Turkish Cultural Foundation (TKV)

Turkish Cultural Foundation (Türk Kültür Vakfı)

Turkish Cultural Foundation (TKV) was established in 1974 by a group of people who had participated in AFS_Intercultural_Programs, or who supported the ideals of AFS. TKV aims to implement intercultural education programs in Turkey. In addition to AFS programs, the foundation does other projects that share similar aims with AFS programs. TKV is a founding member of EFIL (European Federation for Intercultural Learning) together with other AFS partner countries.

Since 1953, thousands of high school students have benefited from AFS programs in Turkey. TKV aims to introduce Turkish youth to other cultures and people around the world and contributes to world peace and friendship.

TKV implements its programmes with its large body of volunteers. Volunteers form and association called AFSGD (AFS Volunteers Association).

TKV Web Site [http://www.tkvafs.org www.tkvafs.org]

AFSGD Web Site [http://www.afsgd.org www.afsgd.org]