A Personal Message from the Executive Director

As we face our world today, Istanbul Center approaches the world with realistic optimism to build a better future for tomorrow.  We believe that small positive actions can make significant changes in our lives and the world. 

We choose to face the challenges of today's world with dialogue through educational, cultural and humanitarian works. Our main principles of dialogue are paramount to our activities and Mission:

Be peaceful and respectful
Accept each other as we are
Engage in dialogue not debate
Focus on our similarities as humans while acknowledging our differences

To be able to reach our commitment to our local society, as described in our Mission, we enjoy collaborating with the local community in many ways which you will find outlined here.

As we are a non-profit, civic organization, we rely on hundreds of volunteers throughout the year to help with our programs.  Our volunteers deserve recognition and special thanks for all the hard work that they do.

We hope you will join us in our quest for a better tomorrow so that we may all live and grow with one another and, above all, learn from each other.

Please feel free to contact me at any time.

Thank you.

Yours very truly,

Mr. Tarik CELIK
Executive Director