TPF Street Animals in Turkiye Fund

It’s been a month since Türkiye passed ‘The Animal Protection Law,’ which legitimizes the collection of all stray animals, affecting roughly 4 million stray dogs and cats. With the country’s shelter capacity currently at around 100,000 this new law has already started to overcrowd shelters, resulting in poor living conditions and unmanageable situations. These animals…

Meet Emir and Demir, two brothers born with cerebral palsy.

Meet Emir and Demir, two brothers born with cerebral palsy. Their lives, shaped by the challenges of their condition, are a blend of struggle and hope. They faced an even greater challenge when a devastating earthquake struck their village. Yet, they found solstice through Türkiye Spastik Çocuklar Vakfı (TSCV)’s invaluable efforts to care for and support…

Voices of Partners Special – Sena Eken Schieber Economics Awardees

We’re excited to introduce you to three aspiring young women next week, the 2024-2025 Sena Eken Schieber Economics Awardees; Ayşe Nur Battal, Dilsu Tanal and Kardelen Çiçek. Empowered by a scholarship fund established to honor the remarkable economist, Sena Eken Schieber, these young women will come together at our upcoming Voices of Partners Special webinar hosted by Elmira…

Turkish Philanthropy Funds Welcomes Mustafa Kemal Abadan as New Chairman and Announces New Board Member

New York, July 1, 2024 –  Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mustafa Kemal Abadan as its new Chairman, along with the addition of Gamze Ateş, Ergün Kırlıkovalı, and Tamer Seçkin to the Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2024. New board members bring a wealth of experience and diverse…

Darüşşafaka, a home of compassion for many children in Türkiye.

For over 160 years, Darüşşafaka has been a home of compassion for many children in Türkiye, providing full scholarships, boarding, and qualified education with full tuition for 8 years to 1,000 financially disadvantaged, talented children whose fathers or mothers are no longer alive. These children are given a chance to dream, learn, and succeed, paving…