IDEA Universal

Founded in 2016, IDEA Universal is a non-governmental organisation based in İstanbul, Turkey working on water & sanitation, poverty & hunger, education +1 more.

IDEA Universal is a Turkish non-governmental association based in Istanbul, founded in 2016. It works on sustainable water, food, energy and education solutions for people in extreme poverty, implementing projects in Africa, Asia and Türkiye. Its flagship Smart Villages model has been used in more than 250 villages, and the organisation reports reaching over one million people. It is governed by principles of transparency, participation, accountability, impartiality and independence, and relies on donations and volunteers. The organisation also holds consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council.