As we close out the year, I’ve been thinking a lot about gratitude. Not the kind we save for the holidays but the kind that shows up quietly in the work we do every day. At TPF, gratitude looks like people coming together across cities, across countries, and sometimes across time zones… just because they believe in something bigger than…
We are excited to share that, thanks to the generosity of some of our donors, we now have matching gifts available for three inspiring projects. All donations to these projects will be matched through December 31, 2025. After welcoming 200 children affected by the February 6 earthquakes, Darüşşafaka’s student body has surpassed 1,000 for the first…
As we approach the end of 2025, all of us at Turkish Philanthropy Funds want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your partnership this year. Because of donors like you, students have found opportunity, families have rebuilt their lives, and communities across Türkiye and beyond have felt the strength of collective generosity. This year brought…
Every gift begins with a story — a moment of connection, compassion, or hope.At Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF), these stories have come together to create a powerful movement: one that continues to build brighter futures in Türkiye, the US, and beyond. In celebration of our community and the spirit of giving back, we invite you…
Dr. Rıza Sarıoğlu had spent decades building both a career in medicine and a meaningful life rooted in community. Over the years, he had also invested wisely in real estate, acquiring a vacation home in Rockport, Massachusetts. For decades, Dr. Rıza Sarıoğlu’s vacation home represented joy, belonging, and family. Overlooking the Atlantic, it was where…
In Türkiye, many women still face challenges in accessing reproductive health services. Preventive care remains limited. HPV vaccination rates are below 10%, and more than half of women have never had a mammogram or cervical smear. Factors such as stigma, early marriage, and the lack of postpartum mental health support continue to affect access to…
In southeastern Turkiye, teachers stepped into classrooms filled with children carrying trauma from the 2023 twin earthquakes. For these teachers, it wasn’t just about lessons. It was about building trust, offering stability, and helping children feel safe again. Many faced exhaustion, limited resources, and homesickness—but they kept going. That’s where KODA’s Post-Disaster Rural Education Support…
TPF 2025 Year-End Giving Guide As we approach the end of 2025, Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) is here to help you make the most of your charitable giving. Whether you’re supporting causes you love or setting up long-term philanthropic plans, early preparation ensures you meet key tax deadlines and maximize your impact while aligning…
What difference could a tablet make in an earthquake zone? For a child with autism and their family, facing disrupted routines and homes they cannot return to, it can do wonders. A tablet is more than just a source of entertainment. Sometimes, it’s an educational tool that helps strengthen a child’s brain development. Sometimes, it’s music…
Teachers are at the heart of achieving the world’s educational goals. UNESCO’s Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) calls for inclusive and equitable quality education for all by 2030. Yet progress remains uneven both globally and in Turkiye: approximately 1.2 million children of school-age children in Türkiye are out of formal education, and classrooms often…