İGEDER İstanbul Gönüllü Eğitimciler Derneği

What İGEDER İstanbul Gönüllü Eğitimciler Derneği does

İGEDER (İstanbul Gönüllü Eğitimciler Derneği) is a Turkish non-profit civil society organization (dernek) founded in 2006 by volunteer teachers and headquartered in Üsküdar, Istanbul. The organization delivers teacher professional development across Turkey's 81 provinces, operating through three integrated digital platforms — igeder.org.tr (institutional site), portal.igeder.org.tr (training registration portal), and igederakademi.com (free e-learning platform) — supported by a network of trained volunteer formatör (trainer) educators. Its core program portfolio includes the Öğretmen Akademi (flagship in-service training under MEB protocol covering 15 fields and ~30 certificate types), Yönetici Akademi (school administrator leadership), Geleceğin Öğretmeni Akademisi (pre-service teachers), the Bir Din Bir religious-education gamification project (50 games for grades 4-8), the Öğretmen Kampı residential camp, MEGEP summer school program, and Formatör Yetiştirme Programı (trainer-of-trainers pipeline).

The organization's go-to-market is event-driven and community-led, relying on workshops, summits, symposia, congresses, camps, and cultural tours delivered through volunteer trainers and cascade-promoted via the Ministry of National Education's provincial directorates. İGEDER has reached an estimated 150,000+ teachers cumulatively since 2006. Revenue derives from a mix of fee-based institutional training contracts, a 300 TL candidate-trainer fee, project-based grants from government bodies (Ministry of Interior Directorate of Associations, Ministry of Youth and Sports, YTB, TİKA, EU Education and Youth Programs Center, Yunus Emre Institute), and referral-based cultural tour revenue routed through a contracted travel agency (Hünkar Turizm). The majority of programs are free to participating teachers. Strategic partnerships span the Ministry of National Education (Hizmetiçi Eğitim protocol), General Directorate of Religious Education, multiple universities (İstanbul Sabahattin Zaim, İstanbul Medeniyet, İbn Haldun), municipal governments, and international agencies. Financial figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

İGEDER İstanbul Gönüllü Eğitimciler Derneği

Legal name

İGEDER İstanbul Gönüllü Eğitimciler Derneği

Website

https://igeder.org.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

İGEDER is a Turkish non-profit civil society organization founded in 2006 that delivers teacher professional development across Turkey's 81 provinces through volunteer-led workshops, certified academies, online platforms, and government partnerships, having reached over 150,000 teachers cumulatively.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Teacher Professional Development and Education NGO Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Teacher Professional Development & In-Service Training Institutes (EDAHAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Training Delivery Providers (In-Person, Virtual, Train-the-Trainer) (BPACANAM)

Keywords

• Teacher professional development
• In-service teacher training
• Education NGO services
• Trainer certification programs
• Educational workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

İstanbul (Üsküdar)

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Professional Development Services for Institutions: İGEDER provides fee-based professional development programs and workshop packages to educational institutions and schools upon request ('Kurumunuz İçin Eğitim Talebi'). Programs are customized to institutional needs.
2. Formatör Candidate Training Fee: A one-time fee of 300 TL is collected from candidate trainers (aday formatörler) for the three-stage Formatör Yetiştirme Programı (Trainer Development Program).
3. Cultural and Educational Tours: Cultural tours to destinations including Uzbekistan, Jerusalem/Palestine, Balkans, Britain, Central Europe, Spain/Andalusia, and cruise programs are organized on a cost-recovery basis (non-profit) through partnered travel agencies. Participants pay tour fees directly to the travel agency.
4. Free Teacher Training Programs (Core Offering): The majority of İGEDER's teacher training programs — including the Öğretmen Akademi, Yönetici Akademi, workshops, and online trainings — are provided free of charge, funded through institutional partnerships and project grants.
5. Project Grants and Institutional Funding: İGEDER secures project-based funding from government institutions including the Ministry of Interior's Directorate of Associations, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Presidency of Turks Abroad (YTB), TİKA, EU Education and Youth Programs Center, and Yunus Emre Institute. These fund specific project activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

İGEDER İstanbul Gönüllü Eğitimciler Derneği is a Turkish civil society organization that provides volunteer-led teacher training, professional development, and educational support programs. It operates multiple academies (Öğretmen Akademi, Geleceğin Öğretmeni Akademisi, Yönetici Akademi, Bir Din Bir), nationwide teacher camps and summer schools, and a formatör (trainer) certification program delivered through an online learning platform and on-site workshops in cooperation with the Ministry of National Education.

