We’re delighted to announce the 24th round of grants from TPF’s Türkiye Earthquake Fund. Since February 6, 2023, TPF has awarded 174 grants to 93 organizations, totaling $16 million and improving the lives of 2.6 million people in the earthquake-affected region. $73,081 to YÖRET (Foundation of the Societal Development and Education) – To support 30 psychosocial…
New York, NY (May 19, 2025) – May 19th is a day of profound significance in Türkiye—a day when we honor the power of youth and celebrate the spirit of possibility that lives in every new generation. In that same spirit, we are proud to announce the recipients of the inaugural TPF Changemaker Scholarship Fund,…
Some nights leave a lasting mark—not just in memory, but in movement. The 2025 TPF Gala was one of those gatherings. Together, we raised $2.7 million—a testament to the compassion, generosity, and unity of a community determined to make a difference. Whether you joined us in person or supported from afar, your belief in our…
New York, NY (May 2, 2025) – We are proud to announce that three outstanding recipients of the 2025 Sena Eken-Schieber Economics Award—Sıla, Ece, and Nagehan—have been accepted to Yale, Duke, and Columbia University, respectively. All three are Economics majors with GPAs above 3.7 from top universities in Türkiye, united by a shared dream: to make…
53% of those affected by the 2023 twin-earthquakes were women. In its aftermath, they faced greater burdens—more caregiving, more work, and deeper inequalities. Yet, they did not give up. With resilience and an entrepreneurial spirit, they turned hardship into opportunity. Through the Let Women Start Their Business project, supported by Mavi Kalem and TPF, they…
Today marks the second anniversary of the devastating twin earthquakes that forever changed southeastern Türkiye, impacting 14 million lives. From day one, your unwavering support enabled TPF to respond swiftly, collaborating with over 80 organizations and distributing $15 million in grants, positively affecting 2 million lives. But numbers can only tell part of the story.…
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