Exhibitors

IDDEF: Empowering Communities Through Education & Humanitarian Aid

IDDEF (Federation of Associations That Value Humanity) is an international organization based in Istanbul, Turkey, dedicated to empowering communities since its formation in 2009. Our core mission is to support local scholars and enhance education globally by assisting learning centers, while also providing vital humanitarian relief, infrastructure development, water wells, and housing opportunities.

Our reach is extensive, operating in 310 areas across 56 countries, including Turkey. We run educational programs in nearly 100 centers, complexes, and mosques across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Balkans, directly impacting over 13,000 students with the guidance of more than 550 teachers.

In challenging environments like Afghanistan, IDDEF is committed to long-term solutions. We are actively building permanent structures, including a new orphanage, to help overcome the profound difficulties left by years of conflict. This follows our successful construction of the architecturally significant mosque atop Vezir Ekber Han Hill in Kabul.

Our humanitarian efforts are particularly critical in regions facing acute crises. In Gaza, we have been active for 11 years, maintaining infrastructure with employees and a warehouse. These days, we continue to send aid trucks loaded with essential supplies—medicine, medical equipment, food, and water—from our warehouses in Egypt and Jordan, delivering vital assistance to hospitals and schools. We also provide crucial ambulance services and maintain operational water wells in the area.

Beyond immediate relief, IDDEF champions a human-centered approach to social issues. Our successful project for drug addiction recovery helps integrate young people with harmful habits back into society through cultural and social activities, education, and comprehensive medical and moral support.

Water well projects remain central to our mission: as of 2023, IDDEF has drilled over 4,600 wells, delivering clean water to more than 2.5 million people across Africa and Asia. We have also developed a smart well tracker to provide donors with real-time information about their sponsored wells.

At AidEx Geneva 2025, we look forward to connecting with partners who share our vision for building resilient communities and fostering sustainable development worldwide.