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Türkiye Yeşilay Cemiyeti

Fighting addiction in Türkiye since 1920

Türki̇ye Yeşi̇lay Cemi̇yeti̇

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37
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
37/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Türkiye Yeşilay Cemiyeti

Türkiye Yesilay Cemiyeti, the Green Crescent, was founded on 5 March 1920 in Istanbul under the name Hilal-i Ahdar to combat alcohol use and protect public health. It gained public-benefit status in 1934 and has since broadened its focus to addictions involving tobacco, drugs, gambling and technology. The society operates counseling centers and branches across Türkiye to support this work.

Founded
Foundation type
Kamu Yararına Dernek
Operating in
Türkiye

Mission

Its mission is to combat addiction to alcohol, tobacco, drugs, gambling and technology across Türkiye.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Addiction Recovery
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Operating countries (1)
Türkiye

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Türkiye Yesilay Cemiyeti (Green Crescent) was founded on 5 March 1920 in Istanbul as Hilal-i Ahdar to combat alcohol and protect public health. Granted public-benefit status in 1934, it now fights addictions to alcohol, tobacco, drugs, gambling and technology through …

Türkiye Yesilay Cemiyeti (Green Crescent) was founded on 5 March 1920 in Istanbul as Hilal-i Ahdar to combat alcohol and protect public health. Granted public-benefit status in 1934, it now fights addictions to alcohol, tobacco, drugs, gambling and technology through branches and counseling centers across Türkiye.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in Türkiye
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
Peer average: 43

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Türkiye Yeşilay Cemiyeti has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 414 charities in Türkiye it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Türkiye - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Türkiye data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Türkiye Yeşilay Cemiyeti is a health nonprofit in Türkiye. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1920 and has been operating for 106 years. Its registration number is TR-DRN-34-003-084. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Türkiye Yeşilay Cemiyeti has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('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 health charities in Türkiye is 43/100.

Türkiye Yeşilay Cemiyeti is based in Türkiye. The organization was established in 1920 and has been active for 106 years.

Türkiye Yeşilay Cemiyeti is classified as a Health organization, based in Türkiye. It operates as a Kamu Yararına Dernek.

Türkiye Yeşilay Cemiyeti is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Türkiye nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Türkiye Yesilay Cemiyeti, the Green Crescent, was founded on 5 March 1920 in Istanbul under the name Hilal-i Ahdar to combat alcohol use and protect public health. It gained public-benefit status in 1934 and has since broadened its focus to addictions involving tobacco, drugs, gambling and technology. The society operates counseling centers and branches across Türkiye to support this work. Türkiye Yeşilay Cemiyeti is a health organization based in Türkiye. The organization was founded in 1920.

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Taxes

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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Türkiye under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

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Mehmet D•••
Genel Başkan (Chairman)

Officers & trustees (1)

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Cause areas in Türkiye

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Health this charity 101
Human Services 89
Education 39
Advocacy & Civil Rights 32
Arts & Culture 32
Community Development 23
Science & Technology 17
Religion 10
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Most common causes in Türkiye

Causes charities work on most.

Health 103
Education 63
Community Development 51
Human Rights 44
Disability 39
Disaster Relief 36
Children 28
Arts & Culture 26
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Data sources

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Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jul 11, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Founding date · 1920
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Headquarters address
    No address on file
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Türkiye Yeşilay Cemiyeti

What is Türkiye Yeşilay Cemiyeti?
Türkiye Yeşilay Cemiyeti is a health kamu yararına dernek, Türkiye. Türkiye Yesilay Cemiyeti, the Green Crescent, was founded on 5 March 1920 in Istanbul under the name Hilal-i Ahdar to combat alcohol use and protect public health. It gained public-benefit status in 1934 and has since broadened its focus to addictions involving tobacco, drugs, gambling and technology. The society operates counseling centers and branches across Türkiye to support this work.
When was Türkiye Yeşilay Cemiyeti founded?
Türkiye Yeşilay Cemiyeti was founded in 1920.
Where is Türkiye Yeşilay Cemiyeti located?
Headquartered in Türkiye.
Is Türkiye Yeşilay Cemiyeti trustworthy?
Türkiye Yeşilay Cemiyeti has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 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 Türkiye Yeşilay Cemiyeti's registration number?
Registration: TR-DRN-34-003-084 (Türkiye).
What is Türkiye Yeşilay Cemiyeti's website?
https://www.yesilay.org.tr/
Are donations to Türkiye Yeşilay Cemiyeti tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Türkiye 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.