CDF was born from the belief that diplomacy cannot remain within formal rooms, and that some of today's most difficult political and social questions need new ways of being discussed.
We bring diplomacy into conversation with culture, knowledge and civic experience, using art, memory, heritage and public dialogue to open perspectives, challenge assumptions and build understanding across borders.
Our work is grounded in peacebuilding, intercultural dialogue, social cohesion and rights, with a particular commitment to connecting Türkiye, MENA and Europe.
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Using art, heritage and memory to explore identity, history and shared human experiences.
Connecting public dialogue and lived realities with policy thinking and diplomatic engagement.
Building lasting relationships across Türkiye, MENA, Europe and neighbouring regions.
Opening knowledge beyond traditional expert circles, bringing diverse perspectives into public debate and carrying ideas from one conversation into the next.
CDF creates spaces where different perspectives can meet without requiring differences to disappear.
Through cultural diplomacy and intercultural dialogue, we work to build trust, support peace and social cohesion, democratize knowledge, and encourage more inclusive conversations around the political and social questions shaping our societies.
We believe dialogue matters most when it is difficult.
From Türkiye to MENA, Europe and neighbouring regions, CDF connects people and ideas across borders, turning encounters into relationships and relationships into opportunities for cooperation.
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Ideas should travel beyond the room.
Our articles, reflections and event notes bring conversations on culture, diplomacy, peace and regional affairs to wider audiences and give space to perspectives that deserve to be heard.
