Asfa Holding Board Chairman and Philanthropist Asaf Atasoy published a message on the occasion of Foundations Week.

Asfa Holding Board Chairman Asaf Atasoy included the following statements in his message;

Foundations are one of the most beautiful manifestations of the understanding of cooperation and solidarity that our nation has adopted throughout history. The foundation tradition, which aims to make goodness permanent, has contributed to the strengthening of social justice; it has given hope to those in need and direction to education and art.

Today, this ancient heritage is being reinterpreted in accordance with the requirements of the age and continues to serve every segment of society. The foundations that have emerged from the conscience of our nation for centuries are an institutionalized civilization institution on the path of charity and service. Today, through foundations, food is brought to those in need, light to the path of students, and relief to the hearts of the oppressed; the most powerful representation of social justice, mercy and solidarity in our lives is kept alive. We are aware that it is a national duty and civilizational duty to keep these ancient institutions that elevate our national honor alive, to recognize them and to introduce them to future generations.

The mosques, inns, baths, caravanserais, soup kitchens, hospitals, madrasahs and social complexes that our nation has built over the centuries and left to us are carrying the spirit of the past to the future with the efforts of our General Directorate of Foundations.

On the occasion of Foundations Week, I once again realize the importance of keeping this high understanding and tradition of charity alive; I wholeheartedly believe that this sublime heritage, which keeps the spirit of social solidarity alive, will be a source of inspiration for our future.

As a reflection of our civilization, foundations have been the strongest expression of social solidarity, brotherhood and compassion for centuries. I wholeheartedly congratulate all individuals and institutions who have contributed to foundation services; I hope that this meaningful week will further strengthen our culture of cooperation and sharing. I wholeheartedly celebrate the “Foundations Week” of our dear nation and wish that the spirit of foundations will always remain alive.

While congratulating all individuals and organizations that contribute to foundation services for their work, I hope that this meaningful week will further strengthen the feelings of cooperation and sharing in our society; I sincerely congratulate all our citizens on Foundations Week.

Abdullah Yigit-Istanbul

Last Update: 09 May 2025