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FROM OUR BLOG
You have the power to change gender statistics in Turkiye.
At Turkish Philanthropy Funds, we believe in long-term, sustainable change – especially when it comes to gender equality. The challenges are immense. Turkey ranks 124th out of 136 in the world for gender inequality. Female employment remains under 36%, and still 15% of girls are married before they turn 18. While more girls are attending school, only…
Year End Giving Important Dates 2024
As we approach the end of 2024, Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) is here to assist with your year-end giving and grant-making, ensuring you meet tax deadlines. We encourage early planning to maximize benefits. Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) and Bunching Strategy If you’re uncertain about which causes to support, consider opening a donor-advised fund (DAF) at TPF.…
A Scholarship that Changed Everything: Dilsu’s Story
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…
Empowering Teachers in the Earthquake Region
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…
Voices of Partners: Equality in Education
Turkiye continues to face challenges with academic and socioeconomic disparities in education. Recent Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results show that Turkiye ranks near the bottom among OECD countries in both academic and social inclusivity. A significant portion of students are underperforming in key areas – 38.6% in mathematics, 29.3% in reading, and 24.7%…
A Space for Healing: Your Role in Rebuilding Arsuz
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…
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,…
We are thrilled to welcome the Turkish American Orchestra (TAO) to our community as a proud TPF partner!
We are thrilled to welcome the Turkish American Orchestra (TAO) to our community as a proud TPF partner! TAO is a non-profit organization with a mission to foster cultural exchange and build bridges through the power of music. Their performances highlight the rich and diverse musical traditions of Türkiye, bringing them to audiences across the…
Evla’s inspiring journey to UCLA, made possible through scholarship.
Evla gave everything she had during her high school years to pursue her dream of studying Psychology at UCLA. And she did it! So, what’s next? Normally, it would be a plane ticket and apartment hunting. But that wasn’t the case for Evla. The high cost of living and tuition was holding her back from following…
TPF Street Animals in Turkiye Fund
It’s been a month since Türkiye passed ‘The Animal Protection Law,’ which legitimizes the collection of all stray animals, affecting roughly 4 million stray dogs and cats. With the country’s shelter capacity currently at around 100,000 this new law has already started to overcrowd shelters, resulting in poor living conditions and unmanageable situations. These animals…
Make-Your-Will
As August is Make-a-Will Month, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the legacy you wish to leave behind. At TPF, we believe in the power of giving to create lasting impacts for future generations. That’s why we’re reaching out to invite you to consider including TPF or our partners in Turkiye through TPF in…
A Turkish American Teenager’s Journey to the Earthquake-Affected Region of Türkiye
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.
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…
Diamonds that shine with your kindness.
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…
Voices of Partners Special – Sena Eken Schieber Economics Awardees
We’re excited to introduce you to three aspiring young women next week, the 2024-2025 Sena Eken Schieber Economics Awardees; Ayşe Nur Battal, Dilsu Tanal and Kardelen Çiçek. Empowered by a scholarship fund established to honor the remarkable economist, Sena Eken Schieber, these young women will come together at our upcoming Voices of Partners Special webinar hosted by Elmira…
Turkish Philanthropy Funds Welcomes Mustafa Kemal Abadan as New Chairman and Announces New Board Member
New York, July 1, 2024 – Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mustafa Kemal Abadan as its new Chairman, along with the addition of Gamze Ateş, Ergün Kırlıkovalı, and Tamer Seçkin to the Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2024. New board members bring a wealth of experience and diverse…
Announcing the Establishment of The Üçok Family Scholarship Fund and its First Recipient
New York, NY – [June 25, 2024] – Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) is proud to announce the establishment of The Üçok Family Scholarship Fund, created by Hikmet and Marilyn Üçok, and to introduce its first recipient for 2024, Evla Sim Saka. This scholarship fund aims to provide young Turkish women with opportunities to continue their…
Darüşşafaka, a home of compassion for many children in Türkiye.
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…
INTRODUCING THE 2024-25 SENA EKEN SCHIEBER ECONOMICS AWARD RECIPIENTS
New York, NY (May 3, 2024) – Turkish Philanthropy Funds is proud to announce the 2024 Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award recipients: Ayse Nur Battal, Kardelen Cicek, and Dilsu Tanal. The Sena Eken Schieber Economics Awards was established in 2015 by George Schieber to honor his late wife, Sena Eken Schieber, an inspiring economist who…
Celebrating children not just today, but every day!
