Nurdan Saltık was born in the Bartın province of the Black Sea Region. Years ago, she decided to start her life in Diyarbakır and came to this ancient city as a bride.

Saltık, who is Turkish, started learning Kurdish after settling in Diyarbakır in order to communicate better with her surroundings and to be more involved in the culture.

Saltık, who became able to speak Kurdish in just 6 months, is appreciated by both those around her and the customers of the market.

A success story at the Jiyan Women’s Market

The Jiyan Neighborhood Market, established in Diyarbakır in 2009, was opened with the aim of providing economic freedom to women.

Nurdan Saltık was one of the first women to work as a tradesman in this market.

Saltık, who has been selling products on her stall for years, has not only built a trade but also a cultural bridge in the market.