Charitable organizations in Northern Cyprus: where to turn and how to help

In Northern Cyprus, there are funds and volunteer organizations that you can turn to for help (including for foreigners) and to which you can contribute through donations or participation. Official websites and social media are most commonly used for contact: Kemal Saraçoğlu Foundation (Nicosia), Tulips and the expat support line, KAR (Kyrenia Animal Rescue). Below are contacts and a clear guide on what to do.

• Organizations and Contacts
• How to Do This
• Glossary
• Frequently Asked Questions
• If You Need Consultation on Registering a Charity in Northern Cyprus

Organizations and Contacts

Kemal Saraçoğlu Foundation (Nicosia): assistance for children with leukemia and cancer

The foundation helps children diagnosed with leukemia/cancer and their families, supporting treatment and aid programs. The foundation also runs initiatives to recruit bone marrow donors.

Phone: +90 (392) 227 06 16

Tulips: support for people with cancer diagnoses

Tulips provides practical and emotional support to people with cancer and their families. According to the organization (March 2024), monthly commitments require at least 737,000 TL, supporting around 1,800 patients at a time, with approximately 700 new patients joining each year.

Phone (office): +90 (392) 227 05 85

Phone (expat support line): +90 548 870 2276

FARC (Famagusta): dog shelter and adoption

A volunteer organization in Famagusta that supports the shelter and facilitates the adoption of stray animals. Project social media:

• https://www.facebook.com/farcpage/
• https://www.instagram.com/farcanines/

Altın Patiler Derneği: assistance for stray animals

An initiative supporting stray animals. Link to Facebook.

KAR (Kyrenia Animal Rescue): assistance for stray animals in Kyrenia

The organization helps stray animals and runs rescue and adoption programs.

Phone: +90 533 869 40 98

Wildlife Protection Fund/Initiative

Phone: +90 548 811 11 90

Facebook of the project

CENGOV: greening and community projects

A volunteer organization that organizes charitable events in Northern Cyprus and abroad, supports sports and cultural development for children and youth up to 25 years old, and engages in greening, parks, and environmental projects.

Phone: +90 542 862 13 79

How to Do This

1. Choose an organization from the list above and open its official website or social media page.
2. Check sections such as Donation/Donate, "Donations", "Details", "How to Help", "Volunteer" and the terms for accepting assistance.
3. If you need help (medical, social, animal-related), send a direct message to the page or use the contacts on the site, specifying the city in Northern Cyprus and a brief description of the situation.
4. If you want to volunteer, clarify the type of participation: shifts, one-time tasks, transportation, fostering, collection of items, or fundraising.
5. If you want to help with items, follow the guide: where to donate unwanted items in Northern Cyprus.

Glossary

• Charity Organization (NGO) — a non-profit structure that gathers resources (time, money, items) and directs them to socially beneficial purposes.
• Donation — voluntary financial or material assistance to an organization via its official details.
• Volunteering — participation in an organization's work with your time and skills without payment (e.g., helping a shelter, sorting and delivering items, events).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I seek help if I am not a citizen of Northern Cyprus?

Many organizations provide help regardless of citizenship. It is best to clarify the terms directly via the contacts of the specific organization.

How can I donate safely?

It is usually safest to use the details listed on the organization's official website or official social media pages and keep a proof of payment.

Can I help in ways other than money?

Yes. Volunteer shifts, transportation assistance, fostering animals, help at events, and donating items according to the organization’s needs are often in demand.

Where should I write if an animal needs urgent help?

Generally, the fastest way is to send a direct message to the rescue organizations’ pages (e.g., FARC or KAR) specifying the location and photos/videos if appropriate.

How can I know that the organization is actually operating?

Check for an official website/page, regular posts, up-to-date contacts, and transparent support methods (details, reports, project descriptions).

If You Need Consultation on Registering a Charity in Northern Cyprus

If you want to start a charity or understand which form is best for your activity?

You can contact our legal partner — the company DeJure for consultation with a licensed lawyer in Northern Cyprus.

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