Islamic Relief Türkiye

Name

Islamic Relief Türkiye

Legal name

Uluslararası İslami Yardım Vakfı

Website

https://islamicrelief.org.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Community Food Services (624210), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF), Refugee, Migration & Displacement Support (BPAGABAH), Cash Assistance & Social Safety Net Delivery for Displaced Populations (BPADAHAH), Disaster Relief & Humanitarian Aid Volunteering (EDAIAGAF), Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Orphan sponsorship programs
• Emergency disaster relief
• Zakat collection distribution
• Qurbani sacrifice programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute through online platforms, bank transfers, and SMS donations. Donations support various campaigns including general aid, orphan sponsorship, Gaza emergency relief, and seasonal campaigns (Ramadan, Qurban, winter assistance).
2. Orphan Sponsorship: Monthly recurring sponsorship program for orphans. Sponsors receive annual progress reports including photos and development updates, and can communicate with sponsored children through letters.
3. Zakat and Sadaqah Collection: Collection and distribution of Islamic charitable obligations including Zakat (obligatory alms), Sadaqah (voluntary charity), Fitre, and Fidyah. The organization provides a Zakat calculator tool to help donors calculate their obligations.
4. Qurbani and Sacrifice Animals: Seasonal Qurbani (sacrifice) program where donors entrust the organization to sacrifice animals and distribute meat to those in need during Eid al-Adha. Also includes Aqiqah (newborn sacrifice) and Shukr (gratitude sacrifice) programs.
5. Emergency Appeal Donations: Time-limited donation campaigns for specific crises such as earthquakes, conflicts, and disasters in Gaza, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, and other regions.
6. Institutional Partnerships: Partnerships with institutional donors and international organizations for funding humanitarian projects and development programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Islamic Relief Türkiye is a humanitarian aid foundation that collects donations from individuals and institutions and channels them into emergency relief (Gaza, Syria, Sudan, Venezuela, earthquake response), orphan sponsorship, Islamic almsgiving (Zakat, Sadaqah, Fitre, Fidyah, Qurbani/Adak/Akika sacrifices), seasonal campaigns (Ramadan, Eid al-Adha, winter), and longer-term development programs (education, agriculture, entrepreneurship, libraries, scholarships). It delivers aid through local field partners, UN WFP cooperation, and direct operations across Turkey and 40+ countries.

Product overview

Islamic Relief Türkiye is a humanitarian NGO founded in 2018 as part of the Islamic Relief Worldwide network (est. 1984). It operates a multi-product charitable giving platform and humanitarian aid portfolio rather than a single unified software product. The core platform comprises an online donation portal enabling contributions across multiple campaigns and recurring sponsorship programs. The product portfolio spans: (1) Regular Giving Programs — Orphan Sponsorship, General Donations, Zakat, Sadaqa, and domestic qurbani sacrifice programs (Adak, Şükür, Akika); (2) Emergency Aid Campaigns — Gaza, Syria, Sudan, Venezuela, and general emergency appeals; (3) Seasonal Programs — Eid al-Adha qurbani distribution, Ramadan food parcels, and Winter campaigns; (4) Development Programs — Libraries, Scholarships, Agriculture/Livestock support, and Entrepreneurship training; (5) Specialized Gazan Support — Orphan sponsorship, education, hot meals, housing, and stationery specifically for Gazan evacuees in Istanbul; (6) Health & Social Programs — Maternal health, disability support, mental health/psychosocial services; (7) Digital Tools — Zakat Calculator; (8) Volunteer Programs — Inspire international volunteer and general volunteer application systems. The Gaza Orphan Sponsorship, Gaza Emergency Appeal, and Eid al-Adha programs are among the largest and most prominent offerings by reach and fundraising volume.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Islamic Relief Türkiye: Turkish branch of the Islamic Relief Worldwide humanitarian aid and development organization, operating in Turkey and cross-border regions.

