Vehbi Koç Foundation
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The Vehbi Koç Foundation (Turkish: Vehbi Koç Vakfı) is one of the biggest non-governmental charitable organizations in Turkey. It was established on January 17, 1969 by the Turkish entrepreneur and philanthropist Vehbi Koç (1901-1996). The foundation is active in the fields of education, healthcare and culture.[1]
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Abbreviation | VKV |
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Formation | January 17, 1969; 55 years ago (1969-01-17) |
Type | NGO |
Legal status | Foundation |
Purpose | Humanitarian in education, healthcare and culture |
Headquarters | Nakkaştepe, Kuzguncuk, Istanbul, Turkey |
Coordinates | 41.03199°N 29.03721°E / 41.03199; 29.03721 |
Chairperson | Semahat Koç |
Main organ | Board of directors |
Website | www |
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The board of directors is currently chaired by Semahat Arsel, the eldest daughter of Vehbi Koç. Executive committee's president is Suna Koç, another daughter. Erdal Yıldırım is the managing director of the foundation.[2] The headquarters of the foundation is located at Nakkaştepe in Kuzguncuk, Istanbul.[3]