TPF WAS FEATURED AT TURK NETWORK MAGAZINE’S MARCH, 2025 ISSUE!
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DetailsTransform 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,…
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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…
DetailsYou 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…
DetailsYear End Giving Important Dates 2024
As we approach the end of 2024, Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) is here to assist with your year-end giving and grant-making, ensuring you meet tax deadlines. We encourage early planning to maximize benefits. Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) and Bunching Strategy If you’re uncertain about which causes to support, consider opening a donor-advised fund (DAF) at TPF.…
DetailsA Scholarship that Changed Everything: Dilsu’s Story
Dilsu had set her mind for the nearly impossible, getting her masters at Columbia University, an ivy league school with an acceptance rate of 3.9%. Through hard work and dedication, Dilsu made the impossible possible and got in from a pool of 60,000+ applicants. But the real challenge now was affording the high cost of…
DetailsEmpowering Teachers in the Earthquake Region
After Türkiye’s devastating earthquakes, teachers became symbols of resilience, returning to classrooms to guide students through immense challenges. Recognizing their critical role, Sağlık ve Eğitim Vakfı (SEV), with support from the TPF Earthquake Fund, launched the Teacher Support Program to empower educators in the hardest-hit areas. This program provides not only the tools and resources…
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Voices of Partners: Equality in Education
Turkiye continues to face challenges with academic and socioeconomic disparities in education. Recent Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results show that Turkiye ranks near the bottom among OECD countries in both academic and social inclusivity. A significant portion of students are underperforming in key areas – 38.6% in mathematics, 29.3% in reading, and 24.7%…
DetailsA Space for Healing: Your Role in Rebuilding Arsuz
Healing comes in many forms, but what truly matters is the willingness to embrace it. Whether it’s the rhythm of yarn and needles, a peaceful moment to breathe, or getting lost in stories that inspire, what truly matters is our willingness to embrace it. At the Füsun Sayek Community Center in Arsuz, healing begins with your…
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