IKAM - Istanbul Research Centre on Women

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Hamidiye Cad. Çelik Han, No: 16 K:4, 34155 Sirkeci
Istanbul/
Turkey

Telephone
+90 212 526 97 52
Telephone (other)
+ 90 212 526 97 53
Fax
+ 90 212 526 97 58
E-Mail
info@ikam.org
E-Mail (2)
esmahanguven@ikam.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2006
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Gender
  3. Human rights
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Research
General Information
IKAM is an NGO with a staff of 19. Since it has been established in December, 2006, the budgetary resources are not available. IKAM, subsidized by the Municipality of Istanbul, also receives grants from funding foundations, NGOs and local authorities on project basis. IKAM pursues activities such as field researches, establishing a database on women’s issues, training programs, fact-finding conferences, awareness raising campaigns, projects and monitoring the implementations in order to promote gender mainstreaming, to produce gender policies and to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women. Our partners varies according to the projects, however, our main partners are local authorities, universities, research institutions, academicians and women’s organizations.
Mission and Objectives

- To promote gender mainstreaming;
- To produce, to implement, to contribute to local and central gender policies;
- To run scientific researches, to offer solutions and to publish reports;
-To contribute to all kinds of works to prevent discrimination against women in political, social, economic and legal domains;
-To provide training and mentoring services to promote the advancement of women into politics.
-To fight against all forms of violence against women;
-To form a women’s database inclusive of former data and studies;
-To support, cooperate with and offer consultancy services to individuals and institutions working on women’s studies.

Main Projects / Activities

Main projects of IKAM are:
- Socio-political field researches in Istanbul and then in Turkey
- Academy of Politics for Women
- International Women’s Studies Symposium
- Training programmes for women’s organizations, local and public authorities
- Violence Intervention Centre

Contact (1) Full Name
Esmehan Guven
Head of the organisation
Zumbul Odaman Taskin

Ilhan Koman Foundation for Arts and Cultures

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Yemenici Adullatif Sokak No:9/7, Asmali Mescit, Tunel, Beyoglu, 34 430
Istanbul/
Turkey

Telephone
00 90 212 29 23 299
Telephone (other)
00 90 532 404 36 12
Fax
00 90 212 29 23 299
E-Mail
mail@koman.org
E-Mail (2)
akoman@boun.edu.tr
E-Mail (3)
chlue@koman.org
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
1999
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Heritage
  4. Human rights
  5. International/Cultural relations
  6. Research
  7. Youth and education
General Information
Turkish NGO / NPO, permanent staff of 2 persons, project based employees up to 20 persons. A branch in Sweden (Koman's Art Association). Wide network of partners both in Turkey and in the EU, specialised in arts / cultures or sciences. Project based resources. Between 50 000 to 100 000 euros budget annually, since 2004 (funding: private sponsors, donations, EC). One of the very few organisations in Turkey which is combining artistic, scientific and cultural activities to social aims.
Mission and Objectives

The Ilhan Koman Foundation was created in Istanbul in 1999 by friends & relatives of Turkish-Swedish artist Ilhan Koman (1921-1986). It works on 3 main themes, besides of promoting Ilhan Koman's artistic and scientific heritage:
-As it is managing this artist's collection, of which an important part is embodied in monumental artworks permanently erected in streets of Stockholm, Istanbul and Ankara, the Koman Foundation works on promoting ‘art in public space'
-As another specificity of this collection comes from the scientific properties of most of the artworks, the Koman Foundation participates actions enhancing links between 'arts and sciences'
-Finally, as Ilhan Koman shared his life among several countries (Turkey, Belgium, France and Sweden) his foundation aims to promote exchanges among these 4 countries, as well as wider international cooperation
In summary, the Koman Foundation mostly participates in socio-cultural actions related to sculpture and to a more democratic access to arts, cultures and technology.

