Dilsu had set her mind for the nearly impossible, getting her masters at Columbia University, an ivy league school with an acceptance rate of 3.9%. Through hard work and dedication, Dilsu made the impossible possible and got in from a pool of 60,000+ applicants. But the real challenge now was affording the high cost of…
Meet Can, a talented pianist from Ankara who had always dreamed of studying in the United States. After years of hard work, he was accepted into the prestigious Cleveland Institute of Music, but the overwhelming costs nearly made his dream impossible. That’s when Turkish Philanthropy Funds stepped in. With the help of a TPF scholarship,…
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…
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…
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…
Sometimes the words are not enough to express our gratitude to you, our community, for going above and beyond to support the earthquake region. Your kindness, and generosity had already reached 1.7 million individuals and gave them something incredible – hope. This hope is a foundation for rebuilding lives from the rubble, for finding the strength to stand once again, and for envisioning a brighter tomorrow. Your…
As we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Turk ish Republic, we pause, not just to celebrate a milestone but to reflect on the weight of a century and the promise of the next. The centennial, while a testament to Turkiye’s resilience, progress, and unity, also serves as a reminder of the challenges and…