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VEFA VAKFI

Vefa Vakfi is a humanitarian organization based in Istanbul, Turkey, established in December 2013. Vefa works to improve the lives of the poor through economic empowerment (“Islamic solidarity financing”) and by providing support in the fields of education, health, people with special needs, women breadwinners, and relief.

Since 2013, Vefa has implemented more than 28 projects targeting refugees in Turkey and Lebanon, as well as vulnerable families in Indonesia and Palestine (Gaza Strip, West Bank, and Jerusalem).

Since its establishment in Istanbul in December 2013, Vefa
Vakfi has been dedicated to bringing hope and dignity to
vulnerable communities. Our mission goes beyond aid we
focus on empowerment through Islamic solidarity
financing, education, health, and support for women and
people with special needs.

Over the years, we have proudly implemented more than
28 humanitarian projects in Turkey, Lebanon, Indonesia,
and Palestine (Gaza, West Bank, and Jerusalem), striving
to create lasting change and build a future of compassion
and opportunity for those in need.

Since its establishment in Istanbul in December 2013, Vefa
Vakfi has been dedicated to bringing hope and dignity to
vulnerable communities. Our mission goes beyond aid we
focus on empowerment through Islamic solidarity
financing, education, health, and support for women and
people with special needs.

Over the years, we have proudly implemented more than
28 humanitarian projects in Turkey, Lebanon, Indonesia,
and Palestine (Gaza, West Bank, and Jerusalem), striving
to create lasting change and build a future of compassion
and opportunity for those in need.

FIELDS OF WORK

Relief

Emergency support for people in need

Scholarships

Supporting access to education

Microfinance

Supporting small livelihoods

Endowment Projects

Sustainable long-term support

Housing For The Poor

Safe homes for families in need

Women’s Empowerment

Supporting women to thrive

CORPORATE & INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

Vefa Vakfi operates as an implementing organization, working with international donors, institutions, and the private sector to deliver structured humanitarian impact.
We implement, document, and report humanitarian projects on behalf of our partners.

IMPLEMENTATION

Defined humanitarian projects delivered through experienced field teams.

REPORTING

Verified impact reporting with operational and financial documentation.

PARTNERSHIP

Project-based or long-term partnerships aligned with institutional and CSR objectives.

EXPLORE PARTNERSHIP

OUR VISION

To be a source of hope for all the poor
around the world, making a diference in
the lives of many and transforming their
lives for the better

OUR MISSION

To combat poverty and destitution, as well as all
their underlying causes, and to empower the
poor worldwide to gain a fair opportunity to
live in freedom and dignity.

OUR GOALS

Transform poor families from
dependency on external aid to
self-reliance and self-sufficiency.

Improve the housing of the poor to
ensure the minimum health
conditions for living and shelter.

Provide medical services to the poor
sufering from chronic diseases.

Provide relief to people affected by natural disasters, wars, and armed conflicts.

Empower women breadwinners to support their families when no provider is present.

Enable underprivileged students to complete university education through scholarships.

Supply tools, equipment, and
medical devices for persons with
disabilities.

Empower poor families to obtain
a fair opportunity to live with
dignity.

HOPE TERMINAL

is an intelligent interactive device designed for public fundraising. It
is placed in public locations such as airports, train stations, and
large commercial areas like malls and shopping centers.

This device plays a major role in encouraging people to donate small
amounts typically not exceeding five dollars to support a specific
idea or initiative in a highly engaging and inspiring way.

STUDENT EMPOWERMENT

The Student Empowerment Project is a charitable education initiative that supports outstanding students from low-income families by helping them complete their university education through scholarships and educational loans.

STUDENT EMPOWERMENT

The Student Empowerment Project is a charitable education initiative that supports outstanding students from low-income families by helping them complete their university education through scholarships and educational loans.

SYRIAN REFUGEE

The Syrian Refugee Relief Project in Turkey is a humanitarian initiative that provides essential daily necessities—such as cooking supplies, fuel, heating equipment, and hygiene products—to Syrian and Palestinian refugees in Turkey, addressing critical basic needs often overlooked by other relief efforts.

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

STATISTICS

Number of Beneficiaries

Institutional Training

Reconstruction Projects

Individual Training

Educational Scholarships

Small Projects and Empowerment

Integrated Women’s Center

Patient Treatment

CONTACT US

VEFA believes that any place where it can serve the community and finds an opportunity to do so is a place where it can offer its services to the groups and achieve the goals it works for. It carries out its activities through its own team, or through supervision and collaboration with its partners, NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations), in the regions and countries where it operates.

To date, VEFA has organized events, activities, and visits across four continents: the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa.

VEFA focuses its activities on the following sectors:
Women’s Empowerment
Family and Children
Serving and Assisting Refugees
Education

VEFA began its activities in Turkey in 2013. From the outset, it collaborated with leading civil society organizations both within and outside Turkey, as well as with numerous civil society organizations in various countries.

At VEFA, a team of professionals works to supervise and implement events and manage relationships with various partners. In addition, VEFA has a team of volunteers of different ages who follow up and implement VEFA’s various activities and events so that the community can serve each other.

CALL US

+90 212 236 36 55

EMAIL US

info@vefavakf.org.tr

WEBSITE

www.vefavakf.org.tr

ADDRESS

 Meşrutiyet Mah.Halaskargazi Cad.No: 94 Maya Apt. Kat :3 D:7 ŞİŞLİ İSTANBUL