Anatolian Scholars Program
Koç University created the Anatolian Scholars Program to advance its mission to introduce high-achieving
prospective students to the finest educational facilities, and to support them as they work towards making
significant scientific contributions. During the 2012-2013 academic year, Yapı Kredi is supporting this program
by covering tuition costs for four students.
Enabled Banking Program
Yapı Kredi’s Enabled Banking Program was launched in 2008 to provide simple, modernized banking services
to disabled customers. As a part of this program, 368 accessible ATMs were made available in 45 cities across
Turkey by the end of 2012, while 200 Yapı Kredi employees were trained to communicate with hearing-
impaired customers. Moreover, Yapı Kredi Publications’ new initiative gives visually-impaired people access to
its recent titles by way of audio books, which are available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Yapı Kredi Volunteers
The Yapı Kredi Volunteers initiative was launched in 2009 to raise awareness among its employees of the
value of volunteerism and teamwork. In 2012, nine of the bank’s management teams participated in volunteer
projects.
Participation in the Intercontinental Eurasia Marathon
In 2012, 32 Yapı Kredi employees ran in the 34th Intercontinental Eurasia Marathon, raising funds for the Spinal
Cord Paralytics Association of Turkey in the process.
Art and Culture
The Yapı Kredi Cultural Activities, Arts and Publishing institution continued to make its mark in 2012 thanks
to a series of publications, exhibitions, and other art and cultural events organized throughout the year. In
2012, the institution hosted 11 successful exhibitions. Moreover, Yapı Kredi Publications, which has the largest
share of the Turkish publishing market, printed 1.68 million books in 2012, including first editions in 282 titles
and reprints in 522 titles on subjects including literature, poetry, art, history, classics, philosophy, comics and
general topics. Yapı Kredi Publications recently published its 3,759th book.
Afife Theater Awards
Yapı Kredi has supported the Afife Theater Awards since 1997, Turkey’s longest running and most prestigious
annual theater event.
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