An Evaluation on the Organization Income and Expenses of Darulaceze

Abstract

In the 19th century, political, military and cultural changes took place worldwide. The Ottoman stept up with this change of order and the social assistance applications that were already in progress in the society have accelerated. In the period of Abdulhamid II, modernization activities also showed itself in the field of social assistance. This article will focus on the establishment in come expenses of Darulaceze, a social assistance institution. This assistance institution, which was established differently from the classical Ottoman assistance institutions, should be placed on a ground in the context of modernization / innovation. Darulaceze, founded in the period of Sultan Abdulhamid II as a social assistance institution in a modern sense, appears to have emerged with the aim of achieving a social and Standard level. The Ottoman State wanted to make the issue of social assistance more standardized as a requirement of the modern state. Based on this, we will examine which individuals or institutions provided financial support in the establishment of Darulaceze, the reasons of these supports and in what fields the institution has expenses. With this article, it is aimed to reach the reasons behind the implementation of an important institution such as Darulaceze in a short time.