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…
Press Release: Turkish Philanthropy Funds Hosts 2024 Innovation and Social Impact Summit
Turkish Philanthropy Funds Hosts 2024 Innovation and Social Impact Summit Chobani, Google, Amazon, Microsoft executives join social impact experts and investors. Discussions on AI for social good; innovation in disaster resilience; corporations and social impact (New York, April 2nd, 2024) – Turkish Philanthropy Funds, the leading U.S. community foundation for high-impact social investments dedicated to Turkish…
Antakya Civilizations Choir – The symbol of Endurance and Hope
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…
Empowering the next generation of change-makers in Turkiye with YGA!
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,…
Standing in Solidarity with Down Turkiye and paint the world with the colors of acceptance!
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…
The Change Leaders Association (DLD) Sparks Program Change Statistics and Narratives for the better
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…
The Resilient Hearts of Antakya.
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…
Voices of Partners Special – Celebrating International Women’s Day
To celebrate Women’s History Month, join us for our VOP Special to listen to our speakers discuss the transformative power of women in the arts, and sports! This event will be hosted by Afsin Yurdakul and featuring Esin Aydingoz, Sedef Koktenturk and Elif Uras. Discover how women’s involvement in these fields is not just breaking barriers but paving…
Welcome to Children Wellness Center
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…
Meet Sosyal Zincir – A vision to reconnect shattered economies and communities in the earthquake region
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…
TPF Turkiye Earthquake Fund 1st Anniversary Report
A year ago, we were faced with an unprecedented challenge. The earthquake left indelible scars, both on the land and in the hearts of those affected. In response, TPF mobilized swiftly, channeling the outpouring of support into effective action. Thanks to your unwavering commitment, we have been able to make significant strides in healing, rebuilding,…
In the midst of this desolation, a group emerged – Buradayiz Hatay
Hatay is one of the top three cities most impacted by the disaster that hit Southeast Turkey on February 6th, 2023. That day changed the lives of millions, as the majority of the city collapsed into dust, leaving inhabitants without shelter, essential needs to exist in dignity, and jobs. In the midst of this desolation,…
Voices of Partners – Turkiye Earthquake Fund Special
Join us on Wednesday, February 7th at 12 PM EST for our ‘Voices of Partners, Earthquake Special’ webinar. We’ll highlight the current situation in the earthquake region as we continue to work to uplift the affected communities, and honor the impactful work of our partners: Toplum Gonulluleri Vakfi, Cukurova University’s Cocuk Iyilik Merkezi, Suna’nin Kizlari, and Ihtiyac…
Accepting applications both from TPF Partners and non-partner NGOs for TPF’s Turkiye Earthquake Fund.
We’re excited to announce that we are currently receiving applications both from TPF Partners and non-partner NGOs for TPF’s Turkiye Earthquake Fund. TPF Turkiye Earthquake Fund was created on February 6th, 2023 to help individuals and families impacted by the earthquakes in the Southeast region of Turkiye. Our grant program is designed to support organizations…
Turquoise Coast Environment Fund-Turkey 2023 applications are now open!
Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF), Turquoise Coast Environment Fund (TCEF) of Conservation Collective, and Turkey Mozaik Foundation (TMF) join forces to launch grant program of environmental support for the earthquake affected regions of Turkey. In a collaborative effort to address urgent environmental challenges in the earthquake-stricken regions of Hatay, Adana, and Mersin in Turkey, three prominent…
Building a Future of Resilience and Perseverance
Miles and miles of dust and rubble. A stark contrast to the vibrant life once pulsating through these streets, what lay before us was hundreds of containers placed next to each other. This sight greeted us as we drove to meet with our partners from Gaziantep Airport to Hatay. In these cities woven with rich…
Voices of Partners “Why I Give” Webinar
You’re invited to hear kindness stories! Our donor community is united by a commitment to creating positive change in the world. In celebration of this shared vision, we’re excited to once again host a Voices of Partners Special, Why I Give, to share the personal philanthropic stories of our donors, Mustafa Kemal Abadan, Vega Sankur,…
#GivingTuesday
We’re thrilled to partner with Baris Ozcan this #GivingTuesday to support those affected by the earthquakes in Turkiye. But what’s even more exciting is having YOU join us in this meaningful journey. 🙌 Let’s stand united with the earthquake survivors and show them they’re not alone in their recovery. Your contribution today is more than…
Updates from the earthquake region – thank you for going above and beyond
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…
The Centennial Promise
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…
Plan Your Year-end Giving with TPF!
