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 operates from the Bahariye Mevlevihane.
In response to the 1999 Marmara Earthquake, the foundation established a soup kitchen in Adapazarı, providing uninterrupted meal services for 8,000 people daily for 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 impression 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 education at ongoing İVEM courses. The courses cover a wide spectrum, from Islamic sciences to social sciences, linguistics, and educational sciences, aiming to train qualified individuals.
For 25 years, İnsan Vakfı has continued its noble mission to assist those in need. You can contribute to this mission through financial or moral support.
Our Mission
İnsan Vakfı produces and implements qualified projects in social, educational, and aid-related 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 aims to earn the trust and support of benefactors, provide services to the people of Turkey in its specified areas of work, and preserve the foundation institution for future generations.
