Bylaws

BYLAWS OF VERENEL AID AND SOLIDARITY ASSOCIATION

 

ARTICLE 1: NAME OF THE ASSOCIATION

The name of the association is Veren El Aid and Solidarity Association. It uses the abbreviation Veren El Association.

 

ARTICLE 2: HEADQUARTERS OF THE ASSOCIATION

The headquarters of the association is located in Ankara. To achieve its objectives, the association may open branches and representative offices both domestically and internationally.

 

ARTICLE 3: PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION

The purpose of the association is to elevate the socio-economic level of our society, contribute to the preservation and promotion of our historical and cultural values, develop awareness of social responsibility, mutual aid, and solidarity within our community, and provide all kinds of material and moral assistance including food, clothing, health, cleaning supplies, education, heating, rent, shelter, housing, marriage support, and business establishment to all people in need, whether in our country or abroad, who are affected by any kind of disaster such as war, earthquake, flood, fire, or other causes, including the elderly, abandoned, homeless, children and youth, those wishing to marry but lacking means, the unemployed or those with insufficient income, and all individuals or families in need of third-party support, regardless of designation. Additionally, the association aims to establish and provide all kinds of educational institutions to reintegrate these individuals into society and to offer all educational services in line with our country's interests.

 

The association shall undertake initiatives to support all activities beneficial to society.

The aid and services envisioned by the association are open to all without restriction to any specific region or group. Consequently, in delivering its intended aid and services, the association shall provide assistance without any discrimination based on color, language, religion, race, sect, political or philosophical opinion, class, gender, region, country, or similar grounds.

The association shall not engage in any form of political activity.

 

ARTICLE 4: ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE THE ASSOCIATION'S OBJECTIVES

a) Aid-Related Activities

The association protects and provides all kinds of in-kind and financial assistance to vulnerable individuals, including the poor, needy families, orphans, widows, street children, homeless individuals of all ages, the sick, displaced persons, and refugees, provided that necessary permissions are obtained from relevant institutions. To realize these objectives, the association establishes and operates nursing homes, shelters, rehabilitation centers for street children and the disabled, soup kitchens, slaughterhouses, nurseries, guesthouses, and food banks in compliance with food banking regulations. It sets up tent camps, logistics centers, social-purpose stores, and similar facilities. The association distributes meals to those in need and procures related services. Additionally, it accepts all types of sacrificial donations and organizes domestic and international Qurban programs to further its mission.

 

The association conducts studies to identify those in genuine need within the country, establishing a dedicated unit for this purpose. It creates a nationwide poverty map by neighborhood and identifies individuals, organizations, and sister families to assist the poor. Accordingly, it determines and assists those who have contributed to promoting our country and culture through humanitarian aid, education, cultural activities etc., both domestically and abroad, but have fallen into need due to illness, old age or similar reasons. Thus, it provides food, rent, shelter, housing, heating, clothing, cleaning supplies, business establishment support, and household goods to those in need without requiring them to apply. The association organizes and participates in such initiatives, collaborates with other associations sharing similar objectives, and both gives and receives assistance. As the association's activities serve public benefit, it may utilize state-owned real estate properties.

 

b) Socially Oriented Activities

To generate income for the association and for educational purposes, conferences, symposia, panels, and seminars are organized on topics such as human rights, women's rights, children's rights, family communication, and family issues. Projects are developed and carried out in these areas. Volunteer families are formed, and home and workplace visits are conducted. Family meetings, gatherings with meals or tea, are arranged. Events such as charity bazaars, auctions, sports competitions, picnics, and concerts are also organized. Programs to introduce and integrate the poor with those who help them are carried out, including the development of "sibling family" practices. Ceremonies for the circumcision of impoverished children are organized. The funerals of the destitute and lonely are arranged. The marriage expenses of poor individuals are covered, and weddings are organized for them.

 

c) Education-Oriented Activities

In accordance with the relevant legislation, and both domestically and internationally, the association provides values education to preserve and strengthen family unity. It offers educational and counseling services to all members of the family as needed or facilitates their provision. It supports psychological and moral education and collaborates with organizations engaged in educational activities for street children and individuals with physical and mental disabilities. The association establishes schools, dormitories, courses, rehabilitation centers, nurseries, kindergartens, development rooms, libraries, study halls, tutoring homes, institutes, and scientific research and development centers at all levels. It also provides all kinds of in-kind and financial assistance to such institutions. Scholarships, food, clothing, and equipment are provided to impoverished students who study, reside, or receive education in these places. Within available means, the association may construct and operate buildings for these purposes or transfer the operational rights to others.