Product overview

İGEDER operates as an educational NGO offering a portfolio of teacher professional development programs, not a single software product. The portfolio includes: (1) Öğretmen Akademi — the flagship in-service teacher training program delivered under MEB protocol across 45 provinces; (2) Geleceğin Öğretmeni Akademisi — a pre-service teacher academy for university students; (3) Yönetici Akademi — leadership training for school administrators in five domains; (4) Bir Din Bir — a gamified Religious Culture and Moral Knowledge learning project for grades 4–8 with 50 games; (5) İGEDER Akademi — an e-learning portal for online professional development; (6) Öğretmen Kampı — a residential teacher camp; (7) İGEDER Yaz Okulları MEGEP — summer vocational development for summer school educators; (8) ÖğRETMEN+ Eğiticinin Eğitimi Programı — a comprehensive four-month educator development program; (9) Formatör Yetiştirme Programı — a three-stage trainer-of-trainers program; (10) Kültürel Faaliyetler — international cultural and educational tours; and (11) Eğitim Stratejileri — symposia, congresses, and projects. All programs are coordinated through a web portal and e-akademi platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• İGEDER Öğretmen Akademi: Teacher training program conducted under the protocol with Ministry of National Education, offering workshops in 15 different areas
• Geleceğin Öğretmeni Akademisi
• Yönetici Akademi
• Bir Din Bir
• İGEDER Akademi
• 5G Eğitim Atölyeleri

