The Monitoring Matrix on Enabling Environment for Civil Society Development 2020-2021 Türkiye Report, which has been prepared within the scope of Monitoring Freedom of Association Project financed by the European Union and co-implemented by and Third Sector Foundation of Türkiye (TÜSEV) and Civil Society Development Center (STGM), is now published in English. Please click here for more information.

The first of the observation notes, in which we compile the trends and developments in the civic space after the Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes on February 6, 2023, and share our recommendations for CSOs to continue their work effectively in the medium and long-term as well as in the short term, has been published. Click here for more information.

You can reach the May 2022 - July 2022 e-newsletter that includes news from TUSEV, the sector and TUSEV members here.

Individual Giving and Philanthropy in Turkey 2021 Report which presents comprehensive and up to date data on individual giving and philanthropy is published. Please click here for more information.

You can reach the February 2022- April 2022 e-newsletter that includes news from TUSEV, the sector and TUSEV members here.
 

You can reach the November 2021-January 2022 e-newsletter that includes news from TUSEV, the sector and TUSEV members here.

You can reach the August-October 2021 e-newsletter that includes news from TUSEV, the sector and TUSEV members here.

The info-note titled ‘An Analysis of the Application of Financial Action Task Force Recommendations and Its Implication on Civil Society in Turkey’ which was prepared with support from the European Center for Not-For-Profit Law (ECNL) is published under Civil Society Law Reform program area of TUSEV. Click here for more information.

The report of the Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak on Civil Society Organizations Operating in Turkey Survey II is published in English. Please click here for more information.

You can reach the May-July 2020 e-newsletter that includes news from TUSEV, the sector and TUSEV members here. 

Prepared within the scope of Monitoring and Enhancing Enabling Environment for Civil Society Project financed by the European Union, Monitoring Matrix on Enabling Environment for Civil Society 2019 Turkey Report is published. Please click here for more information. 

You can reach the February-April 2020 e-newsletter that includes news from TUSEV, the sector and TUSEV members here.

TUSEV published the report of the Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak on Civil Society Organizations Operating in Turkey Survey. Please click here for more information.

Individual Giving and Philanthropy in Turkey 2019 Report which presents comprehensive and up to date data on individual giving and philanthropy is published. Please click here for more information.

You can reach the November 2019-January 2020 e-newsletter that includes news from TUSEV, the Sector and TUSEV members here.

Prepared within the scope of Monitoring and Enhancing Enabling Environment for Civil Society Project financed by the European Union, Tools and Methods in CSO Participation in Public Policy Making: Overview of Good Practices in Croatia, Estonia and France is published. Please click here for more information.
 

You can reach the August-October 2019 e-newsletter that includes news from TUSEV, the Sector and TUSEV members here. 

Prepared within the scope of Monitoring and Enhancing Enabling Environment for Civil Society Project financed by the European Union, Monitoring Matrix on Enabling Environment for Civil Society 2018 Turkey Report is published. Please click here for more information. 

You can reach the May-July 2019 e-newsletter that includes news from TUSEV, the Sector and TUSEV members here. 

You can reach the February-April 2019 e-newsletter that includes news from TUSEV, the sector and TUSEV members here.

TUSEV’s First General Assembly of 2019 was held on April 17, with the participation of member organizations. Please click here for more information.

You can reach the November 2018-January 2019 e-newsletter that includes news from TUSEV, the sector and TUSEV members here.

You can reach the August-October 2018 e-newsletter that includes news from TUSEV, the sector and TUSEV members here.

A piece including the prominent findings and an overview of TUSEV’s latest report, Tax Legislation Related to Foundations and Associations in Turkey and Public Benefit Status, is published on Alliance Blog. Click here for more information.

TUSEV’s Deputy Secretary General Liana Varon’s review of Grantmakers East Forum 2018, which was held in Budapest on 15-17 October with the theme ‘Reframing Civil Society: Actors, Values, Tools’ is now available on Alliance Blog. Click here for more information.

TUSEV published the Tax Legislation Related to Foundations and Associations in Turkey and Public Benefit Status: Current Situation and Recommendations Report. Prepared as part of TUSEV’s work for developing a better fiscal regime for civil society organizations (CSO) in Turkey, the report is the most comprehensive study on fiscal environment for CSOs in Turkey up to date. Click here for more information and the report.