Main Projects / Activities

Art exhibitions
Children workshops
EU / Turkey exchanges
Urban planning

Contact (1) Full Name
Ahmet Koman
Head of the organisation
Ahmet Koman

International Istanbul Poetry Festival (IIPF)

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Istiklal Cad. Erol Dernek Sk. No:5/10 Beyoglu
Istanbul/
Turkey

Telephone
+90 212 251 39 40
Telephone (other)
+902122513938
Fax
+90 212 251 39 42
E-Mail
dundar@kult-art.net
E-Mail (2)
cihan@ideha.net
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2006
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information
International Istanbul Poetry Festival (IIPF) is an independent festival sponsored by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, IMM Kultur, INC and 2010 ECOC Agency. IIPF Board of Directors: Dogan Hizlan, Nevzat Bayhan, Metin Celal, Adnan Ozer, Ahmet Kot, Ali Ural, Fatih Andı, Ömer Erdem and Dündar Hızal. Staff: Cenk Gültekin, Cihan Hızal, Eray Kula, Hasan Işık, Halim Yılmaz, Senem Kale, Müjdat Ulucam. Budgetary resources for 2010: 675,000$ USD Sources of Funding & Partners: 2010 ECOC Agency 80%, IMM & IMM Kultur, INC 20% Modalities of action: Poetry Readings, Poetry Translation Workshops, Seminars, Conferences, Visual/Audio Collaborations etc.
Mission and Objectives

Objectives:
a) Promote Turkish Language and Poetry overseas. Help Istanbul build its reputation as a literary capital and cultural hot spot.
b) Establish itself as a permanent festival.
c) Help build an efficient structure allowing civil/private/national/ organisations to work with local governments. Seek international collaborations and partnerships to promote cultural dialogue.
d) Strengthen poetry's influence on the literary scene whilst putting emphasis on its alternative roles.

Main Projects / Activities

a) Poetry readings at historical places
b) Cooperating and co-acting with foreign embassies and foundations to organise conferences and seminars.
c) Screen or stage audio/visual media about poetry & poets in order to attract attention en masse.
d) Form poetry academies at various universities throughout the festival and host seminars/conferences in order to help students bond with poetry.
Additional Information can be found at our website.

Contact (1) Full Name
Guney Ongun
Head of the organisation
Dogan Hizlan
Contact (2) Full Name
Joseph Sattler

Kaliru Tourism and Travel Agency

National Network
Türkiye
Address

SARAYONU ST 74/A Koprubasi
Sanliurfa/
Turkey

Telephone
+904142153344
Telephone (other)
+904142152494
Fax
+904142163245
E-Mail
info@kaliruturizm.com.tr
Mobile Phone
+905325226210
Organisation Type
Private Company
Year of Establishment
1986
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information
Kaliru tourism is a private agency. The number staff is 6. The budget company is approximately 450.000.00 TL. Although Kaliru Tourism is a private company. It cooprates with NGO's as Kaliru Tourism agency supports cultural tourism in Urfa and in Turkey.Actually our main partners are our travellers who visit Urfa and Turkey however formally we have partnerships with Sanliurfa Turizm Gelistirme Dernegi and Abraham Path Initiative.
Mission and Objectives

We want to promote our cultural heritage. But at the same time preserve the natural environment and help common understanding among different cultures

Main Projects / Activities

Abraham path initiative. Is trying to inspire the opening of a cultural route following to the fout steps of prophet Abraham

Contact (1) Full Name
Rahime Yasar
Head of the organisation
Mehmet Cihat Guruz
Contact (2) Full Name
Dilek Yigit

kamer foundation

National Network
Türkiye
Address

alimeri 3.sok dı?kale ap no:4 yeni?ehir
diyarbakır/
Turkey

Telephone
+904122281053
Fax
+904122242319
E-Mail
d.kamer@superonline.com
E-Mail (2)
omury.cy@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1997
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Gender
  3. Human rights
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Media
  6. Research
General Information
foundation working on woman human rights
Mission and Objectives

against violence, hierarchy, militarism

Main Projects / Activities

woman human rights

Contact (1) Full Name
Nebahat akkoç
Head of the organisation
Nebahat akkoç
Contact (2) Full Name
Omur Yilmaz

