify prominent issues in Türkiye and the institution's potential strengths, and together with the institution, we develop the most effective roadmap. Projects our team has participated in to date include:

Eczacıbaşı Healthcare Group, 2023-2024
Young Women Building Their Future, Sabancı Foundation, 2020-2021
AgeSA “At Every Age” Project, 2018-2021
Unilever Stronger Together Platform, 2018
Mercedes Benz Turk StartUP Project, 2017
Pursuit of Innovation Project, 2017-2019

Research

At Olea Impact, we prioritize generating information that benefits a wide range of decision-makers, particularly the private sector, by leveraging our research experience and our inclusive approach to civil society research. This allows us to gain insights into current situations across a wide range of areas and provide roadmaps for organizations working in the field to take more effective action:

Iron and Steel Industry Stakeholder Attitude and Perception Survey, 2025
Renewable Energy Stakeholder Attitude and Perception Survey, 2024
Air Pollution Perception in Türkiye, 2022
Needs, Problems, and Future Expectations of Young People Neither in Education Nor in Employment (NEET) in Türkiye, 2021
Renewable Energy Discourse Analysis and Perception Research, 2019
Coal-Fired Thermal Power Plants Discourse Analysis and Perception Research, 2019
Research on Imaginations and Practices of Aging in Türkiye, 2019
“Assessing the Threats of Invasive Alien Species in Important Marine Biodiversity Areas” Project, Pilot Regions Stakeholder Survey, 2019

Social Impact Monitoring and Evaulation

At Olea Impact, in our social impact approach, we prioritize results and change over activities and performance. Therefore, to measure the social impact of a project, program, campaign, event, or study—in other words, any intervention—we consider the implementation's objectives; the desired results to achieve these goals; and the intended impact on stakeholders and target groups. We create project-specific success indicators and conduct stakeholder mapping. We also conduct thematic data compilation, analysis, and reporting to assess the current status of institutions and highlight areas for improvement in areas such as gender equality. In our evaluations, we don't just address statements, scores, expectations, and complaints; we analyze the data together to provide a holistic picture of change and its impact.

Apsus Institutive, Gender Data Compilation, 2025
WWF, Stakeholder Mapping Study, 2025
Eczacıbaşı Youth Well-being Project Monitoring and Evaluation, 2024-2025
Turkish National Olympic Committee (TMOK) Strengthen with Sports Project Monitoring and Evaluation, 2023-2025
Community Volunteers Foundation (TOG) Earthquake Zone Support Centers Monitoring and Evaluation, 2023-2024
Istanbul Development Agency (ISTKA), Program Evaluation, 2022
Aydın Doğan Foundation (ADV), Social Impact Monitoring Plan and Strategy Study, 2020
Sabancı Foundation Invited Grant Program Consultancy and Monitoring Evaluation Activities, 2018-2024
“Women's Empowerment through Political Participation” Project Monitoring and Evaluation Research, 2016-2018

Consulting

At Olea Impact, we support the private sector, holding foundations, and grant-making organizations in developing communication strategies centered on social benefit and identifying strategic priorities. We help organizations analyze key stakeholders who can impact their social and environmental impacts and conduct stakeholder mapping. To this end, we conduct research, workshops, and develop guides to help organizations position themselves on future social trends. We ensure organizations are prepared for crises that may arise due to social sensitivities and develop strategies that strengthen their reputation by emphasizing their social contributions. As part of our consulting work, we conduct research, conduct workshops, design roadmaps, and produce guides and content.

Vehbi Koç Foundation Reputation Strategy Consultancy, 2021
Institutional Policy Development and Implementation Guide for Municipalities on Domestic Violence Against Women, 2021
Unilever Sustainable Living Plan 10th Year Assessment Report, 2020
Garanti Bank Sustainability Microsite, 2018
Garanti Bank Gender Equality Guide, 2018
Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Implementation Guide, 2017
Report on Collaborations with the Private Sector in Türkiye, 2017

Participatory Workshops and Trainings

At Olea Impact, we organize participatory workshops and training programs that bring together diverse stakeholders, encouraging dialogue, collaboration, and the development of joint solutions. Through these events, we aim to understand the views, needs, and priorities of different stakeholders through inclusive methods and foster interaction among them. By bringing together representatives from civil society organizations, public administration institutions, the private sector, and academia, we enable the development of collective solutions to common challenges. We offer interactive platforms that foster mutual understanding and shared wisdom among diverse stakeholders.

In workshops and training programs, we employ design-focused methods that actively engage the voices of diverse stakeholders. We facilitate events that combine both physical and online participation. We collaborate with participants to conduct needs assessments on local and national issues, and based on the outcomes of these discussions, we offer strategic recommendations to institutions and decision-makers. We make these outcomes visible through reports presented to stakeholders and develop action plans that translate the results into concrete action.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Türkiye, Sea Coastal Dialogue Project Regional Stakeholder Needs Analysis, 2022
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Türkiye, Green Recovery Forum for an Earthquake and Disaster Resilient Future, 2023
Metro Istanbul, Private Sector and Gender Equality Training within the Scope of the TCE Change Pioneers Training Program, 2022
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Türkiye, Göcek-Dalaman Bays Protection Workshop, 2021
Online Dialogue and Negotiation Guide, 2021
Unilever Post-Pandemic Sustainable Business and Life Workshop Stakeholder Meeting, 2020
Sabancı Foundation, Understanding NEET Women Together Stakeholder Workshop, 2020
AgeSA Ageing Stakeholder Workshop, 2020
Impact-Focused Design and Communication Workshops, 2019-2020
Eczacıbaşı Corporate Reputation Workshop, 2019
Dialogue Guide for NGOs: Methods and Issue-Based Approach, 2019
Unilever Sustainable Living Plan 7th Year Stakeholder Meeting, 2018