Our Main Events

Our Main Events

Canadian Turkish Educational and Cultural Foundation

Our Goals

Canadian Turkish Educational and Cultural Foundation

is a registered non-profit charity organization.

1. Community Center

Paying off our mortgage for our community center

 

2. Turkish Library

The first in BC

3. Turkish Classes

For kids and adults

4. Cultural Outreach

Expanding activities in Vancouver

WHY DO WE NEED
SUPPORT ?

Monthly Mortgage
 
Your donation helps cover the monthly payments and maintenance for our community center, providing a home for our cultural and social gatherings

Utility

Help keep our center running with a contribution towards essential utility bills like electricity, water, and internet.

Events & Activities

This fund supports our community-uniting activities, from national holiday celebrations and art workshops to our educational programs for children.

AYKUT BİLGİN President
With your contributions, we get one step closer to our goal. We are grateful.

SUPPORT OUR CAUSE

Explore Our Shop: Products That Connect & Inspire

Discover unique products that celebrate Turkish culture and support our educational initiatives. From beautifully crafted Qur'an-ı Kerim editions to custom-designed t-shirts, every purchase directly contributes to our community programs and events.

For any other class hour demands, please send an email to: events@canadianturkishfoundation.ca

Our Beautiful World

Friday Prayers

Join our community for the blessed weekly Jumu'ah (Friday) prayers. It is a dedicated time for spiritual reflection, unity, and an insightful sermon (khutbah). Prayers are held every Friday at 1:30 PM in our Foundation Center Building. All are welcome.
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Quran Classes

Our classes for understanding and learning the Holy Quran, open to all age groups, are now accepting registrations for the new term. Contact us for more details.
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Turkish Classes Upcoming

Our new semester, developed in partnership with the Yunus Emre Institute, starts in September 20! We offer classes for all ages and levels (A1 & A2) in a fun and supportive community environment.
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MEET OUR TEAM

Meet the Heroes Who Make It Happen

The dedicated leaders working tirelessly to bring our vision and mission to life.

Aykut Bilgin

President

As the founding President of our association, Aykut is responsible for setting the overall strategy and implementing our vision. With his experience in community development, he leads every step of our project. His greatest motivation is to create lasting value that benefits the community.

Metin Çınar

V. President

Our Vice President, Metin, is in charge of operational processes and project management. With his deep experience in financial planning and administrative matters, he ensures that our resources are used most efficiently and that our projects are completed on time.

Ramazan Kılıç

V. President

As Vice President responsible for community relations and social events, Ramazan is the voice and face of our organization. He works to increase volunteer and member engagement and organizes events that strengthen the bond with our community.