KIRSEHIR IL MILLI EGITIM MUDURLUGU

National Network
Türkiye
Address

YENICE MAHALESI TERME CADDESI 40100
KIRSEHIR/
Turkey

Telephone
+903862135150
Fax
+903862131003
E-Mail
alierdem1907@yahoo.com
E-Mail (2)
ysenbay@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone
+905543842770
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
1923
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
Our institution is ministry of education Kirsehir provincial directorate.
Mission and Objectives

official education and training for the people of the city

Main Projects / Activities

We are running about 150 schools in the province

Contact (1) Full Name
Ali Erdem
Head of the organisation
MESUT AYRIKSA
Contact (2) Full Name
Yunus Senbay

Netherlands Institute for Higher Education Ankara

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Koza Sokak No:111 GOP, Ankara / Turkey
Ankara/
Turkey

Telephone
00903124373347
Fax
00903124373342
E-Mail
info@nihankara.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2006
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Heritage
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Others
  6. Youth and education
General Information
The initiator and most important financial supporter of NIHA is the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, politically represented by the Minister and the Undersecretary, professionally represented by Dr. L.J. Roborgh (Director-General for Higher Education, Vocational Education and Science), Mr. J.P. van Ham (Director for Higher Education) and Mrs. E. Dankert (Policy Advisor Higher Education). The Administrator of the NIHA is the Leiden University. Because of the regulations of the Turkish law system the “Association for Higher Education Turkey-the Netherlands” had to be founded on behalf of the foundation of NIHA. The Board of Directors consists of the members of the Executive Board of Leiden University: Prof.mr. P.F. van der eijden, Prof. Dr. T. van Haaften and Mr. H.W. te Beest. The Board of the Turkish representation of this Association consists of Mr. Ahmet Yüksel, at the same time Public Relations Advisor of NIHA and Mr. Mehmet Ercan Arıkan, at the same time Legal Advisor of NIHA. NIHA has a Scientific Advisory Council (WAR). The President of the WAR is Prof. Dr. E.J. Zürcher (Leiden University). Members are: Prof. Dr. Rinus Penninx (Universiteit van Amsterdam), Prof. Dr. Wim Groot (Maastricht University), Prof. Dr. Henk van Gemert (Tilburg University), drs. Geri Bonhof (Utrecht University of Applied Sciences), mr. Ricardo Winter (Amsterdam VET College) and mr. Henri Geursen (Dutch Trade Board). Currently, 14 proffesiionals and 4 interns are working at NIHA.
Mission and Objectives

The mission of NIHA can be described as follows: NIHA aims to contribute to the internationalization of the Higher and Vocational Education in the Netherlands by acting as effective promoter and intermediary. It is understood that the work areas, objectives and target groups have been chosen in such a way that NIHA can fulfil its mission. In addition to the main activities of supply and acquisition NIHA will carry out other activities as well in the fields of: Environment and Water Management, Agriculture and Horticulture, Tourism and Hospitality, EU Awareness and Youth Networks, Culture, History and Heritage, Mediation and Conflict Management, Healthcare and Wellness.

Main Projects / Activities

Please refer to the link for detailed activities:http://www2.nihankara.org/index.php?p=5&lang=2

Contact (1) Full Name
Jak den Exter

Turkish Cultural Foundation (TKV)

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Valikonagi cad. Konak Apt. 67/4 Nisantasi
Istanbul/
Turkey

Telephone
+902122464591
Telephone (other)
+90 212 246 23 28
Fax
+90 212 232 45 39
E-Mail
fatma.akgun@afs.org
E-Mail (2)
info-turkey@afs.org
Mobile Phone
+90 532 2851949
Organisation Type
Other
Year of Establishment
1952
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
  2. Youth and education
General Information
Turkish Cultural Foundation (TKV) - a non-profit, volunteer-based educational organization, it's the world's original and most diverse student exchange program. Currently operating in 55 countries, AFS believes that carefully selected students during an extended stay in a foreign country and culture will not only learn another language but also develop international understanding and an appreciation of global interdependence. The office staff is 7 people whereas there are 80 active volunteers. TKV mainly organizes short-term and long-term home-stay school based exchange programs for high school students. Other activities are short-term volunteer exchange programs and seminars. The main partners are other AFS organizations in the network .
Mission and Objectives

Turkish Cultural Foundation (TKV) is committed to providing intercultural learning opportunities, helping people to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world.
Supporting this program does not only provide exceptional benefits available for the young people themselves, but also profoundly influence their families and the communities in which they live.

