09.01.2026 11:33
The Presidency of Religious Affairs and the Turkish Religious Foundation will provide support to engaged young people who are orphans, fatherless, and in need during the marriage process, and couples who meet the conditions will receive a non-repayable dowry assistance of 500,000 lira.
Within the scope of the "Two People, One Life" project, implemented in collaboration with the Presidency of Religious Affairs and the Turkish Religious Foundation (TDV), assistance will be provided to orphans, fatherless children, and needy engaged youth residing in 81 provinces to establish their homes.
According to a statement from TDV, the "Two People, One Life" project was prepared to support the marriage process of orphans, fatherless children, and needy engaged youth, as part of the declaration by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the period 2026-2035 as the "10 Years of Family and Population."
HERE ARE THE CONDITIONS
Within the scope of the project, support will be provided for the marriage process of orphans, fatherless children, and needy engaged youth residing in Turkey, and various needs will be met, primarily household items. Couples who are eligible to benefit from the project and who have their marriages officiated by the mufti starting from June 1, 2026, will receive a non-repayable dowry assistance of 500,000 lira. The project aims to encourage youth to marry, reduce marriage expenses, and contribute to the strengthening of the family institution.
Engaged youth aged between 18-35, residing in any province in Turkey, who are orphans, fatherless, or needy, with a monthly income not exceeding the total of two minimum wages, can apply for the "Two People, One Life" project. Couples who will have their first marriage will be included in the project.
APPLICATIONS WILL START ON MARCH 13
Couples wishing to benefit from the project will make their applications on the TDV's website between March 13-31. Results will be announced between May 4-8.
Philanthropists who want to support young people in establishing their homes can contribute to the project through TDV's website "bagis.tdv.org."
Couples included in the project will be required to participate in seminars to be held in the "Marriage School" before and after marriage. These trainings aim to prepare couples consciously for family life, equip them to face potential problems, and ensure that the homes they establish are built on solid foundations.