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…
Antakya Medeniyetler Korosu, or the Antakya Civilizations Choir, has long stood as a symbol of Antakya‘s legacy of inclusivity. Through music, they have celebrated the rich mosaic of cultures, languages, and religions that define their city. Their performances bring together people of all backgrounds in song and spirit. The devastating earthquakes on February 6th hit…
In the heart of devastation, a unique movement unfolds with the opening of a box—a science kit that’s more than meets the eye. The YGA Earthquake Region Science Movement is not just responding to a crisis; it’s transforming it into an opportunity for growth, learning, and hope. These kits are keys to a new world,…
Natural disasters impact everyone, but they hit those with special needs particularly hard, disrupting their routines and making it challenging to regulate their emotions and behaviors. In these moments, they need more than just help; they need understanding and support to find their way through the chaos. That’s where Down Turkiye steps in, extending a…
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…
We are proud to present the Children Wellness Center at Cukurova University where compassion meets action. This center, born out of the aftermath of the twin earthquakes, offers support to amputated children through prostheses, physiotherapy, psychosocial support, and education. The center is realized through the collective efforts of many. It all began with a seed…
The earthquake region used to be the star of Turkiye’s agriculture. But on February 6th, the devastating twin earthquakes changed life as we knew it in these regions forever. In the face of this tragedy, we united with our partner, I4D to launch an incredible initiative: Sosyal Zincir. Born from a vision to reconnect shattered…