As we enter the last quarter of 2023, Turkish Philanthropy Funds would like to assist you with your year-end giving and grant-making with the best possible service. We encourage you to plan ahead to meet tax year deadlines that apply for giving in 2023. Consider opening a Donor-Advised Fund with a bunching strategy If you…
Basketkoy – a Sanctuary of Hope.
Earthquakes leave psychological scars that are often overlooked in the immediate rush to provide basic needs. As TPF, our strategy includes addressing these invisible scars. After earthquakes, it’s often hard to find hope. Team sports like basketball play an important role in rebuilding community ties. They provide a form of therapy, helping children and everyone else…
TPF Impact in the Earthquake Region
Our collective impact in the earthquake region has been transformative. We’ve touched the lives of over 1.7 million individuals, allocated $10.1 million in grants, and stood alongside 65+ NGOs. This is the strength of our shared purpose. We’re proud of the progress we have made but we know that the journey ahead is long and that our commitment to these communities must remain unwavering.…
Sinemasal Academy: Bringing Magic to Life
In Samandağ, Hatay, the echoes of a devastating earthquake linger. Each person carries the weight of loss. Homes, loved ones, jobs, cherished possessions – the earthquake claimed them all. Yet amidst the rubble, a community rises, bound by strength and hope. Each movie night, each burst of laughter becomes a path to healing and resilience. This transformation? It’s powered by your generosity and our partner, Sinemasal. Together, we’re reigniting…
Voices of Partners Special
It is with immense pride and excitement that we invite you to join us in celebrating the centennial of the Turkish Republic. This monumental occasion not only marks a century of our nation’s achievements but also sets the stage for the aspirations of the #Next100Years with a distinctive focus on the transformative power of women in leadership.
The Heart ofAnatolia: Updates from the Earthquake Region
This past summer, I had the opportunity to visit the earthquake region and witness the ongoing recovery firsthand. My trip to Hatay and Iskenderun with my 17-year-old son revealed the enduring pain, even seven months later. The survivors continue to grapple with their new normal. Large swathes of the cities remain in ruins. Survivors, primarily residing in container…
TPF Partners & Issue Areas
Equality & Equity in Education İLKYAR Okul Destek Derneği TEGV Another School is Possible Association Istanbul Technical University Alumni Association ÖRAV TOÇEV Science Heroes Associaton KODA Sabancı University BUMED Kodluyoruz TAC BÜVAK MAGIT TED Darüşşafaka Society Nesin Foundation TEV Gender Equality AÇEV ÇYDD DLD Arts & Culture Health Innovations Cerebral Palsy Türkiye LÖSEV ÇÖLYAK INARA…
Rebuild, Uplift, and Empower.
Last month, I traveled to the regions in Southeast Turkiye profoundly impacted by the February 6th earthquakes. While it was a deeply moving experience, witnessing the resilient spirit of the community firsthand has been truly inspiring. The immediate aftermath of such a tragedy is always overwhelming, but as the dust begins to settle, the long-term…
6TH MONTH IMPACT REPORT – TPF EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND
Six months have passed since the devastating earthquakes shook Southeast Türkiye. As we pause to reflect on the journey, we want to acknowledge the vast strides we have made together in healing, rebuilding, and planning for a resilient future. The initial phase of our response, fueled by the generous support we received from our community…
Introducing the 2023-24 Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award Recipients
New York, NY (May 18, 2023) – Turkish Philanthropy Funds is proud to announce the 2023 Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award recipients Ayşe Nur Battal, Elif Şen, Kardelen Çiçek, and Sıla Öztürk. The Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award was established in 2015 by George Schieber in honor of his late wife, Sena Eken Schieber, a…
Mother’s Day 2023
As we approach Mother’s Day, a time to celebrate the women who have nurtured and shaped us, we invite you to make a gift that will touch lives and create a lasting impact. This Mother’s Day holds a different meaning for thousands of families in Turkiye. In the wake of the earthquakes, amidst displacement and…
Earthquake Relief Fund – 3rd Month Impact Report
Three months ago, our community faced an unimaginable challenge when two devastating earthquakes shook the core of our homes, lives, and spirits. In the midst of the turmoil, we uncovered the true resilience of our community. Though the scars of the earthquake are still visible, the spirit of hope and unity shines even brighter as our…
