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01 — IDENTITY

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Kimse Yok Mu

Kimse Yok Mu (Is Anyone There?) was one of Turkey's largest humanitarian aid organizations, providing disaster relief and social support both domestically and internationally. Founded in 2004, it grew to become a major charitable organization with UN ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council) Special Consultative Status, operating in dozens of countries. The organization conducted widespread charity campaigns including food distribution, medical aid, educational support, and emergency disaster relief for millions of people. It was one of the first Turkish NGOs to respond to international crises including Haiti earthquake and Syrian refugee crisis.

Kimse Yok Mu
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2004
Founded
2016
Closed
Association
Type
İstanbul
Location

Sultanbeyli

02 — STORY

Story

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  1. 2004Jan 1, 2004

    Organization Founded

    Kimse Yok Mu was established as a charitable organization focused on humanitarian aid and social solidarity.

  2. 2010Jan 1, 2010

    Haiti Earthquake Response

    The organization gained international recognition for its rapid humanitarian response to the devastating Haiti earthquake.

  3. 2012Jan 1, 2012

    UN ECOSOC Status

    Kimse Yok Mu received Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

  4. 2014Visual record
  5. 2016gavelClosureJul 23, 2016

    Closure by State Decree

    The organization was shut down by Decree Law No. 667 following the July 15 coup attempt. All activities were terminated and assets seized.

  6. gavelOfficial GazetteJul 23, 2016

    Official Gazette - Decree Law No. 667

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  7. 2024Visual record
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    Wikipedia - Kimse Yok Mu

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04 — EVIDENCE

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Official Gazette - Decree Law No. 667

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Wikipedia - Kimse Yok Mu

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Stockholm Center for Freedom Report

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05 — AFTERMATH

After closure

How building, name, and ownership changed from closure to today.

Following the July 2016 coup attempt, Kimse Yok Mu was shut down by government decree along with hundreds of other organizations accused of ties to the Gülen movement. All assets were seized, bank accounts frozen, and organizational structure completely dissolved. In 2017, Turkey requested the withdrawal of its UN ECOSOC consultative status, which was approved on grounds that the organization no longer existed. Its international operations ceased entirely.