YÖRET Vakfı

What YÖRET Vakfı does

YÖRET Vakfı (Yüksek Öğrenimde Rehberliği Tanıtma ve Rehber Yetiştirme Vakfı) is a Turkish non-profit foundation founded in 1972 by Bilge Koloğlu in İstanbul, with 15 employees and a 50+ year operating history in psychological counseling and guidance (PDR), child rights, and non-violent communication. The foundation delivers programs across five core verticals: (1) child rights and violence prevention through the VURMA! KONUŞ... project (a board game, training, and media campaign reaching 90,000 people); (2) post-disaster psychosocial support, including AFGEP for earthquake-affected youth aged 18-26 and Afet Sonrası Yaşlılık Çalışmaları for elderly populations; (3) parenting and family education through the ABC Projesi; (4) professional training in psychodrama, creative drama, expressive art, and effective communication; and (5) policy advocacy as a founding member of the Çocuk Hakları Koalisyonu. The foundation has reached 172,829 people across 38 projects, with 30-year cumulative reach of 222,730 children, 192,050 parents, and 4,070 professionals through 66 projects.

The foundation operates on a donation-and-grant revenue model with no commercial pricing. It receives individual donations via bank transfer and online platforms (preset amounts of 1 TL to 5,000 TL), grants from Sivil Toplum için Destek Vakfı, Gelecek için Dayanışma Fonu, Her Yaşta Fonu, Dutch and Swedish consulates (Matra Cap program), the European Union, and UNICEF, supplemented by extensive volunteer in-kind contributions (Genç YÖRET'li university students, professional trainers, translation, social media management). Distribution occurs through direct institutional partnerships with the Turkish Ministry of National Education (İstanbul MEM), İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB Mahalle Evleri), İstanbul Bilgi University, Boğaziçi University, Yıldız Teknik University, and direct service delivery in earthquake-affected regions (Hatay, Kahramanmaraş). The foundation's intellectual property comprises a substantial publication library (training manuals, symposium proceedings, educational guides) and a YouTube channel of peaceful communication videos, but does not include any proprietary software, AI systems, or digital products beyond its website and donation platform.

Name

YÖRET Vakfı

Legal name

YÜKSEK ÖĞRENİMDE REHBERLİĞİ TANITMA VE REHBER YETİŞTİRME VAKFI

Website

https://yoret.org.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

YÖRET Vakfı is a 50+ year-old Turkish non-profit foundation delivering psychosocial counseling, child rights, non-violent communication, and post-disaster support programs to children, youth, parents, and elderly across Turkey via donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

Keywords

• Children's rights advocacy
• Psychological counseling services
• Psychosocial support programs
• Non-violent communication training
• Educational therapy programs

Headquarters

HQ city

İstanbul

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: YÖRET Vakfı operates as a non-profit foundation relying primarily on donations from individuals, corporations, and institutional donors. The foundation accepts donations through bank transfers (Garantibank Nişantaşı Branch) and an online donation platform with preset amounts (1 TL, 50 TL, 150 TL, 500 TL, 1000 TL, 5000 TL).
2. Foundation and Grant Funding: The foundation receives funding from various фондов and grant programs including Sivil Toplum için Destek Vakfı, Gelecek için Dayanışma Fonu, Her Yaşta Fonu, and institutional supporters like İstanbul Belediyesi. International support comes from Dutch and Swedish consulates, European Union programs, and UNICEF partnerships.
3. Volunteer Contributions: Volunteers provide significant in-kind contributions including professional services (training, project management, translation), office support, and social media management without financial compensation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

YÖRET Vakfı is a non-profit foundation delivering free educational programs, psychosocial support services, and training on children's rights, non-violent communication, and violence prevention across Turkey. It operates projects such as the Vurma! Konuş... (Don't Hit! Speak...) initiative, Şiddetsiz Toplum (Violence-Free Society) project, ABC Parenting program, Creative Drama/Psychodrama training, and post-disaster youth and elderly support programs. All programs are offered free or through voluntary donations to beneficiaries including children, youth, parents, educators, and the elderly.