Children’s Day (23 Nisan) 2023
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…
Child Wellness Center
In February 2023, two massive earthquakes in Southern Türkiye caused thousands of people to perish and left many more homeless, injured, and traumatized. As the earthquake relief efforts shift to the longer-lasting rebuild phase, medical doctors both in the US and Türkiye have worked together to establish Turkiye’s first rehabilitation center, Child Wellness Center, to…
Turkiye Earthquake Relief Fund – 2nd Month Update
Today marks two months since earthquakes devastated 11 cities in Turkiye, displacing millions and taking the lives of over 50,000 people. Our communities are still mourning these losses. Through destruction and chaos, hope emerged, thanks to the generosity of our community, donors, and the hard work of our partners on the ground. Together we have made…
TPF Earthquake Relief Fund Press Coverage & Media
Turkish-American entrepreneurs pledge $4 million to relief efforts in Turkey Providing Support to Turkey and Syria Turkish students fundraise for earthquake victims Students organize fundraiser in response to earthquake in Turkey and Syria Turkish student organization encourages earthquake relief efforts Local entrepreneurs make generous donation to Turkey-Syria earthquake relief efforts Earthquake-Hit Gaziantep, Turkey Is Crucial…
International Women’s Day 2023
TPF is committing $1 million to Women's Organizations On this International Women’s Day, we are pleased to announce that we are committing $1M in funding to women’s organizations in the wake of the recent earthquakes that devastated our community. As we work to rebuild and recover from this tragedy, we recognize that women and girls are…
Turkiye Earthquake Relief Fund – One Month Update
Today marks one month since the tragic earthquakes struck Türkiye, causing immense damage and devastation in 11 cities. Over 45,000 have lost their lives, and millions have lost their homes, livelihoods, and loved ones. As we take a moment to reflect on this disaster, we remember those who have lost their lives and those who continue…
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
On behalf of everyone at Turkish Philanthropy Funds, we would like to extend our most sincere gratitude for your continued support during this trying time. This is the biggest humanitarian crisis Turkiye has ever faced, and our thoughts continue to be with those impacted. We are humbled by the outpouring of support we have received -…
Press Release: The Ozmen Family $1M Donation & Match – Earthquake Fund
Turkish-American Entrepreneurs Eren and Fatih Ozmen Join Forces with Hamdi Ulukaya to Support Earthquake Relief Efforts in Turkiye (Turkey) Ozmen Family and Ulukaya donate a total of $4M in combined support SPARKS, Nev. (Feb. 15, 2023) – Turkish-born entrepreneurs Eren and Fatih Ozmen, owners of Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), and Hamdi Ulukaya, CEO and founder…
FAQ TPF Earthquake Relief Fund & Helpful Links
Is my donation tax-deductible? Yes. Turkish Philanthropy Funds is a tax-exempt organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and your gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent provided by law. Tax ID 20-8392006. Please take a look at TPF’s IRS determination letter, here. Is TPF credited by charity evaluators? Turkish Philanthropy Funds…
TPF Turkiye Earthquake Relief Fund Press Release
(New York, February 6th, 2023) – Turkish Philanthropy Funds has launched its Türkiye Earthquake Relief Fund on February 6th, 2023. The fund was created as an immediate response to the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Gaziantep and its neighboring cities on February 6th at 4:17 AM local time. The earthquake was felt by at…
TPF Earthquake Fund Grant Announcements
SUPPORT TPF's TURKIYE EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUNDLAUNCH TPF's TURKIYE EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND 3RD MONTH IMPACT REPORTLAUNCH TPF's TURKIYE EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND 6th MONTH IMPACT REPORTLAUNCH TPF's TURKIYE EARTHQUAKE FUND 1ST ANNIVERSARY IMPACT REPORT We want to extend our most sincere gratitude to you one more time for your quick response to the devastating earthquake that struck…
Türkiye Earthquake Relief Fund
Our sincere gratitude to Hamdi Ulukaya, Eren and Fatih Ozmen who have united forces to support earthquake relief efforts. Each has donated $1M and pledged an additional $1M match. DONATE NOW! Turkiye Earthquake Relief FundLAUNCH TPF’S TURKIYE EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND 3RD MONTH IMPACT REPORTFAQ & HELPFUL LINKS We at Turkish Philanthropy Funds are devastated by the…
Celebrating TPF’s Sweet 16!
