WE ARE DAREYN
About Dareyn Foundation
Dareyn Foundation serves as a platform to bring the artistic vision of Emine Bostanci to life. Our mission focuses on fostering intercultural collaborations and knowledge exchange in the fields of art and culture, while also promoting the practice of music—particularly by bridging various traditions and genres with a contemporary approach. The foundation is committed to undertaking activities and initiatives that align with and further this mission in the broadest sense.
Our Approach
We achieve our goals by:
- Forming innovative musical ensembles.
- Organizing cultural activities.
- Producing new and exciting projects each year.
Dareyn Ensemble
Dareyn Foundation’s primary focus is supporting the Dareyn Ensemble, founded by Emine Bostanci in 2021. Each year, Emine collaborates with different artists to create new versions of Dareyn and produce unique projects that reflect her artistic vision.
Discover more about these projects in the Activities section.
BOARD MEMBERS
PRESIDENT
Sinan Özkaya
Works at the Netherlands Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science.
SECRETARY
Zehra Çayıroğlu
Employed at the Netherlands Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND).
FINANCE MANAGER
Osman Furkan Abbasoğlu
An economist with a PhD in Economics from the University of Southern California.
The board’s diverse professional backgrounds enrich the foundation’s commitment to inclusivity, ensuring that its initiatives reflect the perspectives of various ethnic and cultural communities. This approach enhances our ability to connect with and represent a wide range of audiences in our decision-making and activities.