Three months ago, our community faced an unimaginable challenge when two devastating earthquakes shook the core of our homes, lives, and spirits. In the midst of the turmoil, we uncovered the true resilience of our community. Though the scars of the earthquake are still visible, the spirit of hope and unity shines even brighter as our…
TPF is committing $1 million this Children's Day We would like to express our sincere gratitude once again for the remarkable generosity you’ve shown towards the Turkish Philanthropy Fund’s Turkiye Earthquake Relief Fund, in response to the devastating earthquakes that hit Türkiye. Thanks to your support, our on-ground partners were able to provide critical emergency…
In February 2023, two massive earthquakes in Southern Türkiye caused thousands of people to perish and left many more homeless, injured, and traumatized. As the earthquake relief efforts shift to the longer-lasting rebuild phase, medical doctors both in the US and Türkiye have worked together to establish Turkiye’s first rehabilitation center, Çocuk İyilik Merkezi Projesi…
Today marks two months since earthquakes devastated 11 cities in Turkiye, displacing millions and taking the lives of over 50,000 people. Our communities are still mourning these losses. Through destruction and chaos, hope emerged, thanks to the generosity of our community, donors, and the hard work of our partners on the ground. Together we have made…
Turkish-American entrepreneurs pledge $4 million to relief efforts in Turkey Providing Support to Turkey and Syria Turkish students fundraise for earthquake victims Students organize fundraiser in response to earthquake in Turkey and Syria Turkish student organization encourages earthquake relief efforts Local entrepreneurs make generous donation to Turkey-Syria earthquake relief efforts Earthquake-Hit Gaziantep, Turkey Is Crucial…
TPF is committing $1 million to Women's Organizations On this International Women’s Day, we are pleased to announce that we are committing $1M in funding to women’s organizations in the wake of the recent earthquakes that devastated our community. As we work to rebuild and recover from this tragedy, we recognize that women and girls are…
Today marks one month since the tragic earthquakes struck Türkiye, causing immense damage and devastation in 11 cities. Over 45,000 have lost their lives, and millions have lost their homes, livelihoods, and loved ones. As we take a moment to reflect on this disaster, we remember those who have lost their lives and those who continue…
On behalf of everyone at Turkish Philanthropy Funds, we would like to extend our most sincere gratitude for your continued support during this trying time. This is the biggest humanitarian crisis Turkiye has ever faced, and our thoughts continue to be with those impacted. We are humbled by the outpouring of support we have received -…
Turkish-American Entrepreneurs Eren and Fatih Ozmen Join Forces with Hamdi Ulukaya to Support Earthquake Relief Efforts in Turkiye (Turkey) Ozmen Family and Ulukaya donate a total of $4M in combined support SPARKS, Nev. (Feb. 15, 2023) – Turkish-born entrepreneurs Eren and Fatih Ozmen, owners of Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), and Hamdi Ulukaya, CEO and founder…
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