SODEV ( Social Democracy Foundation) has been founded in 1994 by more than 100 people aiming at development and propagation of the social democratic “ideal”. Until today, SODEV organized about 1000activities such as meetings, conferences, workshops, symposiums, etc. It is of a great importance for SODEV to cooperate with similar NGO's for democracy and peace. In this respect, SODEV founded "the Social democracy school" in collaboration with TÜSES, which is a social democratic research institution. Since the foundation pays special attention to establishing contact and granting solidarity with young people, special seminars for them are organized. SODEV has also granted scholarships for young students until 2005. 70 books and booklets have been published up today as "SODEV-publications". The "social democracy library" contains more than 5000 special books, booklets and documents. SODEV organises meetings, once a week in average, on its own account or in cooperation with its partners. The subject to be treated and the shape of the activity depend on the national and international conjoncture and the fund allocated for the purpose. Twice a year “weekend seminars” are organized in order to reach among members a common view and terminology concerning main issues. These meetings, conferences, workshops, symposiums are essentially directed to Turkish public opinion, but may include also foreign participation.