Türkiye

arthereistanbul

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Rasimpasa Mh, Beydagi sk, 3A
34716 kadikoy/İstanbul
Turkey

Telephone
+902164494537
E-Mail
info@arthereistanbul.com
E-Mail (2)
omarberakdar@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+905380867691
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Year of Establishment
2014
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. International/Cultural relations
General Information

Arthereistanbul, is registered an private one person company in Turkey, work as an non for profit artist run space, art residency and art community, with current 3 members working on the daily running jobs and more artists join during projects, founded by a Syrian artist in Istanbul in 2014, with a yearly budget of around 24000 Euro.

We were supported by The French Institute, Kindle Project, Roberto cimetta fund, Fanak Fund, Goethe institute, IKSV, IBC organization.
We have provided space to work and to store art works and exhibit for more than 100 artists yearly from Syria, Iran, Egypt, Turkey, and international artists. Two to three events happens every month such as music concert / workshop / exhibition / residency.

Part of ResArtis Network and Partenr in BeMobileCreateTogether residencies exchange project run by the IKSV.

Activities happening in arthereistanbul are varied from: workshops, debates, art residencies, exhibitions, festivals, concerts and art installations.

Mission and Objectives

arthereistanbul has been founded with the aim of support and for the inclusion of artists from conflict zones resident in Turkey especially Syrian artists forced to exile after 2011.

Creating a support backbone art community and space for artists from conflict zone and especially Syrians and provide a space for gatherings and exchange for the aim of encouraging dialogue and contribute in the fight against exclusion, discrimination and prejudice.

Main Projects / Activities

Activities happening in arthere are varied from: workshops, debates, art residencies, exhibitions, festivals, concerts and art installations.

We have partnership support from Roberto Cimetta Fund ( Fil Manfa Program) and Fanak Fund ( Ana Houna Program) more than 12 artists from Syria every year with direct grants / support.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

arthereistanbul can be a very reliable partner in Turkey with its network of connections and art community which can define and give concrete survey and analysis about the area and shape of support artists would need. With our present network of more than 600 artists and art professionals, more than 3500 followers on FB, about 1500 followers on Instagram and tweeter.

arthereistanbul with its location and work space of 300 sqm distributed in four floors, and its available facilities such as sound equipment, projector and cinema ready space for screening, 3d pritners for Media art production, Darkroom, art studios, and can have in house activities, seminars, exhibitions and work as meeting point for many.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

I would like to join ALF Network to expand out network of connections and exchange vision and ideas with others, at the same time to be able to apply for the grants and opportunities this Network provide to support our activities.

Contact (1) Full Name
Omar Berakdar
Job Title
Founder / Director
Head of the organisation
omar berakdar

Asim Ulker High School

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Kazim Karabekir Mah.Inonu Cad.No:46 Umraniye
Istanbul/
Turkey

Telephone
+902166313124
Fax
+902166312909
E-Mail
emre@inbox.com
Mobile Phone
+905059284567
Organisation Type
Local/Regional Authority
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
Asim Ulker High School is a state school that has 32 teachers and 5 directors helping the young people to be able to receive a good education in Umraniye region of Istanbul city with a very low budget that is provided by the government.
Mission and Objectives

Our main objective is to provide a better educational environment and feedback to our children living in the region which almost have no financial strength and a weak educational background.We are mostly focused on trying to prepare them for the difficulties of life with a good education that is supported with real life experiences and helping them to develop a global point of view by "hopefully" giving a start to our international projects and partnerships.

Main Projects / Activities

We have this year planned to cooperate with some schools and organisations in Europe especially for our projects based on the effects of cultural differences and problems related to immigration in secondary level of education as well as other project plans related to Istanbul's cultural background in which the different generations are planned to work together.
We at this moment are still looking for an experienced and financially strong partner which may help us develop our projects and guide us during the process and help us develop a better educational life and a global understanding of cultures for our students.

