Turkmeneli Cooperation and Culture Foundation
FocusEducational, Cultural, Social initiatives
Region served
Iraq, Turkey
Websitehttps://www.turkmenelivakfi.org/

The Turkmeneli Cooperation and Culture Foundation is a non-governmental organization that supports the Turkmen community in Iraq and Turkey, focusing on educational, cultural, and social initiatives.

Affiliations and Partnerships

The Turkmeneli Cooperation and Culture Foundation collaborates with various organizations to further its educational, cultural, and social initiatives. One such partnership is with the Avrasya İncelemeleri Merkezi/Center for Eurasian Studies (AVİM), established in Ankara, Turkey, in 2009. AVİM conducts research on topics relevant to Turkey in the Caucasus, the Balkans, Eastern Europe, and Asia, focusing particularly on Russia, the Turkic Republics, and Iraq, among other countries. The center's activities include publishing research in various formats, organizing conferences, and providing educational services. AVİM's engagement extends to issues within the European Union Organization and its member countries.[1][2][3]

History and Background

The Foundation was established to support the Turkmen community, particularly in Iraq. The Turkmen community has faced a range of challenges in Iraq, including political, security, and human rights issues.[4]

Activities and Programs

Education

The Foundation supports education initiatives, such as Turkish-language education in Iraq. The enrollment in these schools, including from non-Turkmen families, has increased.[5]

Cultural and Social Activities

The Foundation is involved in cultural and social activities that aim to support and preserve Turkmen heritage and identity.[6]

International Collaboration

The Foundation engages in international collaborations, focusing on cultural exchange and the promotion of Turkic history and values.[7]

Impact and Outreach

The Foundation's activities have an impact on various aspects of Turkmen life in Iraq. It advocates for rights and aims to enhance political representation.

References

  1. ↑ "About AVİM - Avrasya İncelemeleri Merkezi".
  2. ↑ "About Us - Turkmeneli Cooperation and Culture Foundation".
  3. ↑ "Symposium on Turkish-Armenian Relations Organized". Anadolu Agency.
  4. ↑ "Turkish Language and Literature Programs Workshop Completed".
  5. ↑ "Renewal of Turkmeneli Foundation's Website on its 25th Anniversary".
  6. ↑ "Turkmeneli Cooperation and Culture Foundation Activities".
  7. ↑ "ASBU, SAUAM, YTB, and Turkmeneli Foundation New Education Program Meeting".


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