Darussafaka Society

As the first NGO in the country, providing quality education to the talented children who have lost one of their parents and have limited financial resources, Darussafaka Society participated in the 41st Istanbul Marathon. This was the fifth time for us to run in a fundraising marathon. 

On 3rd of November, including donors, students, teachers, graduates, volunters and stuff of the fundraising and communication units, we met early in the morning to walk/run with the mission of "equal opportunity in education".

The total goal of marathon campaign/charity walk was to support the yearly education expenses of 122 students who study at Darussafaka Schools and we reached our goal, thanks to our supporters. 

Between 21 October - 18 November, every voulunteer invited their friends and relatives to support Darussafaka Society by making donations in their names. 

With this hard work of 995 runners and their supporters, we have received a donation of 2.167.795 TL! Darussafaka broke a record in the 41st Istanbul Marathon.

The running team of Darussafaka High School also run 15 km for their brothers and sisters raised 17.385 TL.

We have crossed the Bosporus Bridge with the feeling of unity, shouting out for a bright future of the students in Darussafaka High School. 

Thank you!

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Darussafaka Society

Today, the 156-year old Darussafaka Society creates a better future for high-potential students who lost one or both parents and are from financially disadvantaged communities. 

At its school, the Society provides high-quality formal education to eligible students, starting at fifth grade through to the end of high school.

For the 2019-2020 education period there will be 925 students from 74 provinces of Turkey, will study at Darussafaka. Every year, fourth grade students who lost one or both parents apply the Darussafaka Entrance Exam and this year the exam hold on May 26, 2019 and 1.984 students have applied for the exam.

In May 2019, 122 students successfully passed the exam and have the right to begin their education at the Darussafaka Schools in September 2019, on a full scholarship and full boarding status. 

Darüssafaka works toward closing the achievement gap in Turkey by ensuring equal access to education. The Society can achieve this goal by offering full scholarships to all students who are admitted to its schools, thanks to the unwavering support of its donors. Darüssafaka Society receives no state funding. In addition to all educational expenditures, student’s daily needs such as clothing, accommodation, food, and health services are all covered by donations to the Society. Darüssafaka also supports its graduates by providing scholarships for their university education.

Each student at Darüssafaka is a member of one of the most extensive and connected families in Turkey. The sense of fraternity, and the support that comes with it, remain with our students throughout both their personal and professional lives.

Thank you once again for making these accomplishments possible and sharing in our mission to create "equal opportunity in education” in Turkey.

Links:

• https://www.darussafaka.org/haberler/2019-darussafaka-giris-sinavi-sonuclari