Gedik Education and Social Aid Foundation (GEV) was established by Gedik Holding on 07.09.1994 with the aim of contributing to national education and the development of welding technology in Turkey. GEV has undertaken all kinds of activities and initiatives in these areas as a social duty. In this context, the Foundation has been working with the Ministry of National Education, higher education institutions and private sector organizations in a multidimensional manner since its establishment. GEV has successfully implemented many projects such as schools, dormitories, vocational training centers and educational institutions serving the disabled.
The Foundation has received Certificates of Appreciation and Gratitude from various institutions and organizations, in relation to the various aid it has provided in line with its objectives. These include Certificates of Appreciation from the Republic of Turkey Ministry of National Education and a Plaque and Certificate of Gratitude from the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey on 23.12.1999. GEV organized the “International Welding Technology '96 Symposium” in Istanbul on May 15-17,1996. “Welder Development Seminars”, which were previously given by companies owned by the founders of the Foundation, have been organized periodically since 1995 with the contributions of GEV. The Foundation, which provides theoretical and practical training on welding technologies to employees of private sector organizations, provided free training to 32,500 people between 1994 and 2009. Since 2008, the Foundation has been a responsible member of IIW (International Institute of Welding) Turkey, headquartered in Paris. Since March 2009, GEV has also been organizing international diploma and certificate programs affiliated with the IIW, which are valid all over the world.
Our Vision
Working for a prosperous society where all individuals enjoy equal rights Young people, women and individuals with special needs face inequalities in participation in economic and social life. As Gedik Education Foundation, we work for a prosperous society where all individuals enjoy equal rights through education, production and sharing.
Our Mission
In order to contribute to social development through education, production and sharing as Gedik Education Foundation, we are committed to carrying out all kinds of activities such as organizing trainings in areas that society needs, empowering women in working life, conducting social activities in line with the needs of individuals with special needs, and carrying out activities in different fields of art within the Gedik Art Foundation- that will contribute to society and therefore to humanity.