Türk Kültür Vakfı - AFS Turkey

Türk Kültür Vakfı (TKV) was established in 1974 by AFS Returnees, aiming to build a platform for continuous growth and support of intercultural education. It aims to add value to lives of youth and their societies through Intercultural Education in globalizing world. TKV is a non-profit organization that works toward a more just and peaceful world by providing intercultural learning experiences to individuals, schools, and communities through global partnerships and mobility programs. Its activities are based on the core values of dignity, respect for differences, harmony, and tolerance. AFS Intercultural Programs‘ operations in Turkey have been continuously implemented since 1952, which makes it one of the oldest learning mobility program in the country. Türk Kültür Vakfı is; - the founding member of European Federation for Intercultural Learning (EFIL) - the official partner of AFS Intercultural Programs - the founding member of Sentio Global Education Network - board member of European Internship Consortia - European Volunteer Service accredited organization for Turkey - the associate partner of Asian Pacific Initiative (AAI) - official partner of Youth Exchange and Study Programs