Who Are We?
Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture (IIKV)
The Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture (IIKV) is a foundation established in Istanbul in 1979 for the public benefit. At IIKV, we work to address the global problem of being deprived of peace and security. The desire for peace at different levels—as an individual within oneself, socially with others, politically with other nations, and environmentally with the rest of existence—is a common human quality.
Many organisations around the world work towards a safer world through education in both the material sciences and moral values. As an active member of these international organisations, IIKV supports the establishment of sustainable cooperation among people of different religions, cultures, and traditions through the common values they share.
In line with the objectives outlined above, IIKV conducts academic, social, and cultural activities, including:
• International conferences / symposia / workshops on global problems and their solutions, bringing together scholars from different nations and cultures
• National symposia held at various universities in Türkiye and the publication of their proceedings
• Academic workshops that bring together postgraduate students and leading academics
• Book publications through reputable publishing companies
• Academic journals and translations.
• Study trips to Istanbul and other Turkish cities, as well as special workshops.
• National and international exhibitions on specific themes. A permanent exhibition is housed in the historic Rüstem Paşa Madrasa.
• We provide financial support, within the limits of our resources, for academic research on relevant subjects and undergraduate students, and we are always seeking to establish new collaborations with international organisations.
The Istanbul Civilisation Institute, established within our Foundation, conducts educational and advisory activities for the global development and restructuring of education systems, particularly in the Middle East, the Balkans, Africa, Europe, and the Turkic Republics. In addition, with the support of leading academics from various parts of the world with whom it works, it conducts education-focused research for individuals and educational institutions on potential educational investment opportunities in the region, and publishes reports and analyses for decision-makers. In this regard, İME focuses on developing curricula, as well as teacher training, family and child education, student clubs, vocational education, religious education, art and cultural heritage, and the development of educational policies relating to these areas; it also carries out projects and initiatives to this end.
The 5D Thinking Model, implemented within our Foundation for teachers, school principals, educators, and school owners from many countries around the world, is based on the belief that ideology-independent science and the original Divine messages do not contradict one another, since both come from the same source.
We provide financial support for academic research on relevant subjects and for university students with limited resources. Further information about our activities is available on our website.
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Yours sincerely,
Said YÜCE
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