You can reach the May-July 2018 e-newsletter that includes news from TUSEV, the sector and TUSEV members here.

On May 2018, TUSEV launched the Monitoring and Enhancing the Enabling Environment for Civil Society Project, financed by the European Union. Please click here for more information.

Monitoring Matrix on Enabling Environment for Civil Society Development Turkey Country Report 2017 is published. Please click here  for more information.

You can reach the February-April 2018 e-newsletter that includes news from TUSEV, the sector and TUSEV members here.

You can reach the February-April 2018 e-newsletter that includes news from TUSEV, the sector and TUSEV members here.

You can reach the February-April 2018 e-newsletter that includes news from TUSEV, the sector and TUSEV members here.

Prepared and published by the European Commission, Turkey Report 2018 gives an overview of the current situation in the country with respect to its accession process to European Union. Please click here for civil society related sections of the report compiled by TUSEV.

You can reach the November 2017 - January 2018 e-newsletter that includes news from TUSEV, the sector and TUSEV members here.

You can reach the August-October 2017 e-newsletter that includes news from TUSEV, the sector and TUSEV members here.

You can reach the May-July 2017 e-newsletter that includes news from TUSEV, the sector and TUSEV members here.

You can reach the February-April 2017 e-newsletter that includes news from TUSEV, the sector and TUSEV members here.

You can reach the November 2016-January 2017 E-newsletter that includes news from TUSEV, the sector and TUSEV members here.

You can reach the special newsletter on the prominent findings of the recently published Individual Giving and Philanthropy in Turkey Report here. 

A piece including the prominent findings of Individual Giving and Philanthropy in Turkey and an overview of the report is published on Alliance Magazine’s December issue. Please click here for details.

Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support (WINGS) interviewed Başak Ersen, Secretary General of TUSEV, on his thoughts about the findings of Individual Giving and Philanthropy in Turkey Report. You can read the interview in which Mr. Ersen answered questions on the perception of philanthropy of Turkish society, why individual giving is important for civil society organizations in Turkey and the main differences on giving tendencies in comparison with other countries here.

TUSEV’s General Assembly was held on November 25, 2016 with the participation of member organizations. In election held during the meeting, Deniz Ataç from TEMA Foundation was elected as the new Chairperson of the Board and Alparslan Tansuğ, Ayhan Ergin, Candan Fetvacı, Erdal Yıldırım, Gün Han Başik, Hasan Süel, İlhan Üttü, Mine Yıldız Günay, Selim Güven and Zerrin Koyunsağan were elected as Board Members. For the vacant seats in the Auditing Committee, Canan Ercan Çelik and Mete Meleksoy were elected as Auditing Committee Members. In the meeting, Prof. Dr. Üstün Ergüder was bestowed Honorary Chairman of the Board and İnal Avcı was bestowed Honorary Board Member. For more information, please click here.

You can reach the August-October E-newsletter that includes news from TUSEV, the sector and TUSEV members here.

TUSEV published the Individual Giving and Philanthropy in Turkey report which presents comprehensive and up to date data on perception on philanthropy, trends and motivations in individual giving as well as providing a comparison on the change in the understanding of philanthropy and giving practices. Please click here for the full report.

Active Participation in Civil Society: International Standards, Obstacles in National Legislation and Proposals Report determines the legal obstacles against the enabling environment for civil society in Turkey and introduces proposals for amendments. Please click here to download the full report.    

TUSEV organized a members meeting on 24 November with an aim to provide information on the situation of Syrian refugees in Turkey and share an overview of the work carried out by civil society organizations in providing support to refugees. Please click here to download the minutes of the meeting.    

Each year CIVICUS publishes the State of Civil Society Report, offering a comprehensive picture of civil society and the conditions it works in around the world, drawing on a range of inputs from experts and activists on the ground. TUSEV provided contribution on the report's Turkey section. Please click here to download the full report.    

The Center for Global Prosperity at the Hudson Institute released a new study: The Index of Philanthropic Freedom 2015, which is the first major global study on incentives and barriers to giving. Local experts from 64 countries participated in this study. TUSEV provided contribution on Turkey section. Please click here to download the full report.