Many students need books to inspire their interest and understanding of the subjects they study. Classroom supplies are always crucial for students to have a positive experience to help encourage their continued excitement to learn. However, some schools lack these very basic needs in the classroom. That is what BirSilgiBirKalem.org was created for. They enable people to…
We received a call from a donor about two years ago. He said “Everyone should have the same opportunities in life.” He continued “In Turkey, there are still segments of the population that don’t reach the same level of education as the rest. I want to make a difference in my life time so this…
TPF is delighted to announce that the Annual Boğaziçi University Gala Dinner will take place on Saturday, April 23rd in NYC, honoring Ümran Beba and Gülse Birsel. Join this wonderful night with your fellow alumni! Purchase your tickets now.
Dilanur is a molecular biology student from Alanya. Eda is an electrical engineering student from Urfa. Fatma studies at the Medical school and is from Batman. Gül, a political science graduate student, is from Urfa. Nevruz is a psychology major and is from Şırnak. These young women all have diverse backgrounds and are interested in…
Happy Women’s History Month! This month, we’d like to dedicate our newsletter to all wonder women out there who deserve the spotlight more than anyone. Wonder women look ordinary from the outside. You can’t find them in the newspapers or on Google, but you probably pass by them everyday on the streets of Turkey. If…
Are you a highly motivated individual living in the NYC area? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector? Look no further! Gain invaluable experience and make a difference with TPF, today! Location New York, NY Part-Time Start date: ASAP Description Turkish Philanthropy Funds works to improve Turkish education, advance gender equality…
New York, NY (February 11, 2016) – We are honored to announce our newest Board member, Ahmet Bozer, Executive Vice President of The Coca-Cola Company. Bozer has been serving The Coca-Cola Company for more than 25 years at various positions, most recently leading all of the Companies operations outside of North America. In addition to his distinguished…
Together We are Better! We are very excited to launch our new program, Giving Circles. Turkish Philanthropy Funds’ Giving Circles are a community of philanthropists who are dedicated to raise awareness of TPF’s mission and impact areas. TPF Giving Circle members will help us harness our community’s resources, build awareness of social needs in Turkey…
We are delighted to announce our newest partner: İlkyar Foundation. Established in 1998 in Ankara, İlkyar Foundation works wholeheartedly to provide children who live in the rural areas of Turkey through building libraries and showing them that even one book can change their lives. The story of a shepherd from Anatolia inspired the establishment of…
Are you a highly motivated individual living in the NYC area? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector? Look no further! Gain invaluable experience and make a difference with TPF, today! Location New York, NY Part-Time Start date: ASAP Description Turkish Philanthropy Funds works to improve Turkish education, advance gender equality…