As we celebrate our 16th year, we would like to honor all those who have made this journey possible, starting with the six visionaries who founded Turkish Philanthropy Funds and the incredible legacy they have created. Through their vision, we have built a community around giving with over 10,000 donors and 70+ partners and granted over $28M in support of 300+ projects in 180+ cities.…
2022 Year-End Campaigns
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…
DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT!
Our Board of Directors is matching your gift to TPF up to $60,000 until December 31st, 2022! You can double your impact and make a big difference in so many lives by empowering TPF and our capacity of providing strategic philanthropy for our community members. You can even triple the impact of your support by utilizing…
2021-2022 Impact Report
Our legacy is one of our community’s generosity turning into impact. For 15 years, you –– a 10,000+ donor community, 70+ partners, and thousands of friends –– have helped us bring our community together for impactful and effective philanthropy, precisely because of your passion for giving back and belief in the impact of community philanthropy. The 2022…
Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award 2023-24
We are happy to announce the application process is now open for the 2023-24 Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award. The Award provides financial support to Turkish women in need of financial assistance to pursue graduate degrees in economics in accredited U.S. graduate programs. The webinar is an excellent opportunity for motivated young women to learn…
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We are proud to share that Turkish Philanthropy Funds received high ratings from leading charity evaluators. We make the most of every single dollar that you contribute. CLICK THE IMAGES TO LEARN MORE!
Istanbul Marathon 2022
Turkish Philanthropy Funds is proud to collaborate with AdimAdim this year to make giving easy for donors interested in supporting TPF partners participating in the 2022 Istanbul Marathon. DONATE TO OUR PARTNERS’ CAMPAIGNS BY CLICKING THE IMAGES BELOW.
Year-End Giving 2022
TPF’s Board of Directors is extending their match of all gifts to TPF up to $60,000 until December 31st, 2022, to increase the impact of your donation. And, if your company offers a matching contribution, you can TRIPLE the impact. DONATE TODAY AND HAVE YOUR GIFT MATCHED! PLAN YOUR YEAR-END GIVING WITH TPF! As…
Welcoming TPF’s New Board Members
New York, August 11, 2022 — Turkish Philanthropy Funds is pleased to announce that Mustafa Kemal Abadan, Aykut Atali, and Ülkü Rowe have been elected to serve as members of the Board of Directors as of July 1, 2022. Each of these new Board members brings with them a unique perspective and the same unyielding drive…
Wildfire Fund Impact Report
We are proud to share our impact report detailing TPF’s immediate response to the wildfires in Turkey in the summer of 2021. Our community’s collective response to the wildfires last summer was a great example of our global community coming TOGETHER to make a difference. Support for TPF’s Wildfire Relief Fund came from nearly 2,500 donors, raised more…
2022 Educ8 Program Recipients
New York, NY (June 23, 2022) – Turkish Philanthropy Funds is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 Educ8 Program: Duygu Göksoy, Sena Altun, Büşra Gül Murat, and İpek Hanife Yılmaz. These young women have great potential, and we’re honored that with your help, we will be helping them unlock it. In 2014, with…
2022 Awardees
New York, NY (June 16, 2022) – Turkish Philanthropy Funds is proud to announce the 2022 Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award recipients Esin Hacıoğlu, Kardelen Çiçek, and Sıla Öztürk. The Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award continues to be the only award earmarked for young women from Turkey to obtain graduate degrees in the field of Economics in…
It Takes a Village
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…
Synergy Of Giving Within A Community
In 2018 a small group of professionals at Microsoft came together to discuss the idea of creating a Giving Circle among the Turkish-American community. They wanted to establish a collaborative effort in which they could work together, gather contributions, educate members about the power of collective philanthropy, and provide opportunities for hands-on involvement in awarding…
Gala 2022
Turkish Philanthropy Funds community celebrated our 15th Anniversary on May 9th at The MET and honored Mr. Hamdi Ulukaya with The Philanthropist of the Year Award. It was an exciting and inspiring milestone in our impactful philanthropic journey. We are proud to continue to lead the way for our community to give back in the…
Women’s History Month 2022
This year we celebrated Women’s History Month by hearing from Women Leaders in Philanthropy. As a part of our celebrations, we hosted a Voices of Partners Special, hosted by Didem Altop, TPF Board Member, and joined by special guests Hilal Baykara, Country Director of Ashoka Turkey; Gülseren Onanç, Founder and Spokesperson of Equality, Justice, Women…
Planned Giving
PLAN FOR TOMORROW AND BENEFIT TODAY WITH PLANNED GIVING AT TPF You care. You want to give. TPF helps you make it both easier with planned giving. Planned Giving means that you can continue to give to the causes you care about — forever. It allows you to make larger gifts by offering donors many…
