Fields of activity

Yücel Cultural Foundation

Established in 1969, Yücel Cultural Foundation carries out activities supporting young people’s education, culture, arts and personal development.

This page provides an overview of the Foundation’s principal activities, ranging from scholarship programmes and cultural initiatives to international youth projects and social projects.

Scholarships and educational support

Yücel Cultural Foundation supports young people studying in Türkiye and abroad through a range of scholarship programmes.

Culture and arts

The Foundation organises programmes, events and various activities to bring young people together with culture and the arts.

Non-formal education

It organises seminars, workshops and training sessions to support young people’s development outside formal education.

European volunteering programmes

As an organisation accredited by the European Union, the Foundation organises volunteering and exchange programmes for young people.

Social projects

It develops social projects and implements them in cooperation with partners in Türkiye and abroad.

International cooperation

The Foundation establishes partnerships in international projects and participates in youth initiatives to strengthen young people’s engagement with the wider world.

Internships and development opportunities

It offers internship and development opportunities to help young people gain experience and improve their skills.

Village library

In 2019, Yücel Cultural Foundation established the first officially recognised village library in Anatolia.

Supporting young people in multiple areas

The activities of Yücel Cultural Foundation are not limited to financial support for education. The Foundation carries out initiatives that help young people engage with culture and the arts, acquire new skills, interact with different communities and take active responsibility in social projects.

Through its work in education, culture, arts, volunteering, international mobility and personal development, the Foundation aims to help young people discover their potential.