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Turkish Tunes in Phoenix

04/25/2012

Phoenix's Musical Instrument Museum has an expanded Turkish music collection. Read about this extensive single-country exhibit that showcases mehter (Ottoman ceremonial) music, various traditions of the Turkish countryside, the music and movement of the Mevlevi Sufis, and the vibrant music of Turkey's urban centers that TPF is proud to support. Read more.

Social Entrepreneurship in Turkey: Mustafa Sari Saves Van

04/17/2012

Booming is the adjective most often used to describe Turkey these days. Ranked the 16^th largest economy (and growing) in the world, the country saddled between Europe and the Middle East is looked as a sound investment and economic model for others, especially in the region. Yet, it is important to note that this Turkish economic miracle is regional, contained to Turkey’s west. What happens in Istanbul stays in Istanbul. Read more.

Support AKUT's search and rescue efforts in Turkey

All of us at TPF have been saddened by news of the terrible earthquakes that have struck the eastern province of Van in Turkey. Our thoughts are with the injured and the families of the victims. We extend our deepest condolences to all families who lost their loved ones.

AKUT is working on search and rescue efforts in the affected area. Ayhan Sicimoglu has started a campaign to raise funds to purchase a searchcam to be used during rescue efforts.

To contribute to the campaign, click on the donate button below.

Please note that Turkish Philanthropy Funds is a tax-exempt organization described in Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and your gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent provided by law.

Turkish Philanthropy Funds is a Better Business Bureau accredited charity.