Meet Meryem, a bright and determined young girl from Kucuknefes village in Yozgat. On a regular day, she helps her parents, taking care of their farm animals, and helping her mom with the housework. But Meryem is not like other children in her village. What sets her apart is her passion for reading and her determination. While…
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…
Every April 23rd, Children’s Day in Türkiye, we celebrate the potential and aspirations of our youngest dreamers. Today, as we gather at the #TPFSummit, we bring these dreams into the spotlight, reminding us why we strive for a better tomorrow. Children inspire our mission and challenge us to think bigger and do better, not just…
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’d like to spotlight the remarkable journey of Sumeyye, a testament to the transformative power of education and community support. Programs like ‘Sparks’ by the Change Leaders Association (DLD) help young women unlock their potential and shatter barriers to gender equality. Sumeyye’s story not only illuminates the path to…
Following the devastating earthquake in Southeastern Turkey, Hatay faced unprecedented destruction, including Serinyol Elementary and Middle School. Determined, TPF teamed up with the AKUT Foundation to swiftly build three schools with eight classrooms in Serinyol and Masuklu. Today, the walls of these schools echo with laughter and learning, as 670 children prepare for a future…
TPF is committing $1 million this Children's Day We would like to express our sincere gratitude once again for the remarkable generosity you’ve shown towards the Turkish Philanthropy Fund’s Turkiye Earthquake Relief Fund, in response to the devastating earthquakes that hit Türkiye. Thanks to your support, our on-ground partners were able to provide critical emergency…
You’ve heard us say it before, and you’ll hear us say it again: YOUR YEAR-END GIVING MAKES A DIFFERENCE! But what does that actually mean? We’re so glad you asked. Read our recently published impact report to see how your donation turns into life-changing opportunities and long-term solutions that transform entire communities and impact more people than…
It Takes a Village Giving Story of Ahmet Bozer “I believe the universe has a way of lining up the right people for you to meet at the right time for the things you should be doing,” says Ahmet Bozer about his journey with philanthropy. He met Haldun Tashman and, consequently, TPF just at…
The Journey of Education A Giving Story of Lale and Tunç Doluca Through the years, the Doluca family has given to many organizations in the U.S. and Turkey. As their success grew, Lale and Tunç discussed how to use their good fortune to benefit others, especially in their native country where they were born and…
Support TPF’s Year-End Partnerships, each of which is transforming thousands of lives every day while contributing to new narratives about how we can address social challenges. These are stories of opportunity, resilience, persistence, and hope. All of these organizations work to create more inclusion and impact lives in significant ways. Thanks to your contributions we…