Find out more about our 2025-2026 grantees below: 

TEMA Vakfı  is one of Turkey's leading environmental foundations, working to prevent soil erosion, protect natural habitats, and support reforestation and environmental education across the country. IWI contributed 600 tree saplings. 

MOR ÇATI Kadın Sığınağı Vakfı  is a pioneering Turkish organization founded in 1990 to combat violence against women and support women and their children who experience domestic and gender-based violence. It aims to empower women rather by creating safe spaces and supporting their right to live free from violence and discrimination. Mor Çatı operates both a solidarity centre and an independent women’s shelter, offering social, psychological, and legal support to women and children affected by violence. IWI donated a portion of our net proceeds from our Winter Bazaar to them. 

KURTARAN EV DERNEK is a Turkish NGO dedicated to rescuing, protecting, and improving the lives of animals in need. The organization focuses primarily on stray and abandoned animals, providing emergency rescue, veterinary care, rehabilitation, and safe shelter. In addition, Kurtaran Ev Derneği works to promote animal rights, responsible pet ownership, and public awareness through education, advocacy, and community-based projects. Their work is driven by compassion and a strong commitment to creating a more humane society for animals. IWI granted parts of our net proceeds from our Winter Bazaar as well.

TÖÇEV works to ensure that every child has the right to education, offering scholarships, educational support, and long-term opportunities to children in need across Türkiye. Their commitment to empowering children and helping them build a brighter future is truly inspiring. IWI provided them with a complimentary stall at the 2025 IWI Winter Bazaar. Through the sales made at their stand, TÖÇEV was able to support one month of educational expenses for 10 students.

Three additional organizations were provided a complimentary table at our Winter Fair 2025. This gave them the opportunity to sell their products in support of their own projects, while also providing greater visibility, awareness, and meaningful connections within our community: 

• BOMONTI FAKIRHANE (Fransiz Fakirhanesi) is a historic French-founded residence for elderly people in need, located in the Bomontineighbourhood of Şişli. It is run by "the little sisters of the poor" and provides long-term care support, and housing for mostly low-income senior citizens. 

• ERENKÖY ROTARACT KÜLÜBÜ is a youth-based service and volunteer organization in Istanbul, operating under Rotary International. It brings together young professionals and students to carry out social responsibility projects, support community development, and promote leadership, personal growth, and friendship.

• ISTANBUL ERGUVAN KADIN KOOPERATİFİ is a women's producer and entrepreneurial cooperative based in Istanbul. It was started by a group of women who came together to support each other in creating and selling handmade and home-produced goods. The cooperative's goal is to empower women economically and socially by turning their talents into marketable products and helping them build confidence and financial independence.