Voices of Partners began as an alternative to in-person gatherings amidst the Covid-19 pandemic but has become a part much more than that now. It has become a program that further bonds TPF to its valuable partners on the field. Through this program, we are able to bring the voices of our partners to our…
DetailsAbout five years ago a group of thirty to forty successful men from all ages started getting together to socialize every month in New York. It was a time for them to unwind, eat, drink, and discuss sports and current events. It was just a casual thing they did every month until a meaningful purpose…
DetailsWe’d like to send a virtual thank-you to everyone who has joined the most recent #challengeaccepted movement by posting #blackandwhitephotos of themselves on social media. Yet, we realized that not many know the reason for the most recent uprising of this famous hashtag. Turkish women recently have started using the hashtag to raise awareness for violence against women…
DetailsPinar Gultekin, who was only 27 years old, was yet another victim of violence against women in Turkey. Once again, we’re reminded that we need to address the power imbalances that limit opportunities for girls and women to live their lives to the fullest. Women in many cases are not permitted access to many resources men…
DetailsGeorge Schieber didn’t know much about Turkey when he first met Sena Eken in 1976. She was a graduate student in economics at the University of Pittsburgh. After meeting Sena, George became interested in learning more about the culture, customs, and values of Turkey, a country whose compelling history was hardly the centerpiece of America’s…
DetailsTurkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) is proud to announce that Okul Destek as the 7th round of grant recipients of the TPF COVID-19 Community Relief Fund. With the Relief Fund, TPF sees its role as being the bridge that helps our partners and our community get the help to obtain the resources they need during this time. Accordingly, TPF…
DetailsAt Turkish Philanthropy Funds, we believe that all lives have equal value. As such, we are deeply committed to equity, tolerance, and universal respect for all. We share the sense of injustice and concern felt by so many about the disturbing pattern of racism across the United States and stand in solidarity with the communities…
DetailsWatch Storytime with TPF & AÇEV We created Story-time with TPF amidst the Covid-19 pandemic as a way to keep our community connected and active. We have since then moved to make Story-time with TPF a special event that we continue to embrace with community volunteers, Turkish authors, and TPF partners. Story-time not only connected…
DetailsTwice a month we will have an artist perform for a 1:1 music performance to bring awareness and drive funding for necessary areas in our community. This month we continue to highlight our TPF Gender Equality Fund. Throughout the last few weeks, #ChallengeAccepted has shed light on several gender-based violence throughout Turkey. We hope to…
DetailsTurkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) is proud to announce that United for Turkey, Turkish Education Foundation (TEV), and Neighbors Link are selected as the next round of grant recipients of the TPF COVID-19 Community Relief Fund. With the Relief Fund, TPF sees its role as being the bridge that helps our partners and our community get the help…
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