TPF Gala @ The MET
February 1st, 2022 marked TPF’s 15th anniversary. On behalf of the Board of Directors, we would like to invite you to celebrate this milestone with us on Monday, May 9, 2022, at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, honoring Mr. Hamdi Ulukaya with the Philanthropist of the Year Award for his lifetime dedication to philanthropy to achieve a world of justice…
The Journey of Education
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…
Year-End Campaigns
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…
Turkey Deep Poverty Fund
Turkey Deep Poverty Fund Although Turkey has made great strides in poverty alleviation over the last 20 years, the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent developments in the Turkish economy threaten to reverse years of progress in the fight against poverty and income inequality. The current state jeopardizes the future of a generation of children. Poverty is…
MAYA Year-End Campaign
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.…
ILKYAR’s Year-End Campaign
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…
2020-2021 Annual Report
We are delighted to announce the launch of TPF’s 2021 Impact Report, Catalyst For Change, available now for download. More than 14 years ago TPF Founders Circle members planted the roots of TPF firmly in our community. As those roots grew, TPF gained depth and strength becoming the leading foundation for high-impact social investments dedicated to Turkish and Turkish-American communities.…
Maximize Charitable Giving Impact in 2021
Maximize Charitable Giving Impact in 2021 We all continue to navigate the challenges of a once-in-a-lifetime global pandemic. And, despite these difficult times, we have witnessed historic levels of generosity from our donors who have significantly increased their contributions to support those who have been most impacted. Charitable giving at TPF reached a record $4.4…
KODA Year-End Campaign
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…
Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award
Sena Eken Schieber was born in İstanbul in 1949. After graduating from Robert College in Turkey, she did her graduate studies in England and received her Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pittsburgh. She married George Schieber in 1976. Sena had a long and distinguished career in the International Monetary Fund (IMF), during which…
Giving Tuesday 2021
#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!…
INSPIRING GIVING
INSPIRING GIVING – FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION Zeynep Oğuz Bilimer’s journey in philanthropy began at an early age as she grew up in a family dedicated to giving back. For her family, philanthropy and serving the community have been at the forefront for generations. Zeynep reflected on her family’s generosity, especially in the community she grew…
Joining Together to Find Solutions
Burcu and Mete Tuncel understand the value of giving back to their community. They have been devoted philanthropists and TPF donors for several years. Their involvement with Turkish Philanthropy Funds began through Burcu’s connection to Tashman family as the 2004 recipient of the Tashman Fellowship for her MBA degree at Columbia University but continued with…
Cemre Fund Year-End Campaign
Eliminating poverty in Turkey requires solutions through innovation, cooperation, and policy change. It requires all of us to work hand in hand. We have seen the poverty rate go down in Turkey. It has more than halved between 2002 and 2015, and extreme poverty fell even faster. However, during the pandemic poverty rates have increased…
YGA Science Movement Project
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…
Year-End Giving 2021
PLAN YOUR YEAR-END GIVING WITH TPF! As we enter the last quarter of 2021, Turkish Philanthropy Funds would like to assist you with your year-end giving and grant-making with the best possible service. We encourage you to plan ahead to meet tax year deadlines that apply for giving in 2021. Give now — decide later…
3RD ROUND GRANT RECIPIENTS
Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) is proud to announce that Unvansız Gönüllüler Foundation, Support to Life, MAYA Foundation, and World Human Relief has been selected as the third round of grant recipients of TPF’s Turkey 2021 Wildfire Relief Fund. As of September 14th, 2021, Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) has raised over $220K in its Turkey 2021 Wildfire Relief Fund. The…
TPF Disaster Relief Fund
Our thoughts are with the families and residents of the Black Sea region of Turkey and were affected by the flooding that took place on August 12th, 2021. All donations made to the TPF’s Disaster Relief Fund will be allocated to help relief and recovery efforts in Bartin, Kastamonu, Rize, and Sinop. We will work…
2ND ROUND GRANT RECIPIENTS!
Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) is proud to announce Ahbap Association, Support to Life, and NEF Foundation working together with NeedsMap have been selected as the second round of grant recipients from TPF’s Turkey 2021 Wildfire Relief Fund. The Relief Fund was created on July 30, 2021, to help individuals and families impacted by current and future wildfires throughout…
1ST ROUND GRANT RECIPIENT!
Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) is proud to announce that AKUT Foundation is selected as the first recipient of TPF’s Turkey 2021 Wildfire Relief Fund. The Relief Fund was created on July 30, 2021, to help individuals and families impacted by current and future wildfires throughout Turkey. Grants from this special purpose fund will support nonprofit…
Turkey 2021 Wildfire Relief Fund
On July 28 and 29 more than 60 fires started in 21 cities in Turkey. As of July 30th, 14 of these fires (in Adana, Osmaniye, Mersin, Antalya, Mugla, Kayseri, and Manisa) are still not under control. The massive fires have been spreading due to high temperatures and winds. The fires are unprecedented in scope and impact.…
TPF Digital Divide Impact Report
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…
Furthering Family Values
Osman Ciğeroğlu and his mother Sulun Ciğeroğlu Osman Ciğeroğlu is tremendously intentional about his charitable giving and has partnered with TPF in a variety of ways to align his values with his personal giving. “I’m a strong believer in social responsibility, and that you can advocate and influence change not only through giving charitably but…
Million Women Mentor Program
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…
Sena Eken Schieber Economics Awardees!
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…
Giving with Meaning
Nil and Bahadir Onalan are known best for their philanthropy in their immediate community. “Our motivation in asking our friends and family to join us in our giving is to share this feeling of happiness of knowing you’re making a lasting impact on someone else’s life. If you truly want to be happy in your life, make someone…
Izmir Earthquake Impact Report
We are proud to share our impact report detailing TPF’s response to the Izmir earthquake and want to thank you once again for your support and trust in TPF. Our collective response to the Izmir earthquake was a great example of our community coming TOGETHER to make a difference In total, TPF’s Izmir Earthquake Relief Fund was supported…
Artist for Children
Artists for Children is an art auction put together to support Koruncuk Foundation. Since 1979, Koruncuk Foundation has been providing services for children who are in need of protection, whose basic needs are limited due to financial difficulties, and/or their access to education is at risk through their Koruncuk Villages. Under TPF’s umbrella, over 30…
THANK YOU!
Donors, Partners, and Friends, In these times, since we believed that it is still important that we gather, even if we do so from our own homes, we asked you to join us for our Color Turkey Panel and Auction. And, so many of you did. You honored us by recognizing how Turkish Philanthropy Funds…
Elazig Earthquake Relief Fund Response
We want to extend our most sincere gratitude to you one more time for your quick response to the devastating earthquake that struck Elazig and neighboring towns that left tens of people dead and thousands homeless. In just a short time, TPF has raised over $85,000 to help with the city’s relief and rebuilding efforts. Grants…
Technology for Girls Education
$5,000 MATCHING GIFT FROM TURKIYE’NIN EGITIMLI KIZLARI (TEK) GIVING CIRCLE! As the pandemic continues to impact the world, Turkey like many countries has to adapt to remote learning to avoid depriving children of quality education. Yet, 60 percent of the students in Turkey have no access to a computer at home. They are faced with great…
International Women’s Day 2021
Happy International Women’s Day! At TPF we once again #ChooseToChallenge because from challenge comes change. Turkish Philanthropy Funds is proud to support programs that continue to empower young women and girls. International Women’s Day is a chance to both celebrate the women leaders in our community and to inspire young girls to create a better, more inclusive…
Color Turkey Winter 2021 Sponsors
We would like to take a moment to acknowledge our generous sponsors. Their contributions to Turkish Philanthropy Funds and to our movement inspire generosity in everyone in our community. We are beyond grateful for their partnership. The Sponsorship Levels available are: THE CHANGEMAKER – $5,000 Access for two to Exclusive Chat Rooms with panelists. Contribution to…
Color Turkey Winter 2021 Panel
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…
2019-2020 Annual Report
As a movement, Turkish Philanthropy Funds grows both broader and deeper because of the countless people who believe in its power to transform societies through generosity. Last year was a testament to that. For many, it’s difficult to imagine any resultant good that can come from last year. However, the way our community came TOGETHER…
Color Turkey Winter 2021 Panel
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…
CARES Act
What Does the new CARES Act Provisions Mean for Donors On December 27, the U.S. Government enacted a second stimulus package in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new stimulus package extends many of the charitable giving provisions outlined in the original Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed into law in late March of 2020. We…
Support Rural Teachers Campaign
SUPPORT RURAL TEACHERS $25,000 MATCHING GIFT FOR RURAL SCHOOL TEACHERS & STUDENTS! (December 7th – December 25th) Imagine a school in the middle of nature surrounded by trees and farming lands. Students learn not only in classrooms but also in nature. Schools are very close to homes. Teachers recognize each student as a unique individual. Now imagine…
Plan Your Year-End Giving with TPF!
