Genç İHH Competitors

The Turkish Red Crescent was born of a desire of a group of idealist Ottoman doctors to treat wounded and soldiers on the battlefield. The National Society, formerly known as "Ottoman Relief Society for the Wounded and Sick Soldiers", was funded on 11 July 1868. Later on in 1923, the Society was renamed as the Turkey Red Crescent Association and finally in 1947 the organization named Turkish Red Crescent.

Basic Principles and Objectives To carry out work on Islamic belief, worship and ethics, enlighten society on religion and administer places of worship (Article 1, Law No.633) in line with the principle of secularism, by staying out of all political views and thinking and aspiring to national solidarity and integration (Article 136 in the Constitution). -To take substantial information based on the Quran and Sunnah, which are two fundamental sources of religion as a basis while enlightening society on religion, -To take into consideration Muslims' 14 century-long religious experience and value modern life and common heritage of mankind. -To offer services according to the principles of citizenship without distinction of sect, understanding and practice regarding religion. -To continuously produce knowledge, share this knowledge with society and make timely statements on current issues. -To accept that standing by people who need care and support like the disabled, homeless, elderly, poor and prisoners is an inseparable part of religious service. -To have religious officials who have assimilated Islamic faith and its practical principles, have a high educational and cultural level, are at peace with themselves and society, play a pioneering role in human relations, understand their counterparts and can produce practical solutions to religious issues, can use religion and scientific data together and live an exemplary life with their words and behavior. -To contribute to Turks living abroad not to lose their self-identity and be in harmony with the society they are living in without being assimilated. -To introduce Türkiye's experience and heritage in the field of religion abroad, enable Islam to be correctly understood, closely follow discussions about religious understanding and practices in both EU member states and Türkiye and give accurate information to the public opinion in the West on this matter.

IHH is a Turkish NGO active in more than 100 countries. Established in 1992 and officially registered in Istanbul in 1995, IHH provides humanitarian relief in areas of war, earthquake, hunger, and conflicts. The IHH holds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council since 2004.