Türkiye İzcilik Federasyonu / Scouting and Guiding Federation of Türkiye

What Türkiye İzcilik Federasyonu / Scouting and Guiding Federation of Türkiye does

Türkiye İzcilik Federasyonu is the autonomous national scouting and guiding federation of Turkey, founded in 1991 under the General Directorate of Youth and Sports and operating today as a private legal entity under Turkish Law No. 7405. It is the sole Turkish member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), serving individual youth members (typically ages 6–21+), volunteer adult scout leaders, and registered scout clubs across all 81 Turkish provinces. Its activities are organized through provincial representatives, registered clubs, and two owned training facilities in Bolu (Aladağ) and Istanbul (Beykoz), with the TİF Otomasyon web platform and the Emek - Eğitim Defteri mobile application providing digital member management, course registration, and training-record tracking.

The federation's core programmatic offerings include a structured curriculum of leadership basic courses (LTK), branch specialization courses (Oymakbaşı, Ocakbaşı, Kümebaşı), camping and first-aid courses, and the TİFAKE disaster response and search-and-rescue training program delivered in coordination with AFAD and the Turkish Red Crescent. It also runs international camps and bilateral protocols with foreign scouting federations (notably Mauritius in July 2026 and the Syrian Scouting Organization in June 2026) and has formal cooperation protocols with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (June 2026), Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa (May 2026), and TİKA (July 2026).

The federation generates fee-based revenue from three streams: one-time course participation fees (ranging from 150 TL for short courses like LTK 2 and First Aid, to 4,000 TL for branch courses), recurring annual member license/visa fees tiered by age (free for ages 6–16 and 65+, 60.50 TL for ages 17–18, 88 TL for 19–25, 148.50 TL for 26–64), and recurring annual club visa fees of 300 TL per registered club. Distribution is delivered through the network of registered clubs (which recruit members), provincial representatives (who supervise and coordinate), the TİF Otomasyon self-serve platform (for registration and applications), and the two physical training centers (for course and camp delivery). The federation is headquartered in Yenimahalle, Ankara, employs 61 staff, and is led by President Hasan Dinçer Subaşı.

Name

Türkiye İzcilik Federasyonu / Scouting and Guiding Federation of Türkiye

Legal name

Türkiye İzcilik Federasyonu

Website

https://tif.org.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Türkiye İzcilik Federasyonu is Turkey's autonomous national scouting federation, serving youth members ages 6–21+, volunteer adult leaders, and registered clubs across all 81 provinces through training facilities in Bolu and Istanbul, structured leadership courses, and the TİF Otomasyon member management platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Scouting Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

Keywords

• Youth scouting programs
• Leadership training courses
• Outdoor camping education
• Disaster response training
• Scout club registration

Headquarters

HQ city

Ankara

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Participation Fees: Scouts and leaders pay fees to participate in various training courses such as Leadership Basic Courses (LTK), Branch Courses (Oymakbaşı, Ocakbaşı, Kümebaşı), and specialized courses like Winter Camping and First Aid
2. Annual License/Visa Fees: Annual renewal fees for scout membership licenses, varying by age group. 6-16 years: Free, 17-18 years: 60.50 TL, 19-25 years: 88 TL, 26-64 years: 148.50 TL, 65+: Free, Martyrs' relatives: Free
3. Club Registration/Visa Fees: Annual club visa fees of 300 TL for registered scout clubs under the federation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Türkiye İzcilik Federasyonu is the national scouting federation of Turkey and the sole representative of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) in the country. It provides scouting programs, leadership training courses (LTK and branch courses like Oymakbaşı, Ocakbaşı, Kümebaşı), disaster response training (TİFAKE), and camping activities through registered scout clubs across all 81 provinces, supported by its own training centers in Bolu and Istanbul and an online automation system (TİF Otomasyon) for member and course management.

