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Mavi Kalem Association

Mavi Kalem was formed at the aftermath of the 1999 earthquake, and founded in 2000, to respond the needs of the earthquake affected and migrated communities in particular …

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

About Mavi Kalem Association

Mavi Kalem was formed at the aftermath of the 1999 earthquake, and founded in 2000, to respond the needs of the earthquake affected and migrated communities in particular of the disadvantageous groups of women and children in health and education. Since then, it has been implementing projects mainly assisting women and children since its establishment. Projects involving the empowerment, skill development, health services and information sharing have been implemented throughout 2000-2002 in Düzce area, mainly assisting women and children after the earthquake. Since 2002, Mavi Kalem has been implementing projects and activities concerning; educational support, awareness raising on health standards, awareness raising on domestic violence, psychological support, consultancy on health and legal issues for both local and migrated women and …

Headquarters
Istanbul, Fatih
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

Mavi Kalem was formed at the aftermath of the 1999 earthquake, and founded in 2000, to respond the needs of the earthquake affected and migrated communities in particular of the disadvantageous groups of women and children in health and education. Since then, it has been implementing projects mainly assisting women and children since its establishment. Projects involving the empowerment, skill development, health services and information sharing have been implemented throughout 2000-2002 in Düzce area, mainly assisting women and children after the earthquake. Since 2002, Mavi Kalem has been implementing projects and activities concerning; educational support, awareness raising on health standards, awareness raising on domestic violence, psychological support, consultancy on health and legal issues for both local and migrated women and children in Fener/ Balat district in Fatih, Istanbul, addressing the needs of children, women and girls of the local community migrated from all regions of Turkey and since 2014 the Syrian children and women in Fener-Balat were included in its beneficiary group. Activities such as Turkish language courses, socialization activities with local population, help in admissions to schools and other official and administrative actions, and psychological support were provided to Syrian children and women. Mavi Kalem has worked toward the Syrian refugee influx related issues since 2011, by conducting needs assessments and gap analysis in Hatay, Gaziantep and Sanliurfa without-camp populations. Also on the national and international level; women' rights and health rights, children's rights, wide spreading of minimum standards in humanitarian aid, youth exchange programs are included in Mavi Kalem's actions. Dissemination and advocacy for humanitarian assistance standards and principles in disasters, emergencies and migration situations is one of Mavi Kalem's work areas. Since 2001 it has been part of Sphere Project, since 2009 INEE Workgroup

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

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Common questions

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Mavi Kalem Association is a registered human services nonprofit based in Istanbul, Fatih, 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.

Mavi Kalem Association 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.

Mavi Kalem Association is located in Istanbul, Fatih, Turkey. Its registered address is Yavuz Sultan Selim Mahallesi, Cibali Caddesi, No:31 Cibali.

Mavi Kalem Association is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Turkey.

Mavi Kalem Association 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.

Mavi Kalem was formed at the aftermath of the 1999 earthquake, and founded in 2000, to respond the needs of the earthquake affected and migrated communities in particular of the disadvantageous groups of women and children in health and education. Since then, it has been implementing projects mainly assisting women and children since its establishment. Projects involving the empowerment, skill development, health services and information sharing have been implemented throughout 2000-2002 in Düzce area, mainly assisting women and children after the earthquake. Since 2002, Mavi Kalem has been implementing projects and activities concerning; educational support, awareness raising on health standards, awareness raising on domestic violence, psychological support, consultancy on health... Mavi Kalem Association is classified as a human services organization registered in Turkey.

Among human services charities registered in Turkey: Mavi Kalem Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100 is in line with the peer average of 34/100.

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Latest news

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10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Sessizlik kırıldığında, bir eser doğar - mavi kalem, sonuçta, bir hayalperest - The Portugal News
Jan 2026
www.theportugalnews.com
MAVİ KALEM DERNEĞİ ÇALIŞMALARINI SÜRDÜRÜYOR - Hatay Söz Gazetesi
Jun 2024
www.hataysoz.com
MAVİ KALEM DERNEĞİ ÇALIŞMALARINI SÜRDÜRÜYOR - Hatay Söz Gazetesi
Jun 2024
www.hataysoz.com
Toplanın Açıklıyoruz! Ünlüler Neden Mavi Kalemle İmza Vermez? - ListeList
Mar 2024
listelist.com
MAVİ KALEM DERNEĞİ İLE PROTOKOL - Hatay Gazetesi
Aug 2023
www.hataygazetesi.com
Hakkari'de Kalite ve yeniliğin tek adresi 'Onay Kırtasiye' - Hakkari Objektif Haber
Aug 2022
www.hakkariobjektifhaber.com
Son Dakika: Mavi Kalem Pandemi Yurdu’nda gözetim altında olan 2 mahkum firar etti! - Giynik Gazetesi
Mar 2022
giynikgazetesi.com
Sendikalaşma hakkını kullanan Mavi Kalem Derneği işçileri cezalandırılıyor - Evrensel
Sep 2021
www.evrensel.net
Sanki STK değil, kâr odaklı şirket - 1+1 Express
May 2021
birartibir.org
ÜZERİNDE MAVİ ÇİZGİ BULUNAN 100 LİRASINA 100 BİN LİRA İSTİYOR - Bilecik11
Aug 2020
bilecik11.com

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Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 24, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

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
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Mavi Kalem Association

What is Mavi Kalem Association?
Mavi Kalem Association is a human services nonprofit organization based in Istanbul, Turkey. Mavi Kalem was formed at the aftermath of the 1999 earthquake, and founded in 2000, to respond the needs of the earthquake affected and migrated communities in particular of the disadvantageous groups of women and children in health and education. Since then, it has been implementing projects mainly assisting women and children since its establishment. Projects involving the empowerment, skill development, health services and information sharing have been implemented throughout 2000-2002 in Düzce area, mainly assisting women and children after the earthquake. Since 2002, Mavi Kalem has been implementing projects and activities concerning; educational support, awareness raising on health standards, awareness raising on domestic violence, psychological support, consultancy on health and legal issues for both local and migrated women and children in Fener/ Balat district in Fatih, Istanbul, addressing the needs of children, women and girls of the local community migrated from all regions of Turkey and since 2014 the Syrian children and women in Fener-Balat were included in its beneficiary group. Activities such as Turkish language courses, socialization activities with local population, help in admissions to schools and other official and administrative actions, and psychological support were provided to Syrian children and women. Mavi Kalem has worked toward the Syrian refugee influx related issues since 2011, by conducting needs assessments and gap analysis in Hatay, Gaziantep and Sanliurfa without-camp populations. Also on the national and international level; women' rights and health rights, children's rights, wide spreading of minimum standards in humanitarian aid, youth exchange programs are included in Mavi Kalem's actions. Dissemination and advocacy for humanitarian assistance standards and principles in disasters, emergencies and migration situations is one of Mavi Kalem's work areas. Since 2001 it has been part of Sphere Project, since 2009 INEE Workgroup
Where is Mavi Kalem Association located?
Headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey.
Is Mavi Kalem Association trustworthy?
Mavi Kalem Association 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 Mavi Kalem Association's website?
http://www.mavikalem.org/
Are donations to Mavi Kalem Association 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.