Products and services

• Yetim Sponsorluğu (Orphan Sponsorship) Regular monthly donation program for individual donors to sponsor an orphaned child; covers food, education, health, and shelter; sponsors receive annual development reports and can correspond via letters; supports 85,000+ orphans across 27 countries.
• Gazze Acil Yardım (Gaza Emergency Appeal) Emergency humanitarian aid program for Gaza covering hot meals, food parcels, clean water, health services, shelter, psychosocial support, and orphan sponsorship delivered through local partnerships.
• Suriye Acil Yardım (Syria Emergency Appeal) Emergency aid program for Syria spanning food distribution, health support, shelter, education, winter supplies, and psychosocial services for those affected by 14 years of conflict.
• Venezuela Depremi Acil Yardım (Venezuela Earthquake Emergency Appeal) Emergency earthquake relief campaign responding to the June 2026 double earthquake in Venezuela, providing search-and-rescue support, food, water, shelter, and health assistance through local partner organizations.
• Sudan Acil Yardım (Sudan Emergency Appeal) Emergency aid program for Sudan addressing food insecurity, healthcare, clean water, and shelter for families displaced by conflict since April 2023.
• Gıda Paketi (Food Parcel) Food assistance program distributing parcels containing essential staples (oil, flour, sugar) to vulnerable families, including Ramadan food parcels distributed in 29 countries.
• Zekat (Zakat) Islamic almsgiving program that collects and distributes Zakat donations to eligible poor and needy beneficiaries in accordance with Islamic criteria, handled with 40 years of experience.
• Sadaka (Sadaqa) Voluntary charitable giving program allowing donors to contribute any amount at any time, with funds used for ongoing charitable projects and Sadaka-i Cariye (ongoing charity) initiatives.
• Genel Bağış (General Donation) Flexible donation fund supporting disaster response, sustainable development, health/education infrastructure, and volunteer programs, allowing donors to support the organization's most pressing needs.
• Kurban Bayramı Organizasyonu (Eid al-Adha Program) Annual qurbani sacrifice and distribution program operating across 31 countries, collecting over 610,000 shares and reaching 3.5 million beneficiaries with 5kg meat packages.
• Yurtiçi Adak Kurban (Domestic Vow Sacrifice) Domestic Qurbani (sacrifice) program for votive (adak) offerings, where donors fulfill a vow made to Allah upon a wish being granted, with the meat distributed to those in need.
• Yurtiçi Şükür Kurbanı (Domestic Thanksgiving Sacrifice) Domestic Qurbani program for expressing gratitude to Allah for blessings received or hardships overcome, with the full sacrifice distributed to poor and needy families.
• Yurtiçi Akika Kurbanı (Domestic Aqiqah Sacrifice) Domestic Qurbani program for aqiqah (newborn child sacrifice) rituals performed to give thanks for a newborn, with the entire sacrifice given to poor families.
• Gazze Yetim Sponsorluğu (Gaza Orphan Sponsorship) Orphan sponsorship program specifically for Gazan children orphaned by the conflict since October 2023, providing 4,000 TRY monthly to guardians for food, health, shelter, and education, reaching over 21,000 children.
• Gazze Sıcak Yemek (Gaza Hot Meals) Hot meal distribution program in Gaza, serving over 140,000 people daily through community kitchens (aşevleri), distributing meals to schools and hospitals.
• Gazzeli Ailelere Yuva (Homes for Gazan Families) Support program for Gazan families evacuated to Turkey, providing shelter, food, and psychosocial assistance for those who lost limbs or suffered severe injuries during the conflict.
• Gazzeli Çocuklara Eğitim Sponsorluğu (Education Sponsorship for Gazan Children) Education support program for Gazan children evacuated to Istanbul, providing Turkish and Math tutoring, values workshops, Istanbul cultural trips, and psychosocial activities.
• Kış Yardımları (Winter Campaign) Winter assistance program providing blankets, heating, winter clothing, and shelter solutions to vulnerable families in crisis regions during cold months.
• Ramazan Yardımları (Ramadan Program) Ramadan assistance including iftar food parcels, food distribution, fitre and fidya collections, and bayram clothing for orphans and disadvantaged families.
• Kütüphane (Library) Library construction and equipping program as Sadaka-i Cariye (ongoing charity), providing bookshelves, desks, computers, and internet access to support youth education in underserved areas.
• Burs Destekleri (Scholarship Support) Educational scholarship program for students unable to continue their studies due to financial hardship, supporting academic goals and school continuation.
• Inspire Gönüllü Programı (Inspire Volunteer Program) International youth and development volunteer program bringing together Turkish and Canadian volunteers to support orphan children through structured social and developmental activities.
• Girişimcilik ve Küçük İşletme Destekleri (Entrepreneurship & Small Business Support) Entrepreneurship training and grant programs supporting earthquake-affected individuals in Turkey to start or rebuild businesses, including agricultural equipment and vocational training.
• Tarım ve Hayvancılık Destekleri (Agricultural & Livestock Support) Agricultural support providing seeds, seedlings, fertilizer, equipment, and livestock feed/vaccines to rural families, including beekeeping support and strawberry production in Hatay.
• Engelli Bireylere Destek (Support for Persons with Disabilities) Comprehensive support for persons with disabilities including cash assistance, logistics, medical equipment (hearing aids, wheelchairs, orthoses, prostheses), vocational training, and physiotherapy.
