History
Founded in 1992, İnsan Vakfı (Human Foundation) adopted the hadith, “The best of people are those who are most beneficial to others,” as its guiding principle.
Initially focused on supporting the education of students in need, the foundation later expanded its activities to include social aid projects, with education remaining its primary focus.
As the oldest institution under the Human and Civilization Movement, İnsan Vakfı continues its operations at the Bahariye Mevlevihane.
In response to the 1999 Marmara Earthquake, the foundation established a soup kitchen in Adapazarı, providing uninterrupted meals for 8,000 people daily over 10 months.
The foundation consistently supported earthquake victims in Adapazarı, organizing numerous aid campaigns for those affected.
After the 2011 Van Earthquake, a soup kitchen in Van Erciş provided two meals daily to 500 people for 60 days, leaving a lasting impact on those in need.
Following the civil war in Syria, İnsan Vakfı, under the motto “Brotherhood Has a Price,” repeatedly organized aid campaigns for Syrian war victims, personally delivering collected aid deep into Syria.
Alongside its social responsibility projects, the foundation sees providing education as a primary duty. This year, it awarded monthly scholarships to a total of 1,200 university students, including 200 international students. Across Turkey, İnsan Vakfı operates 40 student dormitories in 18 provinces.
Specializing in education, the foundation established the İnsan Vakfı Education Center (İVEM), which has implemented numerous educational projects. Hundreds of students are currently receiving training at ongoing İVEM courses. These courses cover a wide spectrum, from Islamic sciences to social sciences, linguistics, and educational sciences, aiming to train qualified individuals.
İnsan Vakfı continues its 25-year-long noble mission to support those in need. You can contribute to this mission through financial or moral support.
Our Mission
İnsan Vakfı develops and implements qualified projects in social, educational, and charitable fields, reflecting the institutionalized tradition of giving and tolerance in Turkey’s historical foundations.
Our Principles
- The foundation aims to serve society at large.
- Donated assets are carefully allocated and not wasted, reflecting trustee responsibility.
- The foundation ensures its projects create lasting value and establish authority in its field of work.
Our Vision
As a charitable organization, İnsan Vakfı seeks to earn the trust and support of benefactors, provide services to the people of Turkey in its designated areas, and preserve the foundation for future generations.