Contact (1) Full Name
Yunus Emre Gokmen
Head of the organisation
Mrs.Beyhan Sonmem
Contact (2) Full Name
Beyhan Sonmem

ASK Eurasia Art Collective

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Leylek Sok. Cansu Apt. 9/1 Kadikoy
Istanbul/
Turkey

Telephone
+902523855621
E-Mail
nadi.guler@yahoo.com
E-Mail (2)
cemilnadi@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
00905374752555
Mobile Phone (other)
00905414141064
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information
Eurasia Art Collective is a civil society organization aiming to be a common meeting point of intercultural and interdisciplinary character and is established on the land where Europe meets Asia . Although the name of the collective seems to be suggesting some content of geopolitical character, the collective is essentially concerned with the cultural and artistic projects of artists from Asia and Europe , which will be formed by the artists collectively.
Mission and Objectives

Eurasian Art Collective is to take the concept of Eurasia , in this sense all the relation styles in the context of space, and the tradition as its reference point. The need for project lies in the interesting field created by the cultures that once lived and still lives on the Eurasian land.

Main Projects / Activities

The collective explores, performs and exhibits modern and contemporary art works and exhibitions; web, video, film, contemporary dance, dramatization and the performing arts works in interaction with all kinds of traditional and modernist views with the thesis that the consciousness and the culture of the Collective and these works are determined by the form.

Contact (1) Full Name
Zuhre Sozeri
Head of the organisation
Nadi Guler
Contact (2) Full Name
Tijen Savaskan

Assalam Community Foundation

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Çengelköy, Kalantor Sk. No:6, 34680 Üsküdar/İstanbul
34680 Istanbul/
Turkey

Telephone
+90 530 353 92 93
E-Mail
walid@vassalam.org
Mobile Phone
+905342182053
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2017
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information

Assalam Community Foundation is a non for profit organization based in Istanbul Turkiye & Kizimkazi , Zanzibar since 2017 and works closely with local communities and partners to create a holistic and enduring model that brings hope to children & women by providing them with a loving care so they can embrace life and become contributing members of their society.

We work to improve the lives of women & children in vulnerable communities through education, capacity building and social enterprise programs that enable them to realize their potential and nurture them into responsible and self-empowered citizens.

Mission and Objectives

Educating Children+ Empowering Women | Transforming Worlds
WE EDUCATE AND EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHANGE AGENTS, WHOSE DREAMS AND ACTIONS TRANSFORM THE FUTURE FOR AFRICA AND THE WORLD.

Main Projects / Activities

We work to improve the lives of women & children in vulnerable communities through education, capacity building and social enterprise programs that enable them to realize their potential and nurture them into responsible and self-empowered citizens.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Active participation in events
Partnership with members
Sharing expertise and best practices with our network

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Connect, network, collaborate and partner with ALF Network

Contact (1) Full Name
Walid Ihadjadjen
Job Title
Marketing & Social Enterprise Director
Head of the organisation
Istanbul

ASSOCIATION FOR INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION AND INTERDISCIPLINARY ART

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Soğancı sok. 1/6 Barış apt. Cihangir
İSTANBUL/
Turkey

Telephone
+ 90 212 243 64 83
Telephone (other)
+90 212 243 64 85
Fax
+90 212 243 64 84
E-Mail
vecdisayar@yahoo.com
E-Mail (2)
info@piproduction.com.tr
Mobile Phone
+90 541 567 21 53
Mobile Phone (other)
+90 532 277 74 83
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2003
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information
Association for Intercultural Communication and Interdisciplinary Art is founded by a group of artists from different disciplines. Its main aim is to contribute to the intercultural dialogue via cultural activities. The Organizational Structure includes the Executive Board, the Honorary Board and the General Assembly. The staff includes one secretary and other staff engaged per project. The Association works in close collaboration with other agencies who give benevolent assistance and provide working space to the association. Budgetary resources are grants given by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality for special projects. Main modalities of action are production of cultural-artistic events (art festivals) and consciousness raising activities in the media. Main partners include Ministry of Culture & Tourism and different Municipalities in Turkey.
Mission and Objectives

Main mission of the association is to develop understanding and encourage cooperation between different cultures(including Mediteranean and Black Sea cultures)and to promote peaceful coexistance. Among the objectives are to develop relations between various cultures in the region and different sectors of society belonging to ethnic and cultural groups, via artistic activities. Another objective of the association is to develop better understanding between different fields of art and to enhance interdisciplinary work.

