Iyilikhane Association for Children

What Iyilikhane Association for Children does

Iyilikhane Association for Children (legal name: İyilikhane Çocuk Derneği) is a Turkish non-profit charitable association headquartered in Fatih, Istanbul, founded in 2011 as a student initiative (the Kitap Ayracı Project) and formally registered as a dernek under Turkish law. The organization serves orphans, refugee children, and economically disadvantaged children across Turkey, Gaza, Tanzania, Bangladesh, Malawi, and Pattani (Thailand), with a cumulative reach of 880,768 people (including 595,936 children) between 2014 and 2026. Its core programs include Child Sponsorship, Social Services and Aid (food, clothing, health, education), Emergency Aid (notably Gaza relief reaching 500,000+ people since October 2023), Qurbani meat distribution, Building Projects (orphanages in Bangladesh and Malawi), Psychosocial Support (individual and group therapy), and the Affinity Project (Kardeşlik Bağı Projesi) pairing Turkish university student volunteers with Syrian refugee children aged 10-14 for Turkish language tutoring and social cohesion activities.

The organization's technology footprint is limited to a multilingual donation platform (bagis.iyilikhane.org.tr) supporting TRY/USD/EUR/GBP across Turkish, English, and Arabic, plus a content-driven website with a blog covering Zakat, Sadaqah, Qurbani, and child sponsorship education. There is no proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, or platform business model; the organization operates as a traditional service-delivery NGO. It holds official donation collection authorization under Turkish Law No. 2860 (Approval No. 603520) and has formal protocols with Turkey's Ministry of Youth and Sports (since February 2021) and previously with Turkish Red Crescent (protocol signed January 2020).

Revenue is generated entirely through charitable donations, organized into 20+ standardized donation products including recurring child sponsorship, one-time and monthly general donations, Zakat and Sadaqah, Qurbani, Shopping Cards (50 USD), Food Vouchers (1,500 TL), Gaza hot meals (280 TL), clean water (530 TL per 100 liters), Ramadan Kids Packs (17.23 USD), bill/rent support, education donations, health support, and the recently launched İyilikhane Akademi program (July 2026). Donations flow through the online platform and bank accounts at six Turkish banks (Albaraka Türk, Kuveyt Türk, Ziraat Katılım, Ziraat Bank, Türkiye Emlak Katılım, Vakıf Katılım). Distribution leverages a 10-person core staff heavily supplemented by trained university-student volunteers, social workers conducting door-to-door home visits, and local partner networks (Jordan and Egypt for Gaza logistics; community leaders in Africa).

Name

Iyilikhane Association for Children

Legal name

İyilikhane Çocuk Derneği

Website

https://iyilikhane.org.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Iyilikhane Association for Children is a Turkish non-profit charitable association founded in 2011, headquartered in Fatih, Istanbul, serving orphans, refugee children, and disadvantaged families across Turkey, Gaza, Tanzania, Bangladesh, Malawi, and Thailand through sponsorship, emergency aid, psychosocial support, and education programs funded entirely by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid and Child Welfare Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAE

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAGABAG

Child Protection & Child Rights

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/International Development & Poverty Alleviation

SECONDARYHLAJAKAE

Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health & Development Agencies (NGOs/Multilaterals)

SECONDARYEDADALAC

NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Education Partnerships, Intergovernmental & NGO Programs

SECONDARYBPADAJAA

Food Assistance & Safety Nets (In-Kind, Vouchers, Cash Transfers)

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Food Security & Nutrition Programs

Keywords

• Child sponsorship
• Humanitarian aid
• Orphan welfare
• Emergency relief
• Psychosocial support

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Iyilikhane generates revenue entirely through charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and institutional donors. The association offers multiple donation types: one-time general donations, regular monthly subscriptions, child sponsorship programs, Zakat and Sadaqah (Islamic almsgiving), Qurbani (sacrifice meat) donations, food vouchers, shopping cards, bill/rent support, education donations, and emergency aid for Gaza. Donations are accepted via the online platform, bank transfers to multiple Turkish participation banks, and in-kind contributions.
2. Institutional Partnerships and Protocols: Iyilikhane operates under formal protocols with government and institutional partners including the Turkish Ministry of Youth and Sports (as of February 15, 2021) and previously with Turkish Red Crescent (Türk Kızılayı, protocol signed January 13, 2020). These partnerships provide programmatic funding and operational support for specific projects such as the Affinity Project for Syrian refugee children.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Iyilikhane is a non-profit charitable association that supports orphans and children in need through child sponsorship, social services and aid, emergency humanitarian relief, Qurbani meat distribution, psychosocial support, educational programs, and the construction of permanent facilities such as orphanages. It accepts donations across multiple categories including Zakat, Sadaqah, child sponsorship, food and shopping cards, Gaza emergency aid, and Ramadan gift packages via an online donation platform and bank transfers.

