• For youth, the future of Turkey
  • For a healthy society
  • Serving science, culture and arts
  • For equal education opportunities
  • Fostering social transformation

CALENDAR

Tayfun Erdoğmuş: Atlas 1/137,035999

Arter
until January 3, 2027

Mehtap Baydu: Loving You Is So Hard!

Arter
until November 15, 2026

The Sky Was Candy

Arter
Until March 28, 2027

Meşher
Until May 23, 2027

Ars Apodemica

Arter
Until March 14, 2027

Work in Progress

ANAMED, the Koç University Research Center for Anatolian Civilizations,
Until January 24, 2027

All Phanar Is Here

Sadberk Hanım Museum
Until December 31, 2026

Glorification and Commemoration: Sadberk Hanım Museum The Oğuz Aydemir Commemorative Handkerchief Collection

Arter
Until August 30, 2026

Hera Büyüktaşcıyan: Phantom Quartet

Vehbi Koç Büyükdere House
Permanent Exhibition

Josephine Powell Collection
Stories from us

Evrim Yaşar Çimber

Ford Otosan / Occupational Nurse

Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
My name is Evrim Yaşar Çimber. I am married and have a three-year-old son named Ömer. I have been working at the FordOtosanHealthCenter as an occupational nurse since 2002. My husband works in the Product Development department.

Tell us about how you first became acquainted with the Vehbi Koç Foundation and your connection?
It wasn’t always possible to attend social events held in Izmit. The VKV Ford Otosan Cultural and SocialCenter was the first place that made this easy for us to do. Plus, the restaurant in the Center is one of our favorite destinations because it is a refreshing place for a lunch break during a busy day.

What are your future plans and goals?
I prefer not to make long-term plans; I generally try to go with the flow. I would like to visit countries in the Far East in the next few years.

What role does VKV play in your life?
VKV brought us a venue where we can hold our Healthy Days seminars, dine on delicious food and where we are lucky enough to have opportunities in the areas of health, culture and social activities.

August 2013