The Darüşşafaka Society provides quality education for disadvantaged children in Türkiye
This institution provides equal educational opportunities for boys and girls from economically disadvantaged backgrounds
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The Darüşşafaka Society, one of Türkiye’s first non-governmental organizations in the field of education, provides high-quality education to talented children facing economic hardship who have lost one or both parents.
Since 1863, the Society’s mission has been to provide “Equal Opportunities in Education” by supporting thousands of children so that they can attend Darüşşafaka Schools, and awarding scholarships for higher education.
Today, more than 1,000 students, selected from across Türkiye by means of an entrance exam, have the opportunity to receive an equal education at Darüşşafaka Schools in Maslak, Istanbul.
There, the students benefit from a high-quality education that prioritizes language learning, builds confidence, and develops lifelong learning skills.
The Darüşşafaka Society makes all this possible thanks to the support of individual and corporate donors, as well as contributions from its partners across a range of projects. Fundación MAPFRE has worked alongside this institution for decades, promoting English-language education among its students and enabling them to broaden their horizons and expand their future career opportunities.