Product overview

Iyilikhane Association for Children operates a charity platform offering multiple donation products and social programs for orphans and children in need. The core offerings include Child Sponsorship for regular monthly support, Social Services covering food/clothing/health/education assistance, Emergency Aid for crisis situations like Gaza relief, Qurban meat distribution, Building Projects for orphanages, Psychosocial Support with professional therapy services, and Social Activities including children's iftar programs. Specific donation products include Food Cards, Shopping Cards, Bill Support, Financial Aid, Health Support, Zakat, Sadaqah, Orphan Support, Kids Packs, and Gaza Emergency Aid. The Affinity Project provides education and social support specifically for Syrian refugee children through volunteer partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kardeşlik Bağı Projesi: Education, social support and guidance project for Syrian refugee children, matching volunteers with children for Turkish lessons and academic support
• Affinity Project
• İyilikhane Akademi

Products and services

• Child Sponsorship (Çocuk Sponsorluğu) Regular monthly sponsorship program providing orphans and children in need with food, healthcare, shelter, education, and clothing support through consistent donor contributions.
• Social Services and Aid (Sosyal Hizmet ve Yardımlar) Multi-faceted social assistance program for families of orphans and children in need covering food, clothing, holiday gifts, education, and health support.
• Emergency Aid (Acil Yardımlar) Urgent humanitarian assistance for crisis situations including Gaza emergency relief, disaster response, and acute need situations.
• Qurban Program (Kurban) Islamic sacrificial meat distribution program delivering Qurban (adak, akika, sadaka, şükür) meat to orphans and children in need in Turkey and Africa.
• Building Projects (Kalıcı Eserler) Construction of permanent facilities including orphanages and schools in underserved regions such as Bangladesh.
• Psychosocial Support Work (Psikososyal Destek Çalışmaları) Professional psychological and social support programs including individual therapy, group therapy, art therapy, and play therapy for children who have experienced trauma.
• Affinity Project (Kardeşlik Bağı Projesi) Education, social support and guidance project for Syrian refugee children, pairing volunteer university students with refugee children for Turkish language lessons, academic support, scholarships, and social cohesion activities.
• Social Activities (Sosyal Faaliyetler) Community events including children's iftar programs, festivals, excursions, and holiday celebrations for beneficiaries and their families.
• Volunteer Activities (Gönüllülere Yönelik Etkinlikler) Volunteer engagement activities including training, booths, bazaars, and educational programs for the volunteer network.
• Shopping Card (Alışveriş Kartı) Periodic door-to-door delivery of supermarket shopping cards to families of orphans and children in need; families use the cards at designated supermarkets to purchase basic needs. Priced at 50 USD per card.
• Food Card (Gıda Kartı) Food vouchers enabling families of orphans and children in need to purchase food and basic necessities from supermarkets according to their preferences. Priced at 1,500 TL per voucher.
• Bill Support (Fatura Yardımı) Rent and utility bill support for families of children identified through social inspection processes, targeting parents who work daily jobs.
• Financial Aid (Nakdi Yardım) Cash assistance allowing families to prioritize and meet their needs including food, clothing, heating, and unexpected expenses such as home repairs or appliance replacement.
• Health Support (Sağlık Desteği) Coverage of medical expenses including medical devices, medications, and treatments for orphans and vulnerable children, plus guidance for accessing healthcare services.
• Zakat Donation Islamic almsgiving donations delivered to orphaned and needy children and families in Turkey and Gaza, helping with rent, bills, and essential needs.
• Sadaqah Donation Voluntary charity donations delivered to orphaned and needy children and families in Turkey and Gaza through social assessments and home visits.
• Orphan Support Comprehensive support for orphans affected by poverty, war, migration, and natural disasters, covering food, clothing, education, and shelter needs, plus family guidance.
• Kids Pack (Ramadan Gift Package) Ramadan gift packages with age-appropriate toys, sweets, and gifts for children to create positive memories. Priced at 17.23 USD per package.
• Gaza Emergency Aid Emergency humanitarian relief for Gaza including hot meals (280 TL), clean water (530 TL per 100 liters), food parcels, baby formula, winter clothing, and heating supplies. Reached over 500,000 people.
• Education Donation Support for children's education including scholarships, school supplies, uniforms, and transportation costs.
