In southeastern Turkiye, teachers stepped into classrooms filled with children carrying trauma from the 2023 twin earthquakes. For these teachers, it wasn’t just about lessons. It was about building trust, offering stability, and helping children feel safe again. Many faced exhaustion, limited resources, and homesickness—but they kept going. That’s where KODA’s Post-Disaster Rural Education Support…
What difference could a tablet make in an earthquake zone? For a child with autism and their family, facing disrupted routines and homes they cannot return to, it can do wonders. A tablet is more than just a source of entertainment. Sometimes, it’s an educational tool that helps strengthen a child’s brain development. Sometimes, it’s music…
What if hope could be rebuilt—not with bricks, but with music, movement, and shared moments of joy? In the heart of a region still scarred by devastation, over 250 young people gathered not just to remember what was lost, but to rediscover what is possible. The Tebdil-i Mekan Festival was more than a four-day event—it…
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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After Türkiye’s devastating earthquakes, teachers became symbols of resilience, returning to classrooms to guide students through immense challenges. Recognizing their critical role, Sağlık ve Eğitim Vakfı (SEV), with support from the TPF Earthquake Fund, launched the Teacher Support Program to empower educators in the hardest-hit areas. This program provides not only the tools and resources…
Healing comes in many forms, but what truly matters is the willingness to embrace it. Whether it’s the rhythm of yarn and needles, a peaceful moment to breathe, or getting lost in stories that inspire, what truly matters is our willingness to embrace it. At the Füsun Sayek Community Center in Arsuz, healing begins with your…
Hey everyone! My name is Ryan Sinan, and I’m a Turkish American teenager who grew up in New York. This summer, I had a unique opportunity to visit Hatay, the city that was worst-affected by the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye last year. The trip was organized by the Turkish Philanthropy Funds, and it was an…
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…