About Us

We have formed FRIENDS OF ANATOLIA in order to contribute to peace and democracy by providing support for the education system and for nonprofit organizations in Turkey. We also aim to create a mutual understanding among people of different backgrounds by using Anatolian culture and tourism as a unifying tool.

The most important component of democracy is civil participation, which requires awareness and a means of involvement. We believe this process starts with a good education and grows with well-functioning nonprofit organizations.

Peace can be achieved by mutual understanding and respect for differences, which in turn are fostered through cultural exchange.

Thus, our vision and mission are as follows:

Our vision is to contribute to peace and democracy by encouraging the growth of Turkish civil society.

Our mission is to strengthen community participation by supporting education, promoting volunteerism and philanthropy, and fostering cultural exchange.

Read more about our programs & activities and our values.

Friends of Anatolia is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

The organization was incorporated on June 16, 2004, and its Bylaws were certified by the Board of Directors on October 14, 2004.

Friends of Anatolia obtained its charitable status on December 7, 2004 from the Internal Revenue Service.

VISION

To contribute to peace and democracy by encouraging the growth of Turkish civil society.

MISSION

To strengthen community participation by supporting education, promoting volunteerism and philanthropy, and fostering cultural exchange.

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Friends of Anatolia is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization

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