Aim: This project aims to support the new report of the The Independent Commission on Turkey (ICT) which was formed in 2004 by a group of former prominent statesmen of some EU countries. The ICT was established with the support of the Open Society Foundation and the British Council in order to examine arguments and to explore the potential benefits and challenges of Turkey’s membership to the EU, thereby stimulating a more balanced, objective and informed debate in Europe about Turkish accession.
Partners: Open Society Foundation, Turkey
Contacts: Esra Canakci and Berrak Altun

Project Period: 2009 - 2014
Aim: Our Shared Europe project is the British Council’s response to one of the major cultural challenges facing our continent today - the growing mutual mistrust between Muslim communities and wider European society. “Our Shared Europe” seeks to find common ground, and build shared values, perspectives and behaviours that are based on mutual respect and trust.

For more information about the project; please check out "Our Shared Europe" website

Contact: Esra Çanakcı or Berrak Altun

Project Period: 2009 - 2011
Aim: British Council’s regional “Social Entrepreneurship” project aims to develop new relationships and partnerships with the UK to address social, economic and environmental challenges through social entrepreneurship and social enterprises.
Partners: Third Sector Foundation of Turkey (TÜSEV)
Contacts: Selin Yaşamış or Ozan Dinçer