The Istanbul office of Heinrich Böll Stiftung has been active since 1994 and currently operates as an association.
Since its establishment, the Turkey office has supported political dialogue between Türkiye, Germany and the European Union, and has closely followed Türkiye’s EU accession and negotiation process.
The association conducts academic studies and research, publishes reports and books, and organises conferences and symposia. It also runs two scholarship programmes at undergraduate and graduate levels in the fields of ecology and democratisation.
In addition to its own projects, it supports rights-based civil society initiatives that advocate for human rights and equality before the law for everyone without exception; are founded on the principles of the rule of law; uphold integrity and transparency; work to safeguard a democratic social order; and are attentive to gender and ecological concerns.
Heinrich Böll Stiftung Istanbul is committed to creating space for diverse voices and fostering intellectual diversity.
Our office’s areas of work:
- Ecology and climate change
- Democratisation and human rights
- Foreign policy and security, as well as migration and refugee rights
Istanbul Office - Turkey
Heinrich Böll Foundation
Director Istanbul - Turkey Office
Dawid Bartelt
E info@tr.boell.org