İhtimam is a design and social innovation consultancy dedicated to fostering care-centered approaches for social change organizations. Guided by the ethics of care, İhtimam works to bring together individuals, communities, and institutions to envision and create innovative alternatives to traditional models of care. Through collaboration and creativity, the consultancy seeks to inspire meaningful, sustainable change that prioritizes compassion, equity, and connection.
Gizem Kendik Önduygu
With over 15 years of experience at the intersection of civil society and social entrepreneurship,
Gizem Kendik Önduygu, founder of İhtimam is a dedicated social change practitioner. Her work spans
creating, teaching, speaking, and writing, all with the goal of advancing care-centered approaches
to social transformation. Driven by a commitment to ethics and collaboration, she empowers
organizations and individuals to embrace care as a foundational principle for impactful social
innovation.
Her expertise and passion reflect a lifelong dedication to fostering systems and
practices that prioritize humanity, empathy, and shared responsibility, ensuring lasting and
meaningful change in the communities she serves.