The Education and Training Programs of the Foundation are carried on in the General Headquarters Buildings. (See: Educational Programs)

This is a single story building that encloses an area of 300m2. The Executive Board and administrative personnel carry on their work in this building. In addition to administration, the Computers Training Unit and one section of the Individual Education Units are housed here.

The construction costs for this building has been been met by the Embassy of the German Federal Republic, our friendly ally. We will always remember Mrs. Negwer, Ambassador Negwer’s spouse, and Mrs.Eickhoff, ,Ambassador Eickhoff’s spouse, with gratitude, who showed their concern and worked with utmost care and during the construction process.

This building also covers an area of 300m2. In the four group study rooms, one individual education room, and one recreation and play room that are in this unit, students receive early childhood education and those who are at a teachable level are given self-care training and conceptual education. In addition, in this building there are one large lounge area, a kitchen, and restrooms.

The construction costs of this building was also met by our friendly ally Federal German Republic. We would like to express our gratitude for Mrs. Negwer, Ambassador Negwer’s spouse, and for Mrs. Eickhoff, Ambassador Eickhoff’s spouse, who showed their care and concern and worked with dilligence during the construction process.

A single story building covering an area of 300m2, this structure has five group rooms and one music room which are utilized to teach the skills necessary for independent living, with classes such as reading and writing, simple arithmetic, and life studies, to youth who can be educated.

The construction costs for this building were met by the late Mr. Cevdet Kösemen, Mech. Eng., of Sutek Construction firm. His memory is always with us, with our gratitude.

This is a two-story building that covers an area of 600m2. The main objective for the construction of this building is to provide spaces for teaching woodworking and carpentry skills to mentally disabled students. The youth who have the inclination and talent for receiving professional training and rehabilitation on woodworking use this facility. The equipment and interior furnishings of this building are as complete as those of a small carpentry factory. The aim is also to provide a protective work place and environment for those individuals who demonstrate further progress in this area. The wood products and crafts that are produced in this workshop are introduced to the public and marketed at festivities and bazaars organized by the Headquarters.

The young students who participate in these activities receive further training in the painting workshop located on the lower floor of this building. In a section of the lower floor, our Volunteer Member, Alan McGill, produces sail and ‘optimist’ boats to market for the benefit of our Foundation. Our boats can be seen sailing on Lake Mogan.

The construction costs for this building has been met through the social and public activities organized by the Foundation Headquarters and donations from volunteers and philanthropist members of the society. For the provision of the mechanical equipment, we owe heartfelt thanks to the Embassy of the German Federal Republic. For the construction process, we always remember the late Mr. İsmail Hakkı Zarakolu for his work, care and concern, with much gratitude

This two-story building is 500m2 in enclosed area. In the upper level of this building, professional rehabilitation services are offered to our students. The works produced by the young students who receive training in making overshoes, marbling, and cloth dying/painting workshops are presented to the public at our bazaar and festivity days as fundraising. In addition, future orders for overshoes are received here. The events planning office of the Executive Board is also located in this building.

The two large lounge areas with kitchen that are located on the lower level of the building are reserved for painting, music, play, and recreation activities. In these two units, activities that are necessary for daily life, such as simple cooking, hand washing of small laundry, ironing, etc., are taught to the mentally disabled youth, to help them gain these basic skills.

The cost for this building was met by the Embassy of the German Federal Republic as well. During the construction process, Mrs. Negwer, Ambassador Negwer’s spouse, and Mrs. Eickhoff, Ambassador Eickhoff’s spouse, showed their deep concern and worked very hard; we will always remember both with much gratitude.

The Canteen which is located in the porch area at the lower level of the Professional Rehabilitation Building has been organized to teach the mentally disabled youth to help them gain skills in activities such as shopping and serving at restaurants. This unit is also utilized as a rest area for the teachers.

This prefabricated structure has 270m2 of enclosed area. In this building, older mentally disabled individuals receive rehabilitation services, to enable them lead resourceful and happy lives. They are led to practice basic kitchen and housework they may need to learn for every day life. Here, activities such as painting, music, and drama are organized for them to participate in, as well.

The construction of this building was realized after our project which was prepared by the Foundation Headquarters was accepted by the Government of Japan. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to our ally Japan, with much gratitude.

This single story building encloses a 700m2 area. In this building we have spacious halls for physical therapy, smaller unit spaces, experts’ offices, and two hydrotherapy (therapy using water) units. There are also showers and restrooms installed in this building. The search for sponsors for further interior furnishings for this building are currently continuing.

This building was constructed by the reknowned philanthropist and businessman Mr. Önder Cavcav. His examplary approach and considerable donation will always be remembered by our Foundation and our volunteers, with our utmost gratitude.

Built as a reinforced concrete structure spanned with a space frame, this building encloses an area of 650m2. In addition to the sports arena, rooms and offices for teachers and coaches, locker rooms for dressing, showers and toilets are to be found in this building. We believe that carrying on their activities and training under the shelter of the Foundation, instead being bussed to various sports halls within the city and in the Gölbasi County, will help further increase the successes of our students in sports.

Province-wide and regional sports meets to be held in this Sports Hall are also in plan.

We have been able to build our Sports Hall with generous donations and technical assitance from Spor Toto Organization Directorate and Vakifbank Headquarters; we owe them our gratitude and thanks.

This is a single story prefabricated structure with 55m2 of enclosed area. It facilitates the pilot application for the Transition to Independent Living Project. Financed and donated to the Foundation by our Honorary President Makbule Ölçen and her husband Dr. Ali Nejat Ölçen, a mentally disabled individual lives in this building under supervision, yet independently. This project has proven to be a successful endeavor.

To be found by the main gate to the Foundation grounds, there are two living units, in an enclosed area of 45m2 each. These units are currently used as guards’ lodgments.

Dogs, rabbits, and chicken are kept in three separate shelters used for the education and training of children with mental disabilities. The positive influences of assuming responsibility for caring for animals and developing warm and emotional connections with them have been scientifically proven, as successfully demonstrated in our own experiences.

The Shelters for Household Pets have been built by the generous donations from the Organization of the Spouses of Foreign Affairs Members. We thank them very much and from the heart for these shelters that are among the most beloved spaces for our children.

Covered over with a tent, this 90m2 steel structure is utilized as an all purpose storage area.

Our tent has been donated by the Kurt Facilities.