Product overview

YÖRET Vakfı operates as a social foundation offering a comprehensive suite of programs, training, and publications focused on children's rights, non-violent communication, and psychosocial development. The core portfolio centers on the Vurma! Konuş... initiative, which includes a board game, promotional film, and project activities for violence prevention and children's rights awareness. Major programs include Şiddetsiz Toplum Projesi (Violence-Free Society Project), ABC Projesi for parenting education, Afet Sonrası Gençleri Güçlendirme Projesi (post-disaster youth support), and Afet Sonrası Yaşlılık Çalışmaları (post-disaster elderly support). The organization delivers training through methodologies such as Yaratıcı Drama (Creative Drama), Psikodrama, and Dışa Vurumcu Sanat (Expressive Art), alongside professional development courses on communication skills, career guidance, and cyberbullying awareness. A substantial collection of publications and reports supports these educational initiatives, complemented by digital content on their YouTube channel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vurma! Konuş... Kutu Oyunu (Don't Hit! Speak... Board Game) An educational board game designed for adults, youth, and children to raise awareness about violence-free communication, children's rights, and cyberbullying through simultaneous education during gameplay.
• Vurma! Konuş... Projesi (Don't Hit! Speak... Project) A project providing extracurricular activities through art, drama, and games for at-risk children in disadvantaged areas, aiming to prevent school dropout and protect children from neglect and abuse.
• Şiddetsiz Toplum Projesi (Violence-Free Society Project) A comprehensive project aimed at preventing violence in society through awareness campaigns, workshops, and communication training.
• ABC Projesi (Anne Baba Olmanın ABC'si) Parenting education program helping parents develop skills, discover strengths, and reduce risks of discrimination and violence against children.
• Afet Sonrası Gençleri Güçlendirme Projesi (AFGEP) Post-disaster support project helping earthquake-affected youth aged 18-26 in Hatay and Kahramanmaraş regions build psychosocial resilience through peer support groups.
• Afet Sonrası Yaşlılık Çalışmaları (Post-Disaster Elderly Studies) Post-disaster project supporting elderly people affected by the February 6 earthquake, providing psychosocial support and guidance for professionals working with this vulnerable group.
• Yaratıcı Drama (Creative Drama) Training Educational methodology using dramatic activities and role-playing to develop social-emotional skills and learning.
• Psikodrama (Psychodrama) Training Group psychotherapy method using spontaneous dramatization and role-playing for therapeutic purposes.
• Dışa Vurumcu Sanat (Expressive Art) Training Therapeutic approach using artistic expression for psychological well-being and emotional development.
• Eğitimler (Training Programs Suite) Extensive training offerings including Etkili İletişim (Effective Communication), Kariyer Basamakları (Career Steps), Teknolojik/Siber Zorbalık Farkındalık Eğitimi (Cyberbullying Awareness), Transaksiyonel Analiz Eğitimi, Yaratıcı Drama Eğitimi, Psikodrama Eğitimi, Öfke Kontrolü (Anger Management), Şiddetsizlik Eğitimi, and family-focused programs.
• Yayınlar (Educational Publications Suite) Comprehensive suite of educational publications including Okul Aile İş Birliği El Kitabı, Kukla Kitabı, Eğleniyorum Öğreniyorum Kitap, Çocuk Hakları Eğitimi El Kitabı, Barış İçin Sanat Kitabı, and various symposium and project books.

