What is Trauma-Free World for Children Project? The Trauma-Free World for Children Project provides a healing and protective center for children who have suffered from psychological trauma due to natural disasters, migration, the pandemic, family loss, and bullying. Maya Vakfı (Foundation) established the Child and Youth Center in the Balat district of İstanbul to help vulnerable children with traumatized experiences.…
The first $5,000 of your donation will be matched by a donor by December 31st, 2021! We have a dream of a village, which is not far away and not a village we never visit. This village is near, open to everyone, and that we are always there. For 19 years ILKYAR has been organizing…
Social-Emotional Development Program (for Rural Secondary-School Students) KODA is piloting the SED Program to support the social-emotional development of 40 rural secondary-school students. During the second semester (16 weeks), two student groups will attend either an in-school or an after-school program. They will have 2 sessions weekly and meet with their counseling teacher or KODA…
#GivingTuesday is the international day of generosity established in 2012. This global movement continues to unleash the power of giving around the world and inspire hundreds of millions of people in spreading their generosity, sharing, and collaborating. We invite you to join us this year for #GivingTuesday! Let’s unleash our generosity and make a lasting impact!…
What is Science Movement Project? Since 2018, Science Movement Project provides each secondary school with five Twin Science Kits and an online learning platform for teachers. These kits allow teachers to implement S.T.E.M subjects into the curriculum and make experiments an integral part of classes. Usage of the kits in classes helps students develop projects, improve their problem-solving…
Once again you enabled TPF to make a difference in the lives of many young people. We want to thank you for that and share the impact we’ve made together in closing the digital divide in Turkey. Since the pandemic led to the sudden closure of schools, many of our partners on the ground in…
We are looking for MENTORS in STEM to pair up with young women in Turkey. Turkish Philanthropy Funds is proud to partner with the Million Women Mentor Program (Milyon Kadına Mentor) in Turkey. The program gives young Turkish women a chance to team up with mentors who can guide them in pursuing their professional careers. The goal is to…
Four Inspiring Young Women from Turkey are Recipients of the Prestigious Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award New York, NY (April 30th, 2021) – Turkish Philanthropy Funds is proud to announce the 2021 Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award recipients: Bihter Erbaş, Müge Önder, Nezihat Bengisu Kaynar, and Serra Güllü. The Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award continues to be the only award earmarked for young…
FEATURED PANEL EDTECH & PHILANTHROPY: CRAFTING THE FUTURE How technology and innovation can drive the future of education in Turkey and in the world. Our esteemed panelists, moderated by Deborah Quazzo, Managing Partner of GSV Advisors, will share their views on the importance of technology and the role of philanthropy in guaranteeing high-quality education, especially amid…
FEATURED PANEL EDTECH & PHILANTHROPY: CRAFTING THE FUTURE How technology and innovation can drive the future of education in Turkey and in the world. Our esteemed panelists, moderated by Deborah Quazzo, Managing Partner of GSV Advisors, will share their views on the importance of technology and the role of philanthropy in guaranteeing high-quality education, especially amid…