Product overview

Türkiye İzcilik Federasyonu operates as a scouting federation managing scout training, licensing, and activities in Turkey. The organization provides TİF Otomasyon (internal automation system) for managing scout registrations, licensing, and course applications, along with the Emek-Eğitim Defteri mobile application for tracking scout progress. The federation offers a structured training system with various leadership courses, branch specialization courses (Oymakbaşı, Ocakbaşı, Kümebaşı), camping courses, and first aid training. Additionally, TİFAKE (Disaster Response Teams) provides specialized training for emergency response and search and rescue operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TİF Otomasyon Online automation platform for managing scout registrations, licensing/visa renewals, course applications, and activity coordination across all 81 provinces of Turkey. It is used by scouts, scout leaders, and provincial representatives.
• Emek - Eğitim Defteri (Work-Education Record) Mobile Application Mobile application for scouts and leaders to track their progress through scouting stages, complete required tasks, and access course prerequisite information for advancement through scouting ranks.
• TİFAKE (Türkiye İzcilik Afet ve Koruma Ekipleri) Disaster Response Training Program Disaster response training program that provides scouts with search and rescue capabilities (summer and winter) coordinated with AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency) and Turkish Red Crescent (Türk Kızılay).
• Scout Leadership and Training Course System Comprehensive training system offering Leadership Basic Courses (LTK 1-6), branch specialization courses (Oymakbaşı, Ocakbaşı, Kümebaşı), winter camping courses, first aid courses, and disaster response courses held at the Bolu and Istanbul training centers.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mauritius İzcilik Federasyonu (Mauritius Scouting Federation)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 July 2026Protocol signed to strengthen cooperation between Türkiye İzcilik Federasyonu and Mauritius Scouting Federation, representing international scouting partnership.
• TİKA (Türk İşbirliği ve Koordinasyon Ajansı / Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Federation President Hasan Dinçer Subaşı and delegation visited TİKA President Abdullah Eren to strengthen cooperation and discuss joint initiatives.
• Suriye İzcilik Teşkilatı (Syrian Scouting Organization)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2026Syrian Scouting Organization President Moaz Alhallak visited Federation President Hasan Dinçer Subaşı at the Istanbul Beykoz Scouting Camp and Training Center, with planned joint activities.
• T.C. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı (Ministry of Culture and Tourism)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Cultural Cooperation Protocol signed between the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Federation, representing a significant institutional partnership for cultural activities.
• İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa (Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026Cooperation protocol signed between the Federation and Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, signed by University Rector Prof. Dr. Nuri Aydın and Federation President Hasan Dinçer Subaşı.
• Gençlik ve Spor Bakanlığı (Ministry of Youth and Sports)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe federation operates under the legal framework of Law No. 7405 on Sport Clubs and Sport Federations, with the Ministry overseeing sport federation activities.
• Türk Kızılayı (Turkish Red Crescent)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTİFAKE (Disaster Response) teams coordinate with AFAD and Turkish Red Crescent during disaster response activities.
• AFAD (Afet ve Acil Durum Yönetimi Başkanlığı / Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTİFAKE teams work with AFAD during disaster response operations including search and rescue activities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Scouts Canada: Canadian national scouting federation and WOSM member. Directly comparable as a non-profit, federation-structured organization with provincial/territorial representation, volunteer leaders, and structured progression from youth to adult membership tiers.
• DPSG (Deutsche Pfadfinderschaft Sankt Georg): The German Catholic scouting federation and WOSM member. Comparable as a national scouting body running structured youth programs, leadership training, and camp-based activities through a network of local groups.
• The Scout Association (UK): The UK national scouting federation and WOSM/WAGGGS member. Directly comparable in operating model — national federation structure, sectioned youth programs, volunteer-leader dependent delivery, training facility operations, and national governing body oversight.
• Scout Association of Japan: Japan's national scouting federation and WOSM member. Comparable in operating a national scouting organization with prefectural (regional) branches, structured training curricula, and national camp facilities.
• Scouting America: The largest national scouting organization in the United States and a fellow WOSM member. Directly comparable as a youth-serving, membership-based federation delivering structured outdoor, leadership, and character-building programs across an entire country.
• Scouts (Singapore): Singapore's national scouting association and WOSM member. Operates a similar national federation model with youth progression, volunteer-led units, and centralized training and event infrastructure.
• Scouts Australia: Australian national scouting federation and WOSM member. Operates a federated model with state branches, volunteer leader training, and camp facilities — closely aligned with TIF's provincial structure and camp-driven program delivery.

Regional players

• The Bharat Scouts and Guides (India): India's national scouting and guiding organization, recognized by WOSM and WAGGGS. Comparable as a large emerging-market national federation with state/regional structure, volunteer leadership, and government-affiliated status.
• Pakistan Boy Scouts Association: Pakistan's national scouting federation, fellow WOSM member, and a regional peer in the broader Muslim-majority / Turkic-cultural sphere. Comparable in operating a national federation with provincial presence and similar youth-demographic challenges.
• Egyptian Scouting Federation: Egypt's national scouting federation and WOSM member. A regional peer serving a Middle Eastern/North African market with comparable government-affiliated federation structure and youth-development mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/turkiye-izcilik-federasyonu

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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