Main Projects / Activities

Main projects of the association include :1- "PERA FEST", an annual festival of interdisciplinary art, located in the centre of İstanbul,Beyoğlu, which has a multicultural history;2- "ENCOUNTER OF EUROPEAN & ANATOLIAN CULTURES" a travelling arts festival realized in different cities of Anatolia, including Kayseri, Malatya, Gaziantep, Kahramanmaraş; 3-"FESTIVAL OF ISLANDS", another festival focused on multiculturalism, in the Prince Islands of Istanbul; 4-"DAYS OF EUROPEAN CULTURE" in cooperation with Şişli Municipality; 5- "GOLDEN ROUTES" a travelling project of İstanbul 2010 in the Black Sea, Mediterranean, SouthEast and Central European regions,aiming intercultural cooperation.

Contact (1) Full Name
Vecdi SAYAR
Head of the organisation
Vecdi SAYAR
Contact (2) Full Name
Özdem PETEK

Association for Social Change - Sosyal Değişim Derneği

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Istiklal Caddesi, Bekar Sokak, 16/3, 34435 Beyoglu, Istanbul
Istanbul/
Turkey

Telephone
+90-212-292 34 39
Fax
+90-212-292 34 39
E-Mail
bilgi@sosyaldegisim.org
E-Mail (2)
lewoxx@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
0534-394 64 77
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Heritage
  3. Human rights
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Media
  6. Research
General Information
The Association carries out advocacy work, launch campaigns, and conduct research, training, lobbying and similar activities in its priority themes of activity to fulfil its mission. Structure: Association has about 50 members. The association has chosen the issues such as discrimination and racism, hate crimes, climate change, water issues, equality for women, cultural heritage and support for disadvantaged groups as priority areas for its 2010-2013 work schedule. ASC currently carries out a project on hate crimes with the support of the Open Society Foundation and the Consulate of Netherlands in Istanbul. An another activity which encompasses of building a network on hate crimes and racial discrimination as well as establishing a monitoring centre on such issues is supported by the London based Global-Dialogue. Budgetary resources: Mostly grants and donations.
Mission and Objectives

The Association aims at creating a civil society that is democratic, respectful of human rights, mindful of cultural and ideological differences as a source of richness. To this end, the association shall carry out advocacy work, launch campaigns, and conduct research, training, lobbying and similar activities in its priority themes of activity to fulfil its mission.
1. The Association shall respect democracy, equality, participation and differences while conducting its activities,
2. The Association shall attach great importance to gender equality, not only in its own administration but also in its activities,
3. The Association is against all forms of violence and discrimination,
4. The Association respects all rights and liberties enshrined in international conventions,
5. The Association supports the use of art as an instrument in the pursuit of its mission, and strives to protect cultural heritage,
6. The Association adopts a participatory and pluralistic democracy understanding as a lifestyle,

Main Projects / Activities

• An international film festival against racism, ethnic discrimination and hate crimes
• An international festival for intercultural dialogue
• Campaign for a hate crimes legislation
• Monitoring Centre
• Network against hate crimes and racial discrimination
• Training seminars on hate crimes
• Regional and local media awareness action
• Monitoring of daily newspapers
• International conference on hate crimes and discrimination

Contact (1) Full Name
F. Levent Şensever
Head of the organisation
T. Cengiz Alğan

Association for Solidarity with Asylum Seekers and Migrants (ASAM)

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Birlik Mahallesi Katar Caddesi No:11
06610 Çankaya /Ankara
Turkey

Telephone
00903124275583
Fax
00903122126015
E-Mail
sgdd@sgdd.org.tr
E-Mail (2)
ibrahimkavlak@sgdd.org.tr
E-Mail (3)
info@sgdd-asam.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1995
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Human rights
  3. Research
  4. Youth and education
General Information

The Association for Solidarity with Asylum Seekers and Migrants (SGDD-ASAM) was established in 1995 in Ankara as an independent, impartial and non-profit association to assist refugees and asylum-seekers living in Turkey.

ASAM has been providing social and legal support for the refugees and asylum-seekers in reaching their rights and services; psychosocial support and organizing numerous courses and activities for the purposes of integrating them into social life since its establishment and currently continues its activities in more than 60 offices across more than 40 provinces in Turkey.

ASAM offers its services to all asylum-seeking and refugee groups regardless making any discrimination based on language, religion, race, gender, sexual orientation and political opinion.

ASAM also aims to assist refugees and asylum-seekers living outside Turkey with its experience for 25 years by opening their foreign representations in Athens and Brussels.

ASAM aspires to facilitate the access of refugees and asylum-seekers to their rights and services and to meet their basic needs by collaborating with the local authorities, the United Nations and other non-governmental organizations with its social workers, psychologists, health educators, interpreters, lawyers, peacebuilding officers, disability experts, language and skills instructors, volunteers and outreach teams.

