Applications for the Robert L. Long Nieman Fellowship at Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University are open through December 1, 2018. The fellowship honors the memory of journalist, filmmaker and news executive Robert L. Long. Over many years, Long worked with journalists covering international news and was concerned with the issues facing journalism in…
This year on #GivingTuesday, we’re kicking off our end-of-year fundraising campaign to support our efforts to improve the lives of thousands. Community is the most powerful force of change in the world. Let’s unite this #GivingTuesday to inspire each other! Each means more when we give together! Facebook is matching up to $7 million in donations on…
We are excited to share our latest Impact Report with you. For 11 years TPF has been here to listen, learn, share and engage with those who have chosen us as their partner in philanthropy. As a result, we have invested more than $18 million in more than 200 projects working across 70+ cities in the…
Thank you to all who celebrated with us at the Excellence in Philanthropy Awards Gala on November 6. This year we recognized Demet Sabanci Cetindogan as the 2018 recipient of the Philanthropist of the Year Award and celebrated her philanthropic achievements. We were also incredibly honored to be joined by Prof. Dr. Ilber Ortayli, a renowned scholar and historian…
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Wednesday evening we hosted our Fifth Annual Fundraiser for Girls’ Education in Turkey. We raised close to $15,000 for TPF Stars Program and will be able to further invest in the future of 40 bright young women by helping them go to college! Our sincere thanks for making our path possible with your continued support! Special thanks to our host…
Sedef still remembers the chills she felt when she paraded into the stadium during the Opening Ceremony at 2008 Beijing Olympics. “It was one of the most unforgettable memories of my life,” she notes. “It was a dream come true.” The decision to take a break from her professional career to compete in the Olympics…
“Both of my parents died when I was young. I was raised by my grandmother and uncle. My uncle wanted to marry me off in exchange for a dowry when I was 16. He needed the money to care for the family. I spoke to my teacher about it and my teacher got me in touch…