Press Release: Turkish Philanthropy Funds Hosts 2024 Innovation and Social Impact Summit

Blog, Events, Press Release

Turkish Philanthropy Funds Hosts 2024 Innovation and Social Impact Summit  Chobani, Google, Amazon, Microsoft executives join social impact experts and investors. Discussions on AI for social good; innovation in disaster resilience; corporations and social impact (New York, April 2nd, 2024) – Turkish Philanthropy Funds, the leading U.S. community foundation for high-impact social investments dedicated to Turkish…

Antakya Civilizations Choir – The symbol of Endurance and Hope

Arts and Culture, Blog, Disaster Relief, Turkiye Earthquake Relief Fund

Antakya Medeniyetler Korosu, or the Antakya Civilizations Choir, has long stood as a symbol of Antakya‘s legacy of inclusivity. Through music, they have celebrated the rich mosaic of cultures, languages, and religions that define their city. Their performances bring together people of all backgrounds in song and spirit. The devastating earthquakes on February 6th hit…

Standing in Solidarity with Down Turkiye and paint the world with the colors of acceptance!

Blog, Grants, Social Development, Turkiye Earthquake Relief Fund

Natural disasters impact everyone, but they hit those with special needs particularly hard, disrupting their routines and making it challenging to regulate their emotions and behaviors. In these moments, they need more than just help; they need understanding and support to find their way through the chaos. That’s where Down Turkiye steps in, extending a…

The Change Leaders Association (DLD) Sparks Program Change Statistics and Narratives for the better

Blog, Disaster Relief, Education, Gender Equality, Grants, Turkiye Earthquake Relief Fund, Video

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’d like to spotlight the remarkable journey of Sumeyye, a testament to the transformative power of education and community support. Programs like ‘Sparks’ by the Change Leaders Association (DLD) help young women unlock their potential and shatter barriers to gender equality. Sumeyye’s story not only illuminates the path to…

The Resilient Hearts of Antakya.

Blog, Disaster Relief, Education, Natural Disaster, Turkiye Earthquake Relief Fund, Video

Following the devastating earthquake in Southeastern Turkey, Hatay faced unprecedented destruction, including Serinyol Elementary and Middle School. Determined, TPF teamed up with the AKUT Foundation to swiftly build three schools with eight classrooms in Serinyol and Masuklu. Today, the walls of these schools echo with laughter and learning, as 670 children prepare for a future…

Voices of Partners Special – Celebrating International Women’s Day

Virtual Events, Women Empowerment

To celebrate Women’s History Month, join us for our VOP Special to listen to our speakers discuss the transformative power of women in the arts, and sports! This event will be hosted by Afsin Yurdakul and featuring Esin Aydingoz, Sedef Koktenturk and Elif Uras. Discover how women’s involvement in these fields is not just breaking barriers but paving…

Meet Sosyal Zincir – A vision to reconnect shattered economies and communities in the earthquake region

Turkiye Earthquake Relief Fund

The earthquake region used to be the star of Turkiye’s agriculture. But on February 6th, the devastating twin earthquakes changed life as we knew it in these regions forever. In the face of this tragedy, we united with our partner, I4D to launch an incredible initiative: Sosyal Zincir. Born from a vision to reconnect shattered…