Social service institutions during the period of Abdulhamid II

With the emergence of the concept of "society", the feeling and desire to help homeless, poor, orphans, orphans, in short, those in need, led to the emergence of social work. Since the establishment of social service in the Ottoman Empire, activities have been carried out in many social areas, both religious and social. Social service system in the Ottoman Empire II. It started with the Tanzimat Edict after Mahmud. The development of social work progressed in proportion to the industrial revolution. Since industrialization in the Ottoman Empire was late compared to other Western countries, social services also developed later. Social developments in the Ottoman state started in the last quarter of the 19th century. Especially Sultan II. The institutions opened during the reign of Abdulhamid made a significant contribution to social developments. Social services were first provided by philanthropists and foundations in the Ottoman Empire, and then, with the accession of Sultan Abdulhamid II to the throne, these services began to be provided by newly established institutions such as Darülaceze, Darulhayr-i Ali and Hamidiye Etfal. In the thesis study, the developments in social services during the reign of Abdulhamid II were discussed.