• İyilikhane Akademi (İyilikhane Academy) Education and personal development program launched as a new initiative to spread goodness, produce benefit, and enable self-discovery within the Iyilikhane community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reached 880,768 people in need between 2014–2026, including 595,936 children
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministry of Youth and Sports (Turkey)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 February 2021As of February 15, 2021, Iyilikhane operates the Affinity Project under a one-year protocol with the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The ministry provides institutional support and programmatic oversight for the project's implementation.
• Turkish Red Crescent (Türk Kızılayı)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2020Iyilikhane signed a protocol with Turkish Red Crescent on January 13, 2020, to jointly conduct the Affinity Project for Syrian refugee children. Turkish Red Crescent provided cooperative support and donor funding for the project through the end of 2020.
• Local Representatives and Community Leaders (Africa)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn African countries including Tanzania, Bangladesh, and Malawi, Iyilikhane works with local representatives, community leaders, and volunteers to coordinate Qurbani meat distribution, orphanage support, and albino child assistance. These partnerships ensure culturally appropriate and efficient on-the-ground delivery.
• Local Distribution Partners (Jordan and Egypt)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFor Gaza emergency aid, Iyilikhane procures food, clothing, and hygiene supplies from Jordan and Egypt and arranges distribution into Gaza. Local teams inside Gaza coordinate distribution of hot meals and clean water in Khan Younis, Deir al-Balah, Rafah, and North Gaza.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Human Appeal: UK-based Islamic NGO delivering emergency relief, orphan sponsorship, and seasonal Qurbani/Ramadan campaigns across multiple conflict-affected and developing countries — comparable cross-border Islamic-charity model and donor demographic.
• OrphanAid Africa: Africa-focused NGO supporting orphans and vulnerable children through residential care, family support, and educational programs — directly comparable to Iyilikhane's Africa programs (Tanzania albino orphans, Malawi and Bangladesh orphanages).
• Deniz Feneri Derneği: Turkish humanitarian NGO delivering food aid, social assistance, and overseas programs (orphanages, water wells) to multiple countries — directly comparable operational footprint to Iyilikhane's social services and building projects.
• Beşir Derneği: Turkish charitable association running orphan sponsorship, education support, and emergency relief across multiple geographies — overlaps structurally with Iyilikhane's child sponsorship and humanitarian aid programs.
• Cansuyu Yardımlaşma ve Dayanışma Derneği: Turkish Islamic charity focused on orphan sponsorship, family aid, and seasonal programs (Qurbani, Ramadan) inside Turkey and in Africa — a closer-scope peer to Iyilikhane's child sponsorship and Qurbani work.
• İHH İnsan Yardım Vakfı: Large Turkish faith-based humanitarian NGO that delivers emergency aid, orphan sponsorship, and Qurbani across multiple countries including conflict zones — directly comparable model to Iyilikhane's multi-geography orphan and emergency-aid portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Islamic Relief Worldwide: Large international Muslim humanitarian NGO providing orphan sponsorship, emergency relief, and seasonal Qurbani/Zakat programs globally — operates the same product set as Iyilikhane at much larger scale.
• SOS Children's Villages International: Global nonprofit specializing in long-term residential care, family strengthening, and education for orphans and vulnerable children — overlaps with Iyilikhane's building-projects (orphanages) and child welfare focus at significantly larger scale.
• Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay): Largest Turkish humanitarian organization with established protocols in disaster relief, refugee support, and social services — directly analogous as an institutional partner and as a national-scale provider of overlapping programs (and an existing Iyilikhane partner).
• Türkiye Diyanet Vakfı: Major Turkish religious foundation running large-scale Zakat, Qurbani, and humanitarian programs domestically and abroad — a much larger incumbent operating in the same Islamic-charity giving categories Iyilikhane targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/iyilikhane
• Facebookfacebook.com/iyilikhane
• Instagraminstagram.com/iyilikhane
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/i%CC%87yilikhane

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