Darüssafaka Association
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The Darüşşafaka Association (Darüşşafaka Cemiyeti) is an educational association originally founded to train apprentices. It is one of the oldest associations in Turkey
, founded in 1863.
and Darüşşafaka Sport Club. Currently the association also runs some retirement homes and a hospital, which mostly serves its donors.
The association owns also the Süreyya Opera House
in Kadıköy
, Istanbul that is operated by the local municipality.
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
, founded in 1863.
History
Under the Sultan's warrant, the Darüşşafaka Association was founded in 30 March 1863 under the name of "Cemiyet-i Tedrisiye-i İslamiye" for the training and education of needy orphans. Its first activity was facilitating the education of appprentices of the Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) in their spare time. The name of the association was changed to "Türk Okutma Kurumu" on 26 April 1935 and finally to "Darüşşafaka Cemiyeti" on 3 January 1953.Current activities
The Darüşşafaka Association's main institutions are the Darüşşafaka High SchoolDarüssafaka High School
Darüşşafaka High School is one of the most prominent and influential schools of Turkey and is currently located in Maslak, Istanbul. The school was founded by the Darüşşafaka Association with the name "Islamic Education Association" in 1873. This date is controversial, with some sources claiming...
and Darüşşafaka Sport Club. Currently the association also runs some retirement homes and a hospital, which mostly serves its donors.
The association owns also the Süreyya Opera House
Süreyya Opera House
Süreyya Opera House, also called Süreyya Cultural Center , is an opera hall located in Kadıköy district of Istanbul, Turkey. The building is designed by architect Kegam Kavafyan by order of a Deputy for Istanbul Süreyya İlmen, it was originally established in 1927 as the first musical theatre on...
in Kadıköy
Kadiköy
Kadıköy is a large, populous, and cosmopolitan district of İstanbul, Turkey on the Asian side of the Sea of Marmara, facing the historic city centre on the European side of the Bosporus...
, Istanbul that is operated by the local municipality.