Sinemasal Academy: Bringing Magic to Life

Blog, Disaster Relief, Turkiye Earthquake Relief Fund

In Samandağ, Hatay, the echoes of a devastating earthquake linger. Each person carries the weight of loss. Homes, loved ones, jobs, cherished possessions – the earthquake claimed them all. Yet amidst the rubble, a community rises, bound by strength and hope. Each movie night, each burst of laughter becomes a path to healing and resilience. This transformation? It’s powered by your generosity and our partner, Sinemasal. Together, we’re reigniting…

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The Heart ofAnatolia: Updates from the Earthquake Region

Board of Directors, Disaster Relief, Natural Disaster, Turkiye Earthquake Relief Fund

This past summer, I had the opportunity to visit the earthquake region and witness the ongoing recovery firsthand. My trip to Hatay and Iskenderun with my 17-year-old son revealed the enduring pain, even seven months later. The survivors continue to grapple with their new normal. Large swathes of the cities remain in ruins. Survivors, primarily residing in container…

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6TH MONTH IMPACT REPORT – TPF EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND

Blog, Impact Report, Turkiye Earthquake Relief Fund

Six months have passed since the devastating earthquakes shook Southeast Türkiye. As we pause to reflect on the journey, we want to acknowledge the vast strides we have made together in healing, rebuilding, and planning for a resilient future. The initial phase of our response, fueled by the generous support we received from our community…

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Introducing the 2023-24 Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award Recipients

Blog, Press Release, Scholarships, Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award

New York, NY (May 18, 2023) – Turkish Philanthropy Funds is proud to announce the 2023 Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award recipients Ayşe Nur Battal, Elif Şen, Kardelen Çiçek, and Sıla Öztürk. The Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award was established in 2015 by George Schieber in honor of his late wife, Sena Eken Schieber, a…

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Mother’s Day 2023

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As we approach Mother’s Day, a time to celebrate the women who have nurtured and shaped us, we invite you to make a gift that will touch lives and create a lasting impact. This Mother’s Day holds a different meaning for thousands of families in Turkiye. In the wake of the earthquakes, amidst displacement and…

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Children’s Day (23 Nisan) 2023

Blog, Education, Turkiye Earthquake Relief Fund

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…

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Child Wellness Center

Blog, Giving Circles, Health Innovations, Philanthropy, Turkiye Earthquake Relief Fund

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, Child Wellness Center, to…

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