Products and services

• Öğretmen Akademi (Teacher Academy) In-service professional development program for teachers in Turkey, delivering workshops, seminars, and training content on pedagogy, classroom management, and subject-matter teaching methods.
• Geleceğin Öğretmeni Akademisi (Future Teacher Academy) Pre-service teacher preparation program for university education students, providing mentorship, classroom observation, and pathway programs into the teaching profession.
• Yönetici Akademi (Principal/Administrator Academy) Leadership and management training academy for school administrators, principals, and vice-principals seeking professional development in educational leadership.
• Bir Din Bir Educational culture and ethics program for teachers and students, featuring an online library of educational games and resource content accessible via birdinbir.igeder.org.tr.
• Formatör Yetiştirme Programı (Formatör Certification Program) Structured certification program that trains volunteer teachers to become İGEDER formatörs (certified trainers), teaching delivery methodology, content depth, and brand standards.
• Öğretmen Kampı (Teacher Camp) National residential teacher camp program offering intensive multi-day training, workshops, and networking for teachers from across Turkey.
• İGEDER Yaz Okulları MEGEP (Summer Schools) Summer school programs delivered under the MEGEP (Mesleki Eğitim Geliştirme Programı) framework in cooperation with the Ministry of National Education, providing intensive training during school holidays.
• ÖĞRETMEN+ Eğiticinin Eğitimi Programı Train-the-trainer program under the ÖĞRETMEN+ brand that equips educators with instructional design and delivery skills for institutional training engagements.
• İGEDER Akademi (E-Learning Platform) Online e-learning platform at igederakademi.com that delivers İGEDER's training content digitally, extending the association's reach beyond in-person workshops.
• Kültürel Faaliyetler (Cultural Activities) Cultural tours and educational travel programs for teachers, operated in partnership with Hünkar Turizm, providing domestic and international cultural experiences as part of teacher welfare and engagement.
• Eğitim Stratejileri (Education Strategies) National education strategy programs including congresses, summits, and policy-oriented events delivered in cooperation with the Ministry of National Education and other public partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reached over 150,000 teachers since 2006
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Ministry of National Education — Directorate of Teacher Training and Development (MEB Öğretmen Yetiştirme ve Geliştirme Genel Müdürlüğü)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006İGEDER operates under an official 'Hizmetiçi Eğitim' (in-service training) protocol with the Ministry's Directorate of Teacher Training and Development. This partnership provides institutional legitimacy and enables İGEDER to deliver MEB-certified professional development programs to serving teachers across Turkey. It is the foundational framework for the Öğretmen Akademi program.
• General Directorate of Religious Education (Din Öğretimi Genel Müdürlüğü)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner directorate within the Ministry of National Education, collaborating on religious education programs including the Bir Din Bir project and Din Eğitimi Zirvesi events.
• İstanbul Sabahattin Zaim University (İstanbul Sabahattin Zai̇m Üni̇versi̇tesi̇)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner featured in the institutional cooperation section of the İGEDER website, collaborating on educational projects and academic initiatives.
• İstanbul Medeniyet University (İstanbul Medeniyet Üniversitesi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn Education Cooperation Protocol has been signed between İGEDER and the university. Contributed as academic partner to the Ortaöğretimde Zorunlu Eğitimin Geleceği workshop.
• Ministry of Youth and Sports (Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Gençlik ve Spor Bakanlığı)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry partner for youth and educational project collaboration, featured in the institutional partnership section.
• Presidency of Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for international educator experience-sharing programs and cultural projects involving Turkish communities abroad.
• Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment development agency partner for international education projects and cross-border initiatives.
• EU Education and Youth Programs Center (Avrupa Birliği Eğitim ve Gençlik Programları Merkezi Başkanlığı)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU programs center partner for education and youth development projects, enabling İGEDER access to European funding and program frameworks.
• Yunus Emre InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural institute partner for international educational and cultural projects promoting Turkish language and culture.
• İLKE İlim Kültür Eğitim VakfımajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the Ortaöğretimde Zorunlu Eğitimin Geleceği (Future of Compulsory Secondary Education) workshop alongside İGEDER, contributing to policy-level educational research.
• İbn Haldun University (İbn Haldun Üniversitesi)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic contributor to the Ortaöğretimde Zorunlu Eğitimin Geleceği workshop, providing research and analytical support.
• Üsküdar Municipality (Üsküdar Belediye Başkanlığı)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner for educational events and programs hosted in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul.
• General Directorate of Higher Education Credit and Dormitories Institution (Yüksek Öğrenim Kredi ve Yurtlar Kurumu)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment institution partner for student and young teacher development and scholarship-related programs.
• Ministry of Interior — Directorate of Associations (İç İşleri Bakanlığı Dernekler Dairesi Başkanlığı)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment oversight body through which İGEDER has secured project-based funding for various educational initiatives as a registered civil society organization.
• Hünkar Turizm (Hünkar International Tourism)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracted travel agency that organizes and manages all İGEDER cultural and educational tours. All tour bookings, payments, and logistics are handled directly by Hünkar Turizm. Tours are explicitly stated as non-profit.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TEV (Türk Eğitim Vakfı): Turkish Education Foundation — a long-established education-focused foundation providing scholarships and educational support. TEV is a direct peer in the Turkish education NGO space, operating with similar philanthropic and educational development missions.
• Habitat Association (Habitat Derneği): Turkish youth and education-focused NGO developing programs for young people and educators. Habitat is a direct peer as a civil society organization delivering training and educational programs to similar demographics in Turkey.
• TED (Türk Eğitim Derneği): One of Turkey's oldest education associations, founded in 1928, operating schools and educational programs. TED is a direct peer in the Turkish educational NGO/association space with a longer history but similar mission focus.
• TEGV (Türkiye Eğitim Gönüllüleri Vakfı): Turkey's largest volunteer-based educational NGO, running educational programs across the country. TEGV is a direct peer in mission and operating model — both are volunteer-driven civil society organizations delivering education-focused programs nationally in Turkey.

Others

• Yunus Emre Institute: Turkish government-affiliated cultural institute promoting Turkish language and culture globally. Yunus Emre is an OTHERS peer — already an İGEDER partner — that operates in adjacent cultural-educational programming internationally.
• ÖSYM (Ölçme, Seçme ve Yerleştirme Merkezi): Turkish government agency administering teacher selection and placement exams. ÖSYM is an OTHERS peer — a government body that İGEDER's pre-service teacher programs interface with but does not directly compete with.

Emerging players

• Khan Academy (Teacher Programs): Global nonprofit offering free online teacher training and classroom resources. Khan Academy is an emerging peer over İGEDER's e-akademi platform offering similar free online teacher professional development content at a global scale.
• Sabancı Foundation (Sabancı Vakfı): Major Turkish corporate foundation funding education, training, and social development programs. Sabancı Foundation is a comparable peer in educational program delivery and grant funding, though with substantially larger resources.
• ENKA Vakfı (ENKA Foundation): Corporate-backed Turkish foundation providing scholarships, schools, and educational programs. ENKA is an emerging peer operating in the educational training and development space with a more corporate-funded model.
• Darüşşafaka Society: Historic Turkish educational foundation providing education and residential support to children. Darüşşafaka is a peer in the Turkish civil society education space, with deeper focus on student support rather than teacher development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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