# Establishment and mission of Meral Akşener Foundation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/establishment-and-mission-of-meral-akener-foundation
> Updated: 2026-10-17T12:07:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Meral Akşener Foundation was officially established in Istanbul with an initial capital of 5 million TL. Managed by Meral Akşener, Esma Bekar, and Fatih Akşener, the foundation focuses on providing economic support to women, children, and students, with plans to expand operations to Ankara.

Following its establishment, the foundation released a mission statement centered on combating social inequality and promoting equal opportunity in Turkey. Its planned activities encompass education, healthcare, social support, and vocational development. To achieve its goals, the organization intends to collaborate with universities, public institutions, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations to implement sustainable projects aimed at strengthening social solidarity.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: Meral Akşener Foundation announces mission for social equality

The Meral Akşener Foundation has announced its mission to promote social equality and equal opportunity in Turkey through projects in education, health, and social support.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meral-akener-foundation-announces-mission-for-social-equality

### 2026-09-18: Meral Akşener Foundation officially established in Istanbul

The Meral Akşener Foundation has been officially established in Istanbul with 5 million TL in initial assets to support women, children, and students facing economic hardship.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meral-akener-foundation-officially-established-in-istanbul

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