 

The association provides material and moral support to students at every level of education, from academics pursuing their careers to those in need, without making any distinctions based on language, religion, race, etc., and offers scholarships.

 

In the context of the causes and prevention of poverty, the association engages in activities to educate the public. In this regard, it ensures that the aid provided contributes to individuals and families becoming self-sufficient, particularly through entrepreneurship and similar initiatives.

 

For the benefit of society, the association creates websites on general knowledge and various fields, providing informative and educational content for the common use of humanity across all areas of life through the internet. In this way, it also generates income for the association.

 

 

d) Health-Oriented Activities

Within the scope permitted by relevant legislation and available resources, the association ensures the treatment of impoverished patients in need of health assistance. It contributes to the costs of all kinds of medications and treatments in cases of childbirth, accidents, and illnesses. Treatments are arranged both domestically and internationally, and facilities such as dispensaries, clinics, maternity wards, hospitals, mobile health teams, health cabins, pharmacies, etc., are established or supported to contribute to this goal. Preventive healthcare services and patient transportation services are provided. Joint projects are carried out with all organizations operating in the health sector, and services are purchased when needed. Accommodation is provided for patients and their relatives coming from outside the city during the treatment period, and related services are purchased. Assistance in the form of devices and materials is provided to individuals with disabilities and organizations working with them.

 

A volunteer health team is formed, and in-service training is provided. Health personnel and medical supplies are sent to regions in need. Activities are organized to raise public awareness on health issues.

Subject to obtaining the necessary permits, search and rescue teams are established to operate during disasters. The required equipment and materials are procured, and team members are trained for their designated tasks. Preparation for disasters includes storing equipment, supplies, and materials in designated locations, as well as setting up logistics centers for use when needed.

 

In areas such as public health, maternal health, child health, pregnancy, women's diseases, mental health within the family, hygiene, first aid, depression, alcohol and substance addiction, etc., the association organizes informative and educational seminars, panels, symposiums, conferences, and meetings. It also initiates and facilitates projects and organizes events to raise awareness and educate the community.

 

 

e) Environment-Related Activities

The association carries out preventive efforts to combat the degradation and pollution of the natural environment. In this regard, it conducts activities to raise public awareness on issues such as environmental pollution, disruption of ecological balance, erosion, and global warming. It collaborates with organizations working in these areas. Research is conducted on agriculture, farming, and livestock, projects are prepared, and contributions are made to such activities. In this context, the association participates in activities for the protection of the natural environment both domestically and internationally. It also undertakes the preservation, repair, and restoration of historical and cultural assets, structures, and monuments, and provides material and moral support to those engaged in such work.

 

To enhance the knowledge and skills of the association's members, employees, and volunteers in relation to their work, it provides opportunities for them to receive training both domestically and internationally. Foreign language training is also arranged as needed.

 

 

f) Collaborative Activities

To achieve its goals and develop its activities, the association collaborates with public institutions, civil society organizations, and private entities within the scope permitted by relevant legislation. In this regard, it collaborates with domestic and international public institutions, foundations, associations, professional chambers, unions, federations, and confederations. To fulfill its objectives, it may merge with other associations that share compatible purposes to establish federations, participate in federation formations, provide support, and take leadership roles. For this purpose, it opens branches domestically and internationally and encourages the establishment of separate associations. It also benefits from United Nations and other international funds, prepares projects to access such funding, and supports organizations that develop such projects.

 

In line with its objectives, the association collaborates with civil society organizations such as foundations and unions, as well as public institutions and organizations, in areas not prohibited by law, to achieve a common purpose. With the decision of the board of directors, it establishes platforms and becomes a member of existing platforms.

 

g) Activities to Increase Association Revenue and Promote Awareness

Subject to obtaining the necessary permits, and in line with its objectives, the association raises funds and promotes awareness through various means such as donation boxes, charity stands, donation and project accounts in banks, SMS donations, mail-order donations, online donations (virtual POS), and telephone donations. It organizes events such as charity bazaars, conferences, exhibitions, panels, seminars, and symposiums. It participates in such activities and sets up booths. It publishes books, brochures, magazines, bulletins, digital content rooms, and similar materials. It arranges promotional activities and organizes trips for promotional purposes.

The association establishes and operates economic enterprises, cooperatives, and foundations, and becomes a partner in businesses and cooperatives. It purchases real estate, accepts donations of property, constructs buildings, leases them, and uses them in accordance with the association's objectives. It also operates such properties to generate income. It engages in crop cultivation in gardens, fields, and planting areas, and accepts and collects donations related to such activities.

