MARMARA GROUP STRATEGIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Barbaros Bulvarı İBA Blokları No:42 Balmumcu-İSTANBUL
34349 Beşiktaş/
Turkey

Telephone
+90 212 213 05 56
Fax
+ 90 212 213 05 59
E-Mail
marmaravakfi@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1985
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Gender
  3. Human rights
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Research
  6. Youth and education
General Information
As a peace and dialogue initiative, Marmara Group Foundation continues its efforts since 1985. Marmara Group Foundation as a possessor of civil thought philosophy is a force that strives to produce common solutions to common problems through creating campaigns to pressure decision making organs. Accordingly it is one of the new geopolitical actors of globalization. Furthermore, it is an institution that is widely recognized by the international civil initiative realm and it is an important part of the international relations system and the today's geopolitical structure This evaluation might be a little exaggeration but the fact that civil society organizations are amongst the important geopolitical actors in today's world is beyond doubt. With a broader assessment Marmara Group Foundation regards participation as an important intellectual area of social transformation. We believe participation is the main principle of globalization and democracy. As Marmara Group Foundation we also believe that global thinking creates an intellectual sphere within the values of civil society. Therefore, the existence of civil society, combined with globalization has now become one of the tools of sustainable democracy and economic development and hence the progress.
Mission and Objectives

The Mission of Marmara Group Strategic and Social Research Foundation is: To think about and discuss Turkey’s problems such as economy, democracy and security and to share ideas with public opinion by finding rational and scientific solutions.
In this direction, Marmara Group Foundation conducts researches and implements projects with Middle East, Balkans, Eurasian Countries, national and international think-tanks.
AIMS
To promote economic and democratic development of Turkey in the direction of contemporary values in the world.
To analyze effects of transformations and developments seen in the areas of science, technology, economy, democracy and their reflections on our social and political life.
To support Turkey EU membership and promote the relevant transformations and gender equality within the framework of EU criteria.
To support the transition from traditional to modernity in order to enable society and individual to be a part of democracy in our country.

Main Projects / Activities

EURASIAN ECONOMIC SUMMITS
Eurasian Economic Summits are annually organized with the active participation of national and international decision makers and experts in the fields of economy, politics, energy, sociology and security. The purpose of these Summits are to bring our country's businessmen, politicians and academics together and help them to cooperate in the fields of economy, democracy and security. 

EU and HUMAN RIGHTS PLATFORM
Marmara Group Foundation attaches great importance and supports Turkey's EU membership and accordingly watches and evaluates the change in our country with regards to the EU criteria. It implements joint effort with other pro EU NGOs. Implements campaigns in order to establish European values within the thought system of the society. Again within the same framework, it implements projects that promote gender equality and human rights.

We continue to proceed studies related to inter cultural and religion both national and international level for 20 years via conferences, seminars, panels.

As Marmara Group Foundation for almost 6 years we continue studies on One Belt- One Road Project with national and international meetings.

We attach great importance to gender equality and make studies for it.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

As a civil society inititative, Marmara Group Foundation contribute to the promotion of Turkey on abroad. Especially with the studies about peace and dialogue Marmara Group Foundation named as "the bright face of Turkey".

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

If we can find opportunity, we wish to cooperate and make common works together for peace and dialogue. 

Contact (1) Full Name
Lamiya Valiyeva
Job Title
Assistant
Head of the organisation
Dr. Akkan Suver