Social and Cultural Services
Within Social Life, Intertwined with Culture
The services offered at Darülaceze are not only based on meeting physical needs;
the goal is for the individual to lead a meaningful, productive, and social life.
Our social and cultural services create a multifaceted living space where our residents can express themselves, share their past experiences, and establish new relationships.
These services, with both their inward-facing (for residents) and outward-facing (open to visitors and the community) dimensions, represent the institution's vision of social integration.
Social Activities for Residents
- Music recitals, folk music and classical Turkish music workshops
- Art therapy applications, painting and writing workshops
- Film screenings, documentary screenings, memory sharing
- Book reading days and traditional story hours
- Birthday celebrations, national and religious holiday organizations
- Group walks, outdoor breakfasts, seasonal picnics
- Tournaments among residents, festivals and exhibitions
External Cultural Participation and Social Interaction
Social and cultural activities outside the institution carried out within this scope:
- Theatre, concert, cinema and museum visits
- “Intergenerational solidarity” projects conducted with universities
- Conversation meetings with visiting students
- Interactive talks with volunteer artists and academics
- Participation in external events on social awareness days
Such activities allow individuals to touch the lives of others with their own stories.
Arnavutköy Conference and Cultural Center
This building, with a capacity of 500+ people:
- Hosts symposiums, panels, and cultural evenings
- Is a meeting point for guest artists and civil society representatives
- Offers rental and event services with a revenue-generating social responsibility model
- Strengthens the bond between the community and the institution
It is also a platform open to special organizations with themes of youth, old age, disability, and volunteerism.