• Ruh Sağlığı ve Psikososyal Destek (Mental Health & Psychosocial Support) Psychosocial support, therapy sessions, and psychiatric care for trauma survivors of war, displacement, and disaster, delivered by professional psychologists and psychiatrists.
• Anne Sağlığı Programı (Maternal Health Program) Maternal health program in Gaza providing prenatal care, birth support, postpartum assistance, and medical equipment (incubators) for pregnant women, nursing mothers, and newborns.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reached 120 million+ beneficiaries since 1984
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIslamic Relief partners with WFP's electronic payment system for cash assistance distribution in Gaza, enabling families to purchase essential supplies from authorized markets. The partnership has delivered 57 million+ hot meals, 229,000 ready-to-eat food parcels, and nutrition support to 35,000 pregnant women, nursing mothers, and young children.
• Local NGOs in GazacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIslamic Relief works with local partner organizations within Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid including maternal health services, food distribution, and psychosocial support. Partnerships with El Avda and Sahaba hospitals for maternal healthcare support.
• Local Humanitarian Organizations in VenezuelaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFollowing the June 2026 Venezuela earthquake, Islamic Relief partners with locally-established operational humanitarian and local organizations to deliver emergency relief, leveraging existing field infrastructure for rapid response.
• Healthcare Facilities (Jordan)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership with healthcare facilities in northern Jordan for hearing aid provision and health services to Syrian refugee children, including medical examinations, hearing assessments, and ongoing health monitoring.
• Hatay Farmers (Turkey)minorOthersSupport for earthquake-affected farmers in Hatay's Yayladağı district through agricultural inputs (fertilizer, pesticides, hoes, motorized sprayers), enabling strawberry production and participation in regional festivals.
• Schools and Education Facilities (Turkey)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRebuilding and strengthening education infrastructure in Kahramanmaraş earthquake zone, including Bulanık Primary School reconstruction, Kayabaşı Primary School expansion, and kindergarten project for early childhood education access.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IHH (İnsani Yardım Vakfı): One of Turkey's largest faith-based humanitarian NGOs, IHH operates across similar geographies (Syria, Gaza, Africa, Balkans) with comparable programs including orphan sponsorship, emergency relief, and Qurbani distribution. Direct competitor for Turkish Muslim donor wallet share during crisis appeals.
• Beşir Derneği: Turkish humanitarian NGO focused on emergency relief, orphan sponsorship, and seasonal aid campaigns. Operates with similar donation mechanics (Zakat, Qurbani, recurring sponsorship) and directly competes for Turkish Muslim donors across overlapping program areas.
• Human Appeal International: UK-based Islamic humanitarian NGO operating across similar geographies with comparable programs including orphan sponsorship, emergency relief, and seasonal Islamic charitable campaigns. Sister-network peer within the broader international Islamic humanitarian NGO ecosystem.
• Deniz Feneri Derneği: Turkish faith-based humanitarian NGO operating emergency relief, orphan sponsorship, and seasonal campaigns (Ramadan, Qurbani). Directly competes for the same Turkish Muslim donor base with similar program portfolio and donation mechanics.
• Hayrat Yardım: Faith-based Turkish humanitarian foundation providing emergency relief, orphan sponsorship, and seasonal campaigns with similar Islamic-charity-aligned program structure. Competes directly for Turkish Muslim donors across the same crisis geographies.
• Muslim Aid: UK-headquartered international Muslim humanitarian NGO with overlapping programs (orphan sponsorship, emergency relief, Qurbani, Zakat) across similar crisis geographies. Direct peer within the international Islamic faith-based humanitarian sector.

Broad incumbents

• Türkiye Diyanet Vakfı (TDV): Religious foundation affiliated with Turkey's Presidency of Religious Affairs, operating large-scale humanitarian programs including Qurbani distribution across 100+ countries and extensive orphan support. Backed by state religious infrastructure, providing structurally advantaged competition.
• Türk Kızılay (Turkish Red Crescent): Turkey's official humanitarian aid organization and Red Cross/Red Crescent member, operating at much larger scale with government backing. Competes for both individual donors and institutional humanitarian partnerships across all major crisis responses.
• Doctors Without Borders (MSF): Large international medical humanitarian organization operating across overlapping crisis geographies (Gaza, Syria, Sudan, Yemen). Operates with much larger scale and institutional funding base, providing benchmark for professional humanitarian operations and competing for institutional donor partnerships.

Regional players

• Qatar Charity: Major Gulf-based Islamic humanitarian NGO operating across similar crisis geographies (Gaza, Syria, Sudan) with comparable Zakat/Sadaqah/Qurbani programs. While based in Qatar, it directly competes for donor mindshare in Turkish Muslim diaspora and institutional partnerships in overlapping geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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