The association accepts donations made to it in the form of cash, food, clothing, tools and equipment, fuel, cleaning supplies and materials, as well as live animal donations. It accepts, purchases, or rents any type of vehicle necessary for the association's activities, covers related expenses, and procures all kinds of technical equipment, fixed assets, and stationery materials to ensure a productive working environment for the realization of its objectives.

In accordance with the provisions of the Law on Collecting Aid and other relevant legislation, the association initiates and conducts in-kind and cash donation campaigns and places donation boxes in designated locations.

The association brings the aid specified in its objectives to the attention of the public through written and visual media. In doing so, it highlights and emphasizes the community's spirit of assistance and solidarity, social responsibility, national and spiritual values, respect for human dignity, and the development of awareness around these principles. In this context, it produces or sponsors audio and visual broadcasts and supports those who create such content. Additionally, it participates in or facilitates cultural and artistic activities such as press initiatives, cinema films, advertisement films, and theatrical works that serve this purpose. It utilizes the internet for promotional and advertising activities. It organizes scientific meetings, conducts observations, prepares reports, establishes and operates scientific research, development, and application centers, and provides financial support to individuals or institutions working in these fields.

The association constructs structures such as roads, bridges, fountains, water wells and pipelines, rest areas, playgrounds, school parks, schools, social and cultural facilities, sports fields and halls, and places of worship. It undertakes or assists in their repair and restoration. It names these places after the association, our historical heroes, scientists, or those who sponsor them. For these purposes, it seeks assistance from scientists and experts in the field, and commissions plans and projects.

The association carries out studies and commissions projects in all areas such as agriculture, livestock farming, culture, art, education, sports, and technical fields to secure income from European Union grants.

 

h) Utilization of Association Assets

Historical and antique items donated to the association that cannot be used as aid materials are examined by the nearest Museum Directorate under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. If these items are not deemed cultural assets under Law No. 2863 on the Protection of Cultural and Natural Property and related regulations, they are sold through auction or bids, with proceeds used for the association's objectives.

The association may also sell assets that have lost economic value or become inadequate, such as equipment, buildings, facilities, or land, in accordance with relevant legislation. Proceeds are used to acquire replacements or further the association's mission. In-kind donations may be sold and converted to cash for use in line with the association's purposes.

The immovable properties that the association currently owns or will acquire in the future can be rented out to other institutions, organizations, or individuals for a specific fee or consideration for either short-term or long-term periods during times when the association is not using or operating them. Additionally, the usage and operation rights may temporarily be granted free of charge to such institutions or organizations, provided they operate in accordance with the association’s objectives.

 

I) Utilization of Volunteers

The association may utilize volunteers in all activities undertaken to achieve its objectives. It provides training and organizes seminars for selected volunteers both domestically and internationally. Subcommittees and commissions are formed by volunteers related to the association's activities. The association assigns these commissions specific tasks, granting them the necessary authorities. A regulation is prepared to outline the duties and authorities of these volunteers. Volunteers are not paid, but the association covers expenses such as transportation, accommodation, and lodging related to the work and services they perform.

 

 

ARTICLE 5: FOUNDERS OF THE ASSOCIATION

The "Veren el Solidarity and Mutual Aid Association" was founded by the individuals listed below, all of whom are citizens of the Republic of Turkey.

 

 

Name Surname	PLACE OF BIRTH	DATE OF BIRTH	CITY/DISTRICT WHERE REGISTERED IN THE POPULATION RECORDS
Mehmet KAÇAN	Kayseri	04. 12. 1972	Kayseri/Melikgazi
Galip KAYA	Sarız	16. 03. 1970	Kayseri/Sarız
Mahmut AYSEL	Tomarza	02. 08. 1957	Kayseri/Melikgazi
İbrahim ŞİMŞEK	Yahyalı	01. 11. 1958	Kayseri/Yahyalı
İsmail DURMUŞ	Çevril	30. 06. 1963	Kayseri/Kocasinan
Mahmut KÖSE	Tomarza	15. 03. 1962	Kayseri/Melikgazi
Galip GARİP	Kayseri	07. 01. 1974	Kayseri/Kocasinan

 

 

ARTICLE 6: ASSOCIATION LOGO

The association's logo consists of a sprout that begins curling from the first "e" in the word "verenel" and loops up to the letter "v." Above it are two pistachio-green leaves, one smaller and one larger. Below the dark green "verenel" text is the pistachio-green word "derneği."