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Cagdas Yasami Destekleme Dernegi (Association in Support of Contemporary Living)

CYDD's mission is mainly to contribute to bring Turkey to the level of contemporary civilization by being a modern secular democratic society with due respect to law and …

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
33/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Cagdas Yasami Destekleme Dernegi (Association in Support of Contemporary Living)

CYDD's mission is mainly to contribute to bring Turkey to the level of contemporary civilization by being a modern secular democratic society with due respect to law and commitment to peace. Its aim is to support the modernization of society through progressive education and to contribute to achieving equal opportunity to children and youth in access to schooling and use of modern educational tools. The Association believes that modernization of Turkey can only come about by overcoming ignorance. For this reason the association has been running campaigns to increase enrollment of girls population by utilizing civil and corporate funds toward establishing scholarship programs, building and improving schools, building girls dormitories, libraries, opening classrooms for preschoolers, becoming the voice of civil …

Headquarters
Istanbul
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

CYDD's mission is mainly to contribute to bring Turkey to the level of contemporary civilization by being a modern secular democratic society with due respect to law and commitment to peace. Its aim is to support the modernization of society through progressive education and to contribute to achieving equal opportunity to children and youth in access to schooling and use of modern educational tools. The Association believes that modernization of Turkey can only come about by overcoming ignorance. For this reason the association has been running campaigns to increase enrollment of girls population by utilizing civil and corporate funds toward establishing scholarship programs, building and improving schools, building girls dormitories, libraries, opening classrooms for preschoolers, becoming the voice of civil citizens by staying independent of politics but also voicing opinion when deemed necessary. Special attention is placed to areas in Turkey which are economically underdeveloped and also the areas in the big cities which have received domestic migration. The 100 branches of our organization also run their own projects according to the local needs of the area they functioning mainly on subjects such as gender equality, human rights, community leadership. Activities such as giving scholars to students of low income families, supporting schools by renovating or making boarding facilities for the students or the teachers, building libraries and preschool classrooms , establishing social centers for both the children and adults. At these places activities such as informative seminars , , summer and winter schools,youth gatherings and confronces, organizing various cultural and musical events, seminars and discussion groups.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 2 SDG 2 · Zero Hunger End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.
Operating countries (1)
Turkey

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in Turkey
Integrity Assessment This charity: 33
Peer average: 34

Red flags

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OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
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Common questions

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Cagdas Yasami Destekleme Dernegi (Association in Support of Contemporary Living) is a registered human services nonprofit based in Istanbul, Turkey. It is registered with the official charity registry of Turkey. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Cagdas Yasami Destekleme Dernegi (Association in Support of Contemporary Living) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 33 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Turkey is 34/100.

Cagdas Yasami Destekleme Dernegi (Association in Support of Contemporary Living) is located in Istanbul, Turkey. Its registered address is Simal sok. no:10 Sishane Beyoglu.

Cagdas Yasami Destekleme Dernegi (Association in Support of Contemporary Living) is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Turkey.

Cagdas Yasami Destekleme Dernegi (Association in Support of Contemporary Living) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

CYDD's mission is mainly to contribute to bring Turkey to the level of contemporary civilization by being a modern secular democratic society with due respect to law and commitment to peace. Its aim is to support the modernization of society through progressive education and to contribute to achieving equal opportunity to children and youth in access to schooling and use of modern educational tools. The Association believes that modernization of Turkey can only come about by overcoming ignorance. For this reason the association has been running campaigns to increase enrollment of girls population by utilizing civil and corporate funds toward establishing scholarship programs, building and improving schools, building girls dormitories... Cagdas Yasami Destekleme Dernegi (Association in Support of Contemporary Living) is classified as a human services organization registered in Turkey.

Among human services charities registered in Turkey: Cagdas Yasami Destekleme Dernegi (Association in Support of Contemporary Living)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100 is in line with the peer average of 34/100.

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Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 23, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
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Programs & projects
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Methodology

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Quick facts about Cagdas Yasami Destekleme Dernegi (Association in Support of Contemporary Living)

What is Cagdas Yasami Destekleme Dernegi (Association in Support of Contemporary Living)?
Cagdas Yasami Destekleme Dernegi (Association in Support of Contemporary Living) is a human services nonprofit organization based in Istanbul, Turkey. CYDD's mission is mainly to contribute to bring Turkey to the level of contemporary civilization by being a modern secular democratic society with due respect to law and commitment to peace. Its aim is to support the modernization of society through progressive education and to contribute to achieving equal opportunity to children and youth in access to schooling and use of modern educational tools. The Association believes that modernization of Turkey can only come about by overcoming ignorance. For this reason the association has been running campaigns to increase enrollment of girls population by utilizing civil and corporate funds toward establishing scholarship programs, building and improving schools, building girls dormitories, libraries, opening classrooms for preschoolers, becoming the voice of civil citizens by staying independent of politics but also voicing opinion when deemed necessary. Special attention is placed to areas in Turkey which are economically underdeveloped and also the areas in the big cities which have received domestic migration. The 100 branches of our organization also run their own projects according to the local needs of the area they functioning mainly on subjects such as gender equality, human rights, community leadership. Activities such as giving scholars to students of low income families, supporting schools by renovating or making boarding facilities for the students or the teachers, building libraries and preschool classrooms , establishing social centers for both the children and adults. At these places activities such as informative seminars , , summer and winter schools,youth gatherings and confronces, organizing various cultural and musical events, seminars and discussion groups.
Where is Cagdas Yasami Destekleme Dernegi (Association in Support of Contemporary Living) located?
Headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey.
Is Cagdas Yasami Destekleme Dernegi (Association in Support of Contemporary Living) trustworthy?
Cagdas Yasami Destekleme Dernegi (Association in Support of Contemporary Living) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Cagdas Yasami Destekleme Dernegi (Association in Support of Contemporary Living)'s website?
http://cydd.org.tr
Are donations to Cagdas Yasami Destekleme Dernegi (Association in Support of Contemporary Living) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Turkey under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.