SUPPORT RURAL TEACHERS $25,000 MATCHING GIFT FOR RURAL SCHOOL TEACHERS & STUDENTS! (December 7th – December 25th) Imagine a school in the middle of nature surrounded by trees and farming lands. Students learn not only in classrooms but also in nature. Schools are very close to homes. Teachers recognize each student as a unique individual. Now imagine…
As we approach the end of 2020, Turkish Philanthropy Funds would like to assist you with your year-end giving and grant-making with the best possible service. We encourage you to plan ahead to meet tax year deadlines that apply for giving in 2020. If you are not sure what cause to support, you may want to consider opening a…
George Schieber, a former World Bank official, married Sena Eken in 1976. Through Sena, he developed a fascination with Turkey’s remarkable history, culture, and potential. After receiving her Ph.D. in Economics in the U.S., Sena had a very successful career in various technical and managerial roles at the International Monetary Fund and as an Advisor to…
Thanks to your generosity and dedication, once again we have been able to respond rapidly to earthquake relief and rebuilding efforts in Turkey. You have been vital to the success of this campaign. Therefore, we would like to say thank you. When an earthquake struck Elazig and neighboring cities in January of this year, TPF alongside more than 20 civil society organizations in Turkey…
Help Victims Recover the Devastating Effects of the Earthquake and Rebuilding Efforts. All of us at Turkish Philanthropy Funds have been saddened by the news of the terrible earthquake that has struck Izmir and Aydin in Turkey with a magnitude of 7.0. Our thoughts are with the injured and the families of the victims. We…
Community Connections is a new series of regionally held virtual events, connecting our communities, and bringing awareness to philanthropy with new opportunities. Since we can not gather in person, we felt this was a great way to introduce the work we have done together with our partners, donors, and community over the last 13 years.…
Education is already a major financial challenge for most families, but it becomes infinitely more difficult for a student when their mother or father dies, leaving little or no cushion to fall back to. Recognizing the character and perseverance that so many young people show in the face of such adversity, the Darussafaka Society, provides…
As the global coronavirus outbreak continues to impact the world, Turkey like many countries has to adapt to remote learning to avoid depriving children of quality education. Yet, 60% of the students in Turkey with disadvantaged backgrounds have no access to a computer at home. Our partners, Needs Map (Ihtiyac Haritasi) and the Community Volunteers Foundation (TOG)’s…
