About Us

Charity and Solidarity Foundation, together with socially and economically disadvantaged groups  supporting people damaged by natural disasters, wars and other social disasters; was established to provide services in Turkey in accordance with the provisions of the Turkish Civil Code dated 4121 21.08.1970, with the aim of reducing poverty and creating decent living spaces. In 2015, it gained a legal identity with the name of "Fraternity and Humanity is Essential for Society Foundation", and in 2017 it was named "Charity and Solidarity Foundation" and has been operating as an Istanbul-based non-governmental organization with the status of a foundation until today. 'Charity and Solidarity Foundation', in short, 'Sevkar Foundation'; it is known internationally as the 'Charity and Solidarity Foundation'. 

 

Since 2015, the Foundation has provided direct support in meeting the urgent humanitarian needs of refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants, in the fields of health, education and social cohesion; also provided services in Istanbul and Hatay regarding access to legal consultancy and protection mechanisms for the same groups. 

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Charity and Solidarity Foundation has a 24-member board of trustees composed of volunteer benefactors, a board of directors of 5 people, and a supervisory board of 3 people. Since its establishment, it has been continuing its activities uninterruptedly with the spirit of love and solidarity in partnership with the board of trustees, the board of directors and the team carrying out the works.