Main Projects / Activities

Turkish Cultural Foundation (TKV) mainly organizes short-term and long-term home-stay school based exchange programs for high school students.
Other activities are short-term volunteer exchange programs, seminars and community service programs. The main partners are other AFS organizations in the network.

Contact (1) Full Name
Fatma Akgun (National Director)
Head of the organisation
Sinan Cilesiz (Chairman)

Yenisehir National Education Directorate

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Eğriçam Mahallesi G.M.K. Bulvarı 12. Cadde No:8
YENİŞEHİR

MERSİN/
Turkey

Telephone
090324.325 43 25
Telephone (other)
090324.325 43 26
Fax
090324.325 43 27
E-Mail
benguakkaya33@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
yenisehirpke@gmail.com
E-Mail (3)
zelihaeldem@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
2008
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
We are National Education Directorate Department of Yenişehir Province in Mersin.We're a non profit education authority in the region. Our department is located in one of the biggest Municipality of YEnisehir MERSIN. We're responsible of our regions schools' education and try to supply them better conditions. Most of our facilities are governed by the Edcutional Directorate of MErsinwhich is the nearest local institution to us.We're trying to encourage our schools to conduct European Projects and getting grant in order to the oursue the goal of education quality. Not Only European Projects, but also the national projects such as Cukurova Development Centre and Sabancı Fondation.
Mission and Objectives

Our one of the biggest aim and mission is supplying better education and leading the creative innovative developments in education field.We make our teachers, head masters and all educational staff' improve theirselves by giving them seminars and encourage them to follow the recent educational techniques. We inform them the recent trainings and help their application both to these seminars and the projects.

Main Projects / Activities

We're currently in the preparation of a Project.56 disabled people have just started working in National Education Department of Mersin. Four of them working in our department and 10 of them working in our local schools.
We have meeting with them per month.
We are planning to choose 15 disabled workers and 3 companions
By that way;our workers will be able to work and live in Europe during 10 weeks. They will have the chance to analyze working conditions in Europe
- They will be able to have the chance to know the accessibility to their work and home in European Countries.
will meet new people and learn a lot of things about their job, will have more active social life and practice their language skills.
They will meet people who are workers or members of associations which are working with disabled people

Contact (1) Full Name
Bengu Akkaya
Head of the organisation
İhsan DAG
Contact (2) Full Name
Zeliha ELDEM

Sözlü Tarih Lultur Sanat Arastirmalari Dernegi

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Osmanağa mah. günel iş hanı.no:10 gaziosmanpaşa/ kadıköy-istanbul
Istanbul/
Turkey

Telephone
0090 532 200 97 92 zekiye koç
E-Mail
filiz.mehtap@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
turkanin@yahoo.com
E-Mail (3)
pariscandan@yahoo.fr
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2010
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
General Information
organisation non-gouvernementale; observe les droits humaines, l'art, communication interculturelle et la memoire vivante. On a 35 membres dont les quatre sont actifs
Mission and Objectives

Notre but principal est de representer la diversite culturelles par le chemin de l'histoire et le culture-art, se debaresser des prejuges sociales en aidant à la democratisation sociale

Main Projects / Activities

On travaille actuellement sur un projet concernant l'histoire transmises par des personnes agees. Apres avoir les recueillis on a le but de les collecter dans un bouquin.

Contact (1) Full Name
Zekiye Koç
Head of the organisation
Zekiye Koç
Contact (2) Full Name
Mehtap Filiz