Day In, Day Out painting is made from Acrylic, Acrylic Ink, and Acrylic Marker on Canvas. The size is 24 x 36 inches (61 x 91 cm). It was painted in 2016 and is signed on the back of the canvas by Yasemin Kackar-Demirel. Yasemin Kackar-Demirel (born 1978, Istanbul, Turkey) is a visual artist…
Catherine DeNeuve Alea Pinar Du Pre is an Austrian/Turkish Painter born in 1972. She has been influenced deeply by the artist of Künstlerhaus and Wiener Werkstaette. As a highly talented autodidact, she started painting early on. At the age of six, she had produced about 500 drawn paper dolls. At age 13 she painted…
FEATURED PANEL EDTECH & PHILANTHROPY: CRAFTING THE FUTURE How technology and innovation can drive the future of education in Turkey and in the world. Our esteemed panelists, moderated by Deborah Quazzo, Managing Partner of GSV Advisors, will share their views on the importance of technology and the role of philanthropy in guaranteeing high-quality education, especially amid…
Turkish Philanthropy Funds invites you to celebrate the philanthropic contributions of our community on March 6, 2021, with a panel discussion on the importance of technology and the role of philanthropy in guaranteeing high-quality education, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic. TPF is a critical player in the world of philanthropy towards Turkey and among the Turkish-American…
Turkish American Television Interview
SUPPORT RURAL TEACHERS $25,000 MATCHING GIFT FOR RURAL SCHOOL TEACHERS & STUDENTS! (December 7th – December 25th) Imagine a school in the middle of nature surrounded by trees and farming lands. Students learn not only in classrooms but also in nature. Schools are very close to homes. Teachers recognize each student as a unique individual. Now imagine…
George Schieber, a former World Bank official, married Sena Eken in 1976. Through Sena, he developed a fascination with Turkey’s remarkable history, culture, and potential. After receiving her Ph.D. in Economics in the U.S., Sena had a very successful career in various technical and managerial roles at the International Monetary Fund and as an Advisor to…
Thanks to your generosity and dedication, once again we have been able to respond rapidly to earthquake relief and rebuilding efforts in Turkey. You have been vital to the success of this campaign. Therefore, we would like to say thank you. When an earthquake struck Elazig and neighboring cities in January of this year, TPF alongside more than 20 civil society organizations in Turkey…
Help Victims Recover the Devastating Effects of the Earthquake and Rebuilding Efforts. All of us at Turkish Philanthropy Funds have been saddened by the news of the terrible earthquake that has struck Izmir and Aydin in Turkey with a magnitude of 7.0. Our thoughts are with the injured and the families of the victims. We…
Community Connections is a new series of regionally held virtual events, connecting our communities, and bringing awareness to philanthropy with new opportunities. Since we can not gather in person, we felt this was a great way to introduce the work we have done together with our partners, donors, and community over the last 13 years.…