Supporting the Next Generation of Women Economists through Sena Eken Schieber’s Legacy.

New York, NY (May 2, 2025) – We are proud to announce that three outstanding recipients of the 2025 Sena Eken-Schieber Economics Award—Sıla, Ece, and Nagehan—have been accepted to Yale, Duke, and Columbia University, respectively. All three are Economics majors with GPAs above 3.7 from top universities in Türkiye, united by a shared dream: to make…

Today, we honor and remember February 6, 2023 earthquakes.

Today marks the second anniversary of the devastating twin earthquakes that forever changed southeastern Türkiye, impacting 14 million lives. From day one, your unwavering support enabled TPF to respond swiftly, collaborating with over 80 organizations and distributing $15 million in grants, positively affecting 2 million lives. But numbers can only tell part of the story.…

Transform Education with Your Gift

Every child deserves the chance to learn, and every teacher deserves the tools to inspire. Yet, in Türkiye, challenges like limited access to early childhood education, overcrowded classrooms, and inadequate school resources create daily barriers for students and educators alike. At Turkish Philanthropy Funds, we believe in transforming these challenges into opportunities. In 2024 alone,…

TPF is thrilled to announce that our Executive Director, Senay Ataselim Yilmaz has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Beacon Award.

[New York, December 12, 2024] – Turkish Philanthropy Funds is thrilled to announce that our Executive Director, Şenay Ataselim Yılmaz has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Beacon Award for her contributions to the philanthropic sector and her role in empowering communities through impactful giving. This esteemed recognition, presented by the Ellis…

You have the power to change gender statistics in Turkiye.

At Turkish Philanthropy Funds, we believe in long-term, sustainable change – especially when it comes to gender equality. The challenges are immense. Turkey ranks 124th out of 136 in the world for gender inequality. Female employment remains under 36%, and still 15% of girls are married before they turn 18. While more girls are attending school, only…