Darussafaka Society

Darüssafaka Society was founded in 1863 with the aim of providing equality of opportunity in education to needy, talented children who had lost their fathers. Since then, it has maintained its presence with this mission of "equal opportunity in education".

Today, the 154-year old 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. Overall at Darüssafaka, there are approximately 1.000 students from all over Turkey.

On September 11, 2017, 120 new 5^th grade students, who qualified in the Darüssafaka entrance exam this year (held on May 28, 2017), began their education at the Darüssafaka Schools, on a full scholarship and full boarding status. 

A female student from Denizli, scored the highest in the Darüssafaka Entrance Exam. After the results has announced there was a lovely suprise for everbody. The triplet from Balikesir had pass our exam and started middle school. 

Darüssafaka works toward closing the achievement gap in Turkey by ensuring equal access to education. The Society is able to 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.

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Mehmet A. is a porter. He makes his living by carrying loans in Kandra, a small province in Turkey. People learnt his story through a donation he recently made to Darussafaka.

Mr. A could not finish middle school because he had to support his family. Since then he is working in Kandra, known as Brother Mehmet in the neighbourhood. When he donated his daily wage to Darussafaka we had the chance to listen his story. All of a sudden all the press had eyes on him and the whole public.

He told us that him and his crew of 5 porters decided to donate their daily wages to a non-profit organization every month.  He wanted to create a social value through his work that is why he started this ritual. Mr. A. has searched 12 NGOs on internet and every month they choose one foundation by lot. Since then they made donations to 5 institutions. 

Last May, as Darussfaka Society we have invited Mr. A to the school to say thank you. He was really enthusiastic about  to meet the students. By the time he walked in trough the door he started to play football with the children. He visited the classrooms and have talked to student and teachers.

Our Chairman Talha Camas has introduced him a certificate to show our greetings. Classy porter has mentioned that; Education is cruical. This donation goes to children who have lost one or both parents. I hope I will be an example for the people so that world will be a better place. 

Mr. A gives us hope to believe no matter economis circumstances are the good in people finds its way. It gives people to think about how it is easy to contribute to the society without thinking it is too little. 

Today, Darüssafaka creates a better future for needy, talented students with one or no parents. Inviting students at the age of ten, the Society provides full scholarship and boarding from a student’s fifth year through to the end of high school. Given an opportunity for a world-class education, students are able to embark on a new life as self confident, thinking, inquiring, and curious individuals who feel responsible for the community.

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