Quantifiable outcome

• 222,730 children and 192,050 parents reached over 30 years through 66 projects
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Sivil Toplum için Destek VakfıcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2023Coordination partner for post-earthquake support programs including AFGEP (Afet Sonrası Gençleri Güçlendirme Projesi) under the Gelecek için Dayanışma Fonu, and elderly support programs under Her Yaşta Fonu with AgeSA support.
• İTÜ Vakfı (Istanbul Technical University Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 December 2021İTÜ Vakfı provided venue hosting for YÖRET Vakfı's 50th anniversary meeting on December 7, 2021, where the foundation presented its project achievements and outcomes over 30 years of intensive work reaching 222,730 children and 192,050 parents.
• İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with İBB's Mahalle Evleri (Neighborhood Houses) for conducting community-based educational programs in 2023-2024, expanding reach through municipal infrastructure.
• İstanbul Bilgi ÜniversitesicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Bilgi University Clinical Psychology Master's Program for ABC Project, providing trained students and academic support for family intervention programs.
• Small Projects İstanbulsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for ABC Project targeting disadvantaged families and refugee populations, working with professionals from the refugee support association.
• Türkiye Çocuklara Yeniden Özgürlük VakfısecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner NGO for child-focused projects including ABC Project and Vurma! Konuş, providing expertise in child rights and protection.
• SGDD (Sığınmacılar ve Göçmenlerle Dayanışma Derneği)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for refugee-focused ABC Project providing psychosocial support to Syrian and other refugee families in Turkey.
• Şişli Toplum Merkezi / Tarlabaşı Toplum MerkezisecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity center partnerships for ABC Project implementation, providing venues and community access for family intervention programs.
• Ministry of National Education (Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership since foundation with T.C. Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı for PDR (Psychological Counseling and Guidance) programs and school-based initiatives. Includes protocol agreements with İstanbul MEM for project implementation.
• Sıfır Ayrımcılık DerneğisecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Vurma! Konuş project addressing discrimination and promoting non-violent communication among youth.
• Zeytin Ağacı Derneği (Small Projects Istanbul)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Vurma! Konuş project working with disadvantaged communities in Sulukule and other areas.
• Sulukule Gönüllüleri DerneğiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community partner for Vurma! Konuş project in Sulukule region.
• Beylikdüzü BelediyesisecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner for Vurma! Konuş project implementation in Beylikdüzü district.
• acikacik.orgminorOthersNetwork membership for open government and transparency advocacy.
• Çocuğu Sizi Duyuyoruz (Child Hearing Network)minorOthersNetwork membership for child protection and hearing children's voices in society.
• CTCS-Gençlik (CTC Youth)minorOthersYouth network membership for engaging young people in social impact initiatives.
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in UNICEF's Violence Against Children Prevention Partnership Network. Participated in Coalition for Child Rights contributing to ratification of Children's Rights Convention. Joint work on Child-Friendly Schools project.
• Çocuk Hakları Koalisyonu (Child Rights Coalition)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of coalition including other NGOs, bar associations, and universities that contributed to ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in Turkish domestic law.
• İstanbul MEM (Milli Eğitim İl Müdürlüğü)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term protocol partnership with Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education for school-based PDR programs, teacher training, and student support initiatives.
• Council of International Programs USA (CIPUSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational professional exchange partner for TULİP (Toplumsal Liderlik) and BİS (Barış İçin Sanat) projects, enabling Turkish professionals to participate in US-based leadership and arts education programs.
• Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Barış Eğitimi Araştırma ve Uygulama Merkezi (BEUAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for Barışçıl Okuldan Toplumsal Barışa - Demokratik Yurttaş Eğitimi project, providing expertise in peace education methodologies.
• Yıldız Teknik ÜniversitesisecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for GÜVOK (Safe Schools) project in collaboration with 10 European Union countries.
• Korteks AkademisecondaryOthersCorporate partner that helped organize Istanbul Marathon fundraising effort, reaching 305 donors through 45 volunteer runners.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Koruncuk Vakfı: Turkish foundation supporting children in need of protection; comparable to YÖRET in child welfare focus, donor mobilization model, and national-scale project delivery, though more residential-care oriented.
• Tohum Otizm Vakfı: Turkish foundation supporting children with autism and their families; comparable as a Turkish child-focused nonprofit with service-program-plus-advocacy model and strong donor mobilization, though narrower in cause scope.
• Toplum Gönüllüleri Vakfı (TOG): Turkish youth-focused foundation built on a university volunteer network; closely comparable to YÖRET's Genç YÖRET'li model, with similar reliance on student-led outreach, civil society partnerships, and youth program delivery across Turkey.
• Darüşşafaka Cemiyeti: Long-established Turkish foundation providing education and holistic support to vulnerable children; comparable heritage-style NGO with a multi-decade operating history and similar emphasis on educational access and child development.
• Hayata Destek Derneği: Turkish NGO combining disaster response and child/family welfare; comparable to YÖRET's post-2023 earthquake programming and child-rights framing, with overlapping donor base (EUFund, TİKA-aligned grants).
• AÇEV (Anne Çocuk Eğitim Vakfı): Turkish foundation focused on early childhood and parent education; directly comparable to YÖRET given overlapping missions in family/child education, parenting programs (ABC Project analogue), and PDR-adjacent methodologies within Turkey.
• Çocuk Vakfı: Turkish foundation dedicated to child rights and child-related research/policy; comparable cause focus to YÖRET, with overlapping participation in child-rights coalitions and similar advocacy-plus-program delivery mix.

Broad incumbents

• SOS Children's Villages Türkiye: International child welfare organization with Turkey operations focused on alternative care and family strengthening; overlapping thematic focus on vulnerable children, though delivering via residential care rather than school-based programs.
• UNICEF Türkiye: UN agency operating a Turkey country office focused on child rights, education, and violence prevention; directly comparable programmatic areas to YÖRET and an existing network partner, but operates at vastly greater scale and budget.
• Save the Children Türkiye: Global child rights NGO with active Turkey programming in child protection, education in emergencies, and psychosocial support — substantially overlapping YÖRET's scope but with international scale and broader geographic mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/yoretvakfi
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/YORETVakfi
• Facebookfacebook.com/YORETvakfi
• Instagraminstagram.com/yoret_vakfi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/y%C3%B6ret-vakf%C4%B1

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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