This is the story of a couple who surprised their guests with unusual wedding favors: supporting a cause they passionately believe in- education. Let us tell you more about this couple and their motivation of giving back on their special day. The bride, Damla is in the marketing industry while the groom, Anıl specializes in…
DetailsAt least 41 people were killed while more than 230 people are seriously injured by the terrorist attack in Istanbul Airport yesterday. The attack on Europe’s third-busiest airport is noted to be the deadliest in a series of suicide bombings this year in Turkey. As Turkish society condemns this shocking attack, millions around the world…
DetailsTPF is deeply saddened by the mass shooting on a nightclub in Orlando, Florida on June 12th. We stand in solidarity with Orlando in the wake of this tragedy. We believe hate-motivated violence is unacceptable and is an attack on our shared American values of inclusion, respect, diversity and choice. We extend our deepest condolences to all families who…
DetailsWe are all Neighbors is a project created to raise funds to build a disaster relief center for Syrian refugees living in the ancient city of Urfa, Turkey and provide them with job training, therapy, shelter and more. Donate now.
DetailsAlev, 34, is a pre-school teacher at Mariposa Montessori School and her husband Taylan, 36, is an Advertising Research Lead at Google. As their birthdays are few days apart, they usually celebrate it together. Each year, they enjoy a casual gathering with their loved ones to celebrate their new age. But this year, they stepped…
DetailsAre You Ready to Fundraise? Want to Secure up to 30% match on donations? Then TPF’s Rally Day is for YOU! In appreciation of our partners, on June 6, 2016, TPF is planning a 24 hour Rally Day for “Youth Empowerment.” On this day, we will match 30% of all donations made to participating projects…
DetailsRaising awareness of violence against women by staged photos, translating thousands of national exam questions to Braille for visually impaired elementary school students, promoting visual arts by writing and staging plays for high school students… These are just a few of the projects initiated by ‘The Sparks.’ The Sparks are female college students from low-income…
DetailsNew York, NY (May31, 2016)- Turkish Philanthropy Funds is proud to announce that TPF Chairman Mustafa Kemal Abadan has been selected as one of the recipients of 2016 Ellis Island Medals of Honor. Ellis Island Medals of Honor are presented each year on historic Ellis Island to a select group of individuals whose accomplishments in…
DetailsLast week, TPF announced the first ever award in economics for female graduate students from Turkey in memory of an accomplished Turkish economist, Sena Eken Schieber. Getting ready to step on the path Sena once travelled, award recipients, Sefane and Ipek, are great examples of what women in Turkey can do when given opportunities. The…
DetailsNew York, NY (May 13, 2016) – Turkish Philanthropy Funds is proud to announce the first-ever Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award recipients: Sefane Cetin from Bilkent University and Ipek Kavasoglu from Bogazici University. Sefane Cetin will continue her studies to obtain a PhD in Economics at Arizona State University. Ipek Kavasoglu will start Duke University’s Masters’ Degree Program…
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