Moreover, ASAM organizes meetings and conferences at the national and international levels in order to expand public awareness regarding refugees and asylum-seekers and to strengthen collaboration and communication between the non-governmental organizations operating in this field and public institutions and organizations.

ASAM is the first association in Turkey having the concept of ‘asylum-seeker’ in its official name!

Mission and Objectives

ASAM’s vision is to create a place where all asylum seekers and migrants can enjoy their fundamental rights and services and live in a harmony with the host community. ASAM strives for creating a safe place and ensuring well-being for asylum seekers and refugees.

ASAM’s mission is to;

  • Register newcomers in the system and follow-up their processes,
  • Provide access to fundamental rights and services,
  • Provide health, psycho-social and legal counselling,
  • Ensure protection,
  • Provide assistance (shelter, financial support, etc.) for the most vulnerable cases by mobilizing various resources,
  • Organize activities strengthening social harmony and public peace and aiming to raise public awareness,
  • Contribute to academic studies regarding the field of refugee and law,
  • Contribute to law-making procedures,
  • Inform civil society organizations and public institutions about statistical data, needs analysis and migration tendency,
  • Mobilize local and public resources for the benefit of asylum seekers and migrants.
Main Projects / Activities
  • Register newcomers in the system and follow-up their processes,
  • Provide access to fundamental rights and services,
  • Provide health, psycho-social and legal counselling,
  • Ensure protection,
  • Provide assistance (shelter, financial support, etc.) for the most vulnerable cases by mobilizing various resources,
  • Organize activities strengthening social harmony and public peace and aiming to raise public awareness,
  • Contribute to academic studies regarding the field of refugee and law,
  • Contribute to law-making procedures,
  • Inform civil society organizations and public institutions about statistical data, needs analysis and migration tendency,
  • Mobilize local and public resources for the benefit of asylum seekers and migrants.
Contact (1) Full Name
M. Fulya Kip Barnard
Head of the organisation
İbrahim Vurgun Kavlak
Contact (2) Full Name
M. Ibrahim Vurgun Kavlak
Job Title (2)
General Coordinator

Association for Supporting of Women Candidates

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Buyukdere Cad Cinar Apt No:95 K:6 D:23-24 Mecidiyekoy
Sisli
34394 Istanbul/
Turkey

Telephone
+902122732535
E-Mail
kader@ka-der.org.tr
E-Mail (2)
nuray.karaoglu@ka-der.org.tr
Mobile Phone
+905306150906
Mobile Phone (other)
+905306150907
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1997
Fields of Activity
  1. Gender
General Information
KA.DER is a women's organization which advocates equal representation of women and men in all fields of life. KA.DER sees equality between women and men in all elected and appointed decision making bodies, where decisions concerning the society and the individuals are made, as a matter of democracy. Women in Turkey have established their presence in different fields of social life. However, in top management positions and especially in politics, women are still too far away from being equally represented. KA.DER was established in March 1997 with a mission to eliminate inequality, to provide participation of all citizens in decisions, and to bring women's experience and resolution ability into social and political arenas. KA.DER strives to increase the representation rate of women in all decision making bodies, both elected and appointed.
Mission and Objectives

Considering the political arena's determinative feature on social life, KA.DER defines ensuring equal representation, primarily in politics, as its main objective. Equal representation ensured in the political field will pave the way for equality between women and men in all fields. KA.DER has 5 branches and 4 representations across the country. KA.DER head office is located in Istanbul.

Main Projects / Activities

WHAT DOES KA.DER DO?
To raise awareness on equality between women and men to counter male domination in social and political life.
To eliminate economic, social, cultural and legal obstacles which hinder women's participation in politics.
To have positive discrimination articles for women, in laws and party by-laws, to secure equal representation in decision making bodies.
To remove discriminatory statements directed at women from laws and regulations.
To have laws which secure women's rights and liberation.
To empower women in general, and to encourage them to use, defend and expand their rights.
To empower women and to render their visibility in political parties and encourage them to become candidates for local and general elections.
To carry out lobbying, advocacy, campaigning, organization, solidarity and training activities to strengthen cooperation and collaboration among women in political parties, and to have them, and the women's movement, act in cooperation on issues and policies concerning women.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

To recognize in all platforms and organize mutual projects/events/etc.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

To meet civil society organizations araound the world to strentghened women rights and increase woman representation in all decision-making points.

