EducationVan, Muş, Bitlis
Libraries for Village Schools
We are setting up 300-book classroom libraries, complete with shelves, in 60 village schools in Eastern Anatolia.
Raised312.400 TL%69Goal450.000 TL
What do we do?
View AllOur Fields of Work
In six main fields, we reach people in need with respect for their dignity and in full transparency.
Education SupportWith scholarships, stationery and books, we stand by children and young people on their educational journey.Food and Social AidWe deliver regular food parcels, hot meals and basic needs support to families in need.Health and CareWe provide home care, medicine and medical equipment support to elderly, disabled and chronically ill people.Disaster and ShelterWith emergency relief in disaster areas and fuel and shelter support in winter, we are by your side in…Environment and NatureWith memorial forests, tree planting and environmental awareness events, we leave a liveable world for future…Women and ChildrenWe run workshops and support programmes for women's economic empowerment and for children to grow up in a…
Campaigns awaiting support
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Education
Social AidIstanbul, Ankara, Erzurum
Winter Aid Campaign
On cold winter days, we deliver fuel, coats, boots and blankets to 1,500 families.
Raised247.900 TL%41Goal600.000 TL
Social AidNationwide
A Parcel for Every Table
We deliver parcels that meet a family's basic food needs for one month.
Raised684.300 TL%76Goal900.000 TL
Our impact
Our Impact in Numbers
The lives we have touched together with our donors and volunteers since 2012.
- 12.500+ Families reached
- 4.800+ Students supported in education
- 1.250 Active volunteers
- 36 Completed projects
14years of kindness
Who are we?
Building bridges of kindness for 14 years
Umut Köprüsü Association was founded in 2012 by a group of volunteers who wanted to reach families in need in their neighbourhoods. Today we work across a wide range of fields, from education to health and from food to the environment, with thousands of donors and volunteers.
We share how every donation is spent through our activity reports and open our accounts to independent audit every year.
- Independently audited accounts
- Activity report published every year
- 1,250+ active volunteers
- Delivery notification for donors
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Ziraat BankasıBeyoğlu Branch
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Account holderUmut Köprüsü Derneği
TR32 0001 0012 3456 7890 1234 56
VakıfbankTaksim Branch
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Account holderUmut Köprüsü Derneği
TR68 0001 5001 5800 7301 2345 67
Agenda
All eventsUpcoming Events
From tree planting to charity bazaars, from training sessions to gatherings; join our events.
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24October2026
Volunteer Orientation Training
A one-day programme for our new volunteers covering the association's work, field rules and basic first aid training.
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08November2026
Memorial Forest Tree Planting Festival
Together with our volunteers and their families, we are planting the saplings of our Memorial Forest campaign.
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22November2026
Winter Aid Charity Bazaar
A charity bazaar selling handmade products from our women's workshops and homemade treats; all proceeds go to the Winter Aid…
News from us
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Our volunteer family has reached 1,250 people
340 new volunteers joined us in the first nine months of the year; our volunteer family has reached 1,250 people.
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Our ordinary general assembly has been held
Our association's ordinary general assembly was held with the participation of our members; the activity and audit…
An intergenerational gathering: grandchildren and grandparents at the same table
Unforgettable moments were shared at the gathering where we brought the elderly in our home care programme together…
Our scholarship students met at summer camp
Students in our Scholarships for the Future programme came together at a three-day career and leadership camp.
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From education to event organisation, from the field to digital; there is surely a volunteering opportunity that matches your interests.
Management
View AllBoard of Directors
The members of our board of directors, who manage our association on a voluntary basis.
Kemal Arslan
Chairman of the BoardRetired teacher. One of the founders of the association in 2012, he pioneered the establishment of its education programmes.
Zeynep Aydın
Vice ChairSocial worker. She coordinates the social aid and home care programmes.
Murat Demirtaş
Secretary GeneralLawyer. Responsible for regulatory compliance, the general assembly and institutional relations.
Elif Karaca
TreasurerCertified accountant. She manages the recording of donations and the independent audit process.