Kashmir Education and Research Foundation (KEVAD), registered under Turkish law (Kütük No: 34-293-009), is a non-governmental organization based in Istanbul, Türkiye. Guided by its mission statement, KEVAD is dedicated to advancing academic research, promoting humanitarian awareness, and advocating for pressing issues concerning South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. With a particular focus on the region of Kashmir, the primary aim of the organization is to challenge epistemic structures that drive Islamophobia. Our mandate includes education, cultural and academic activities, as well as legal advocacy, and international cooperation