Additional Information
Contact (1) Full Name
NURAY KARAOGLU
Job Title
Chairwoman
Head of the organisation
Nuray Karaoglu
Contact (2) Full Name
Ayse Kasikirik
Job Title (2)
Projects Coordinator

Association for the Support of Social Research and Development

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Cumhuriyet Mah. Aldıkaçtı Sok. No:19
Trabzon/
Turkey

Telephone
00904623223621
Fax
00904623223621
E-Mail
mturkmen61@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
targed61@gmail.com
E-Mail (3)
didarakyuzlu@hotmail.com
Mobile Phone
00905055246369
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information
Association for The Support of Social Research and Development (TARGED) founded in 2008,is a non-profit,volunteer,independent and democratic organization which involves individuals from different parts of the society such as teachers,doctors,engineers,workers and housewieves. It is a modern information-based organisation where the need for social development is inevitable. Our vision is to support the active citizenship by adopting the understanding of Life Long Learning and by the forming information based society. Our mission is to support activities aimed at disseminating the understanding of life long learning and taking place in social life as active citizens. We have got 38 active members. Members of our association mostly consist of experienced teachers, besides the different professions like project experts, managers, engineers, doctors, young entrepreneurs. Our association provides adult learners’ training. It provides non – formal education to your members and local community. We also organize different types of courses for adults, such as: computer and languages courses. We also carry out studies and researches about life-long learning subject. TARGED encourages all persons and groups to progress and achieve better standards of living and education, and promotes the civic spirit of the Turkish citizens, the volunteering and work in the benefit of the community. All the members of the association aim at supporting the development of the local community by acting towards improving the situation of the vulnerable groups: youth, women, elderly people.
Mission and Objectives

Our vision is to contribute to forming Info-based society supporting the development of active Citizenship through the tools and philosophy of Lifelong Learning.

Main Projects / Activities

Basic Activity fields;
-courses for supporting formal and informal education
-improving the awareness of human rights and democracy with the society
-education opportunities for women,children and disadvantaged groups
-health issues,public health,mother and child health
-environmental problems,developing and environmental protection
-protecting cultural values and heritage
-dealing with social,cultural problems of young and adults
Projects;
TARGED has been carried out some national and European Projects such as Grundtvig LPP,Leonardo da Vinci,Youth and IPA projects.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Carry out the international projects

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We would like to prepare intercultural dialogue projects with European and Mediterranean countries.

Contact (1) Full Name
Didar AKYÜZLÜ
Head of the organisation
Muhammet TÜRKMEN
Contact (2) Full Name
Uğur ULUKAYA

ASSOCIATION OF ANKARA SEYMENS CLUB

National Network
Türkiye
Address

GAZI MUSTAFA KEMAL BULVARI NO:101/4 MALTEPE
Ankara/
Turkey

Telephone
00903122300343
E-Mail
ankaralisegmenler@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
omerfaruksari@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
00905069140606
Mobile Phone (other)
00905333478747
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information
Association of Ankara Seymen's Club is a non-profit organization established in 2007 to keep assets of Ankara culture, tradition and Seymen alive as well as developing them. On this occasion the association works focused on organizing activities to serve these purposes and extend the awareness on Ankara traditional folklore. The association has over 800 members (Seymens). The trainers of the association try to attract people to culture of Ankara province. The trainers are the volunteers, on this occasion training courses have given on Seymen Traditional Dance and musical instruments to learners are free of charge.
Mission and Objectives

The members of the association performs Seymen Traditional Dance formally at special days for Ankara as 13th October (proclaimintion of Ankara as the capital), 27th December (First Arrival of Ataturk to Ankara ,founder of Turkish Republic).
In order to realize the above mentioned aims, the association organizes training courses on dance and musical instruments and create Seymen Dance groups.

Main Projects / Activities

Association organizes "Ferfene Night" at least twice a year. Ferfene night is a kind of sira night and the participants will involve to the night by playing the music, dancing or listening. The dancers wear traditional Seymen clothes. Particularly, this year Ferfene nights is organized with the cooperation between Turkish Folk Music Band of State.

Contact (1) Full Name
MR. SERAFETTIN DEMIR
Contact (2) Full Name
MR. OMER FARUK SARI