In progress
New-Term High School Scholarships: 40 Students
Ten months of 3,500 TRY monthly scholarships for 40 high school students.
Raised910,000 ₺%65Target1,400,000 ₺
Education and solidarity for every child since 2009
Solidarity that starts with education changes lives
From a student's monthly scholarship to a village water well, from winter food parcels to a rural school laboratory, every donation reaches its goal and is reported to the last lira. Pick a project today and follow its progress with us.
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- 2009
- Founded
- 7.480+
- Scholarship students
- 96
- Water wells opened
- 186.000+
- Food parcels delivered
Who we are
A transparent, audited foundation that works in the field
The Işıkevi Education and Solidarity Foundation is a public-benefit foundation set up in Ankara in 2009 by teachers and business people. In 17 years we have given scholarships to 7,480 students, opened wells in 96 villages and delivered food support to more than 186,000 families. More than 86% of every donation goes directly to programmes.
- An independent audit report is published every year
- An e-receipt and field report for every donation
- 3,800 active volunteers and 5 representation offices
Active campaigns
Let's reach the goal together
The target, amount raised and progress percentage of each campaign are published live. Choose a project, see exactly which items your donation will cover and follow its impact.
In progress
Tahoua Village Water Well
A borehole in Niger's Tahoua region that will give clean water to 600 people.
Raised156,000 ₺%80Target195,000 ₺
In progress
Winter Food Parcel 2026
A 1,250 TRY monthly food parcel for 600 families; 390 parcels already funded.
Raised487,500 ₺%65Target750,000 ₺
Our programmes
Support that leaves a lasting mark
Monthly scholarship and mentoring until graduation
Scholarship Programme
Ten months of monthly scholarship for high school and university students: 3,500 TRY for high school, 6,000 TRY for…
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Laboratories, libraries and stationery for village schools
School and Dormitory Support
Science laboratories, libraries and stationery sets for rural schools, and beds, stoves and heating for dormitories.
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Monthly food parcels for families
Food and Basic Needs
A 1,250 TRY parcel meets a family's staple food needs for a month; deliveries peak in Ramadan and winter.
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One well gives 600 people clean water
Water Wells and Infrastructure
A full well costs 195,000 TRY, a share 2,000 TRY; drilling, hand pump and a water users' committee included.
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A volunteer guide network for scholarship students
Mentoring and Careers
A volunteer mentor for every scholar, internship and job placement, language and coding workshops.
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The first 72 hours after earthquakes, floods and fires
Disaster and Emergency Relief
Food, blankets, hygiene packs and children's workshops in disaster zones; temporary classrooms to restart education.
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What does your donation change? Calculate it
Choose your donation amount and frequency to instantly see how many months of a high school scholarship, how many food parcels and what share of a water well it covers.
Ways to give
One gift, one life
A scholarship, a well, a food parcel or a free amount — choose, pay securely and get your e-receipt instantly.
High School Scholarship – 1 Month
One student's monthly scholarship
3,500 ₺
+ VAT · One month of high school scholarship
- One student's 3,500 TRY monthly scholarship
- Mentor and stationery support included
- End-of-term summary report
University Scholarship – 1 Month
One student's monthly scholarship
6,000 ₺
+ VAT · One month of university scholarship
- One student's 6,000 TRY monthly scholarship
- Contribution to housing support
- Access to the alumni network
Water Well Share
About 1% of a well
2,000 ₺
+ VAT · Per share
- Full well 195,000 TRY, share 2,000 TRY
- Opening report with GPS coordinates
- 5-year maintenance guarantee
Food Parcel
A family's food for a month
1,250 ₺
+ VAT · Per parcel
- Flour, rice, bulgur, pasta and pulses
- 5 L oil, sugar, tea and tomato paste
- Dignified delivery without photographs
Stationery Set
A student's annual stationery
650 ₺
+ VAT · Per set
- Bag, 10 notebooks and a pencil case
- Paints and a ruler set
- Handover record signed by the head teacher
Free Amount
Any amount, any area
suggested 500 ₺ You can donate any amount you like
- Any amount you like
- To the general pool or a campaign of your choice
- E-receipt and tax relief document
Transparent process
How does your gift travel?
- 01
Choose a project
Support the area you prefer with a scholarship, a well, a food parcel or a free amount.
- 02
Pay securely
One-off or monthly giving by card, bank transfer or EFT.
- 03
Receive your e-receipt
Your receipt is emailed and can be verified on our site with the receipt number.
- 04
See the impact
Follow the project's progress live and receive an illustrated report on completion.
Calendar
Events and gatherings
6NovVolunteeringVolunteer Orientation DayA one-day meet-up of introduction, training and task matching for new volunteers.- 11NovVolunteeringWinter Food Parcel Packing Day 09:00 · Ankara Solidarity Warehouse
- 18NovFestivalBook Piggy-Bank Festival 11:00 · Karşıyaka Seafront Park
- 1DecFundraising NightLight Night: Annual Fundraising Dinner 19:30 · Kavaklıdere Ballroom
- 13DecScholar EventScholars' Gathering 10:00 · Kadıköy Cultural Centre
What people say
Scholars and donors speak
I have given every month for four years. What I trust most is the audit summary that arrives each year and the photographs from a well opening. Knowing where my money goes gives me peace of mind.
I received a scholarship through high school and university. Besides the money, my mentor believing in me mattered. Today I mentor two scholars myself.
After the library was installed the children's reading time doubled. The foundation team visited twice and truly acted on our needs list.
I join the parcel-packing days. Volunteer work is well organised; I arrive knowing what to do, and nobody's dignity is compromised.
As a company we made our stationery donation through the foundation. The handover records and the head-teacher-signed report gave confidence even to our employees.
Transparency
Activity and audit reports
Every year we publish our independently audited accounts and activity reports for everyone.
Photo archive
Moments from the field
News
News and stories
Transparency
Where Does Your Donation Go? The 2025 Income and Expenditure Breakdown
In 2025, 86.2% of 62.4 million TRY in donations went straight to programmes. Here is the item-by-item…
Read MoreGuides
Scholarship Application Guide: Step by Step and Common Mistakes
Eligibility, required documents, scoring and the interview stage: how to apply for an Işıkevi scholarship.
Read MoreField News
How Is a Water Well Opened? Ninety Days from Drilling to Opening
From the geological survey to the water users' committee: the stages, cost and maintenance guarantee of a…
Read MoreOur supporters
The partners of this solidarity
- Sevgül Gıda Sanayi
- Dalgıç Su Teknolojileri
- Ege Tahıl Kooperatifi
- Pusula Yayıncılık
- Mimoza Kırtasiye
- Tunç Tekstil
- Kuzeyyıldızı Eğitim Kurumları
- Çınarlı Lojistik
Light up a child's tomorrow today
A regular donation of 500 TRY a month covers a student's annual stationery and transport costs. Be part of this solidarity.