The role of civil society in the cultural adaptation process of international migrant women: The case of Elaziğ

The subject of this study is to investigate the role of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in the cultural adaptation process of international migrant women. The aim of the study is to examine the cultural adaptation process in the case of Elazığ. The method of the study is a qualitative study conducted through in-depth interviews. 12 women migrants were interviewed and analysed with the qualitative data analysis software MAXQDA 20. The findings of the study show that while some of the activities carried out in line with NGO activities do not have a positive effect on the cultural adaptation process, some activities have a strong and positive effect on the cultural adaptation process. It was found that NGOs have a positive role in the cultural adaptation process of international migrant women.