Synergos Network Visit to Turkey
Synergos Network Visit to Turkey
Istanbul • October 17-19, 2019
Maya Vakfı photo
Join Peggy Dulany, Synergos Founder, and leading Turkish philanthropic families for a 3-day trip to Istanbul, Turkey.
The program will include site visits to community projects; discussions and experiences that will give you a sense of the pressing issues Turkey faces today and effective ways local philanthropists, and other bridging leaders, are working to make a positive impact. Key themes to be highlighted are education, integration of Syrian and Turkish children, psycho-social support and art & culture.
The Turkish member families of the Global Philanthropists Circle are generously hosting us throughout the visit and showcasing their work:
- Doğan Family, Aydın Doğan Foundation
- Koç Family, Vehbi Koç Foundation
- Esra Özsüer & Family, Maya Foundation
- Hüsnü M. Özyeğin Family, Hüsnü M. Özyeğin Foundation and AÇEV
- Güler Sabancı, Sabancı Foundation
Program
Thursday, October 17 - Istanbul
12:00 Lunch, hosted by GPC Member Güler Sabancı
14.30 Visit to Arter Museum, established by the Vehbi Koç Foundation, GPC Members Koç family
19:00 GPC Members Dinner, hosted by GPC Members Vuslat Doğan Sabancı & Ali Sabancı
Friday, October 18 - Istanbul
9:00 Briefing and site visit to Hüsnü M. Özyeğin Foundation education projects
12:00 Visit to Support Market of Basic Needs Association, supported by Sabancı Foundation
13:30 Lunch and discussion on Maya Foundation, founded by GPC Member Esra Özsüer
15:15 Visit to Balat neighborhood
16:00 Site visit to Maya Foundation's Child Protection Field Office, Art Therapy in Action
18:30 Dinner, hosted by GPC Member Esra Özsüer
Saturday, October 19 - Istanbul
10:00 Guided Tour of Historical Sites and Lunch
- Şerefiye Sarnıcı
- Hagia Sophia Museum
- Topkapı Palace
- Grand Bazaar
15:00 Program Reflections
Please note that there are flights returning to the United States and Europe early morning of Sunday, October 20. We will provide recommendations for an airport hotel for Saturday night.
Programme Details, Participants & Trip Highlights
Resources
Registration fees
US$1,750 per person including hotel stay (Wednesday-Saturday), all meals and local transport (including regional flights).
To participate
To RSVP or for more information on program participation, please contact Tarlin Saye at tsaye@synergos.org.