Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) is proud to announce that AKUT Foundation is selected as the first recipient of TPF’s Turkey 2021 Wildfire Relief Fund. The Relief Fund was created on July 30, 2021, to help individuals and families impacted by current and future wildfires throughout Turkey. Grants from this special purpose fund will support nonprofit…
DetailsOn July 28 and 29 more than 60 fires started in 21 cities in Turkey. As of July 30th, 14 of these fires (in Adana, Osmaniye, Mersin, Antalya, Mugla, Kayseri, and Manisa) are still not under control. The massive fires have been spreading due to high temperatures and winds. The fires are unprecedented in scope and impact.…
DetailsOnce again you enabled TPF to make a difference in the lives of many young people. We want to thank you for that and share the impact we’ve made together in closing the digital divide in Turkey. Since the pandemic led to the sudden closure of schools, many of our partners on the ground in…
DetailsOsman Ciğeroğlu and his mother Sulun Ciğeroğlu Osman Ciğeroğlu is tremendously intentional about his charitable giving and has partnered with TPF in a variety of ways to align his values with his personal giving. “I’m a strong believer in social responsibility, and that you can advocate and influence change not only through giving charitably but…
DetailsWe are looking for MENTORS in STEM to pair up with young women in Turkey. Turkish Philanthropy Funds is proud to partner with the Million Women Mentor Program (Milyon Kadına Mentor) in Turkey. The program gives young Turkish women a chance to team up with mentors who can guide them in pursuing their professional careers. The goal is to…
DetailsFour Inspiring Young Women from Turkey are Recipients of the Prestigious Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award New York, NY (April 30th, 2021) – Turkish Philanthropy Funds is proud to announce the 2021 Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award recipients: Bihter Erbaş, Müge Önder, Nezihat Bengisu Kaynar, and Serra Güllü. The Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award continues to be the only award earmarked for young…
DetailsNil and Bahadir Onalan are known best for their philanthropy in their immediate community. “Our motivation in asking our friends and family to join us in our giving is to share this feeling of happiness of knowing you’re making a lasting impact on someone else’s life. If you truly want to be happy in your life, make someone…
DetailsWe are proud to share our impact report detailing TPF’s response to the Izmir earthquake and want to thank you once again for your support and trust in TPF. Our collective response to the Izmir earthquake was a great example of our community coming TOGETHER to make a difference In total, TPF’s Izmir Earthquake Relief Fund was supported…
DetailsArtists for Children is an art auction put together to support Koruncuk Foundation. Since 1979, Koruncuk Foundation has been providing services for children who are in need of protection, whose basic needs are limited due to financial difficulties, and/or their access to education is at risk through their Koruncuk Villages. Under TPF’s umbrella, over 30…
DetailsDonors, Partners, and Friends, In these times, since we believed that it is still important that we gather, even if we do so from our own homes, we asked you to join us for our Color Turkey Panel and Auction. And, so many of you did. You honored us by recognizing how Turkish Philanthropy Funds…
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