Announcing the Establishment of The Üçok Family Scholarship Fund and its First Recipient

New York, NY – [June 25, 2024] – Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) is proud to announce the establishment of The Üçok Family Scholarship Fund, created by Hikmet and Marilyn Üçok, and to introduce its first recipient for 2024, Evla Sim Saka. This scholarship fund aims to provide young Turkish women with opportunities to continue their…

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Darüşşafaka, a home of compassion for many children in Türkiye.

For over 160 years, Darüşşafaka has been a home of compassion for many children in Türkiye, providing full scholarships, boarding, and qualified education with full tuition for 8 years to 1,000 financially disadvantaged, talented children whose fathers or mothers are no longer alive. These children are given a chance to dream, learn, and succeed, paving…

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INTRODUCING THE 2024-25 SENA EKEN SCHIEBER ECONOMICS AWARD RECIPIENTS

New York, NY (May 3, 2024) – Turkish Philanthropy Funds is proud to announce the 2024 Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award recipients: Ayse Nur Battal, Kardelen Cicek, and Dilsu Tanal.  The Sena Eken Schieber Economics Awards was established in 2015 by George Schieber to honor his late wife, Sena Eken Schieber, an inspiring economist who…

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Press Release: Turkish Philanthropy Funds Hosts 2024 Innovation and Social Impact Summit

Turkish Philanthropy Funds Hosts 2024 Innovation and Social Impact Summit  Chobani, Google, Amazon, Microsoft executives join social impact experts and investors. Discussions on AI for social good; innovation in disaster resilience; corporations and social impact (New York, April 2nd, 2024) – Turkish Philanthropy Funds, the leading U.S. community foundation for high-impact social investments dedicated to Turkish…

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Antakya Civilizations Choir – The symbol of Endurance and Hope

Antakya Medeniyetler Korosu, or the Antakya Civilizations Choir, has long stood as a symbol of Antakya‘s legacy of inclusivity. Through music, they have celebrated the rich mosaic of cultures, languages, and religions that define their city. Their performances bring together people of all backgrounds in song and spirit. The devastating earthquakes on February 6th hit…

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Standing in Solidarity with Down Turkiye and paint the world with the colors of acceptance!

Natural disasters impact everyone, but they hit those with special needs particularly hard, disrupting their routines and making it challenging to regulate their emotions and behaviors. In these moments, they need more than just help; they need understanding and support to find their way through the chaos. That’s where Down Turkiye steps in, extending a…

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