Darüşşafaka Society
Darüşşafaka Cemiyeti | |
Logo of the Darüşşafaka Society | |
Flag of the Darüşşafaka Society (1863?-) | |
Darüşşafaka Schools, a property of the Darüşşafaka Society | |
| Formation | March 30, 1863 |
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| Founder | Yusuf Ziya Pasha, Gazi Ahmed Muhtar Paşa, Hüseyin Tevfik Pasha, Ahmed Esad Pasha and Ali Naki Efendi |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Purpose | Equal Opportunity in Education |
| Headquarters | Darüşşafaka Mah. Darüşşafaka Cad. No:5/9 Maslak 34457 Sarıyer / İSTANBUL |
| Services | Darussafaka Schools, Darüşşafaka Residences, Sait Faik Abasıyanık Museum, Darüşşafaka Ömran and Yahya Hamuluoğlu Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center |
| Fields | Robotics |
Official language | Turkish, English, German |
Chairman | Oğuz Güleç |
| Students | ≈1000 (2025) |
| Website | https://www.darussafaka.org/ |
Formerly called | Cemiyet-i Tedrisiye-i İslamiye (Society for Islamic Education) |
The Darüşşafaka Society (Turkish: Darüşşafaka Cemiyeti) is one of Turkey's oldest and most prominent non-governmental organizations dedicated to education. Established in 1863, the society has played a significant role in providing quality education to underprivileged children, particularly orphans and those from low-income families. Over its long history, Darüşşafaka has evolved into a well-respected institution, known for its contributions to Turkish education and its commitment to social equity.