Cooperation desire lies in human nature. Every society gets involved in cooperation according to the social structure of the present times. The foundation is the ideal structure for organized cooperation.

Anadolu Foundation was founded in 1979 in accordance with the objectives of Anadolu Group founders and Honorary Chairmen, Kamil Yazýcý and Ýzzet Özilhan, to contribute to Anatolian people in the areas of education and health. Anadolu Foundation aims to contribute to social development in the areas of education and health and to create differences so that the life quality increase, acts according to its vision to be a ‘Center of Excellence’ which is institutionalized in social investment thanks to innovative and pioneer applications with powerful social influence.

Anadolu Foundation gave scholarships to 26.000 students in education in 81 cities of Turkey, since 37 years. With mentorship program, the Foundation aims to support the professional development of the young people and let them experience the intergenerational learning. This experience helps young people to lead their personal and professional development. They may find the support they need to define their objectives and they learn from the mentors’ experiences while they are in search of the information, experience, and resources. They find the opportunity to determine their strengths and development areas thanks to the use of personality inventory. Our foundation makes efforts to support young people, as we believe that new ideas and new projects would add great value to the society and to ensure that young people learn from the experiences of the professionals because we trust that information will be magnified when we share it.

Anadolu Foundation realized many successful social development projects with sustainable methods and strategic approach. The projects “Young Social Entrepreneurs”, “Growing Istanbul’s Women Creating Value” beyond being the projects realized with the donation from Istanbul Development Agency, they constitute an emphasis on the potential of social entrepreneurship and the competency of project development.

“Young Social Entrepreneurs”, “My Precious Teacher” projects guide teachers and students to develop sustainable solutions to social problems with entrepreneurial identity. Effective communication, social competency, governance and modern leadership are the supportive themes in addition to the main theme.

Anadolu Foundation adopts the strategy of getting advantage from international experiences while sharing its experiences with the sector. Our Foundation is the member of TÜSEV (Third Sector Foundation of Turkey) in Turkey and European Foundation Center (EFC) and European Venture Philanthropy Association (EVPA) in Europe.

Anadolu Medical Center, founded with the cooperation of John Hopkins Medicine, continues to operate for last 11 years, being the biggest social investment of Anadolu Foundation. Anadolu Foundation provided free of charge health services in terms of social responsibility as 105.463 patients examinations, 8.548 surgeries and 23.868 days of hospitalization services, since its foundation until July 2016. Doctors in Anadolu Medical Center examined 3.366 children in the scope of “Healthy Children, Happy Tomorrows Project”.

Anadolu Foundation’s efforts to organize the events and projects, to inaugurate institutions, to give scholarships and to support individuals are the expression of its belief in a better country, better World, and better tomorrows.