As we approach the end of 2020, Turkish Philanthropy Funds would like to assist you with your year-end giving and grant-making with the best possible service. We encourage you to plan ahead to meet tax year deadlines that apply for giving in 2020. If you are not sure what cause to support, you may want to consider opening a…
Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award
George Schieber, a former World Bank official, married Sena Eken in 1976. Through Sena, he developed a fascination with Turkey’s remarkable history, culture, and potential. After receiving her Ph.D. in Economics in the U.S., Sena had a very successful career in various technical and managerial roles at the International Monetary Fund and as an Advisor to…
TPF Izmir Earthquake Response
Thanks to your generosity and dedication, once again we have been able to respond rapidly to earthquake relief and rebuilding efforts in Turkey. You have been vital to the success of this campaign. Therefore, we would like to say thank you. When an earthquake struck Elazig and neighboring cities in January of this year, TPF alongside more than 20 civil society organizations in Turkey…
IZMIR EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND
Help Victims Recover the Devastating Effects of the Earthquake and Rebuilding Efforts. All of us at Turkish Philanthropy Funds have been saddened by the news of the terrible earthquake that has struck Izmir and Aydin in Turkey with a magnitude of 7.0. Our thoughts are with the injured and the families of the victims. We…
Community Connections – Seattle
Community Connections is a new series of regionally held virtual events, connecting our communities, and bringing awareness to philanthropy with new opportunities. Since we can not gather in person, we felt this was a great way to introduce the work we have done together with our partners, donors, and community over the last 13 years.…
The Journey of Education
Education is already a major financial challenge for most families, but it becomes infinitely more difficult for a student when their mother or father dies, leaving little or no cushion to fall back to. Recognizing the character and perseverance that so many young people show in the face of such adversity, the Darussafaka Society, provides…
Join the Campaign to End the Digital Gap
As the global coronavirus outbreak continues to impact the world, Turkey like many countries has to adapt to remote learning to avoid depriving children of quality education. Yet, 60% of the students in Turkey with disadvantaged backgrounds have no access to a computer at home. Our partners, Needs Map (Ihtiyac Haritasi) and the Community Volunteers Foundation (TOG)’s…
Açık Radyo Toplumsal Dönüşüm için Sosyal Girişimcilik Programı
13 Ağustos 2020 Toplumsal Dönüşüm için Sosyal Girişimcilik programının konuğu; Şenay Ataselim
A Year for Real Transformation at Harvard’s Nieman Foundation
Gülsin Harman Throughout his professional career, Robert L. Long had been concerned with the issues facing journalism in a rapidly changing world. After he started to teach at Bahçeşehir University in İstanbul, Robert became more familiar with Turkish journalists and their struggles in their profession. The award in his name honors his dedication to Turkish…
The Greater Good Challenge
Turkish Philanthropy Funds is proud to announce our partnership with Columbia University School of Professional Studies & Beba Foundation for the Greater Good Challenge. The competition aims to provide a platform to showcase business ideas to improve the social, economic, political, technological, and environmental conditions of mankind, societies, and the planet in the time of…
Voices of Partners
Voices of Partners began as an alternative to in-person gatherings amidst the Covid-19 pandemic but has become a part much more than that now. It has become a program that further bonds TPF to its valuable partners on the field. Through this program, we are able to bring the voices of our partners to our…
Legacy of a Community
About five years ago a group of thirty to forty successful men from all ages started getting together to socialize every month in New York. It was a time for them to unwind, eat, drink, and discuss sports and current events. It was just a casual thing they did every month until a meaningful purpose…
Stand in Solidarity with Women
We’d like to send a virtual thank-you to everyone who has joined the most recent #challengeaccepted movement by posting #blackandwhitephotos of themselves on social media. Yet, we realized that not many know the reason for the most recent uprising of this famous hashtag. Turkish women recently have started using the hashtag to raise awareness for violence against women…
Calling for Gender Equality
Pinar Gultekin, who was only 27 years old, was yet another victim of violence against women in Turkey. Once again, we’re reminded that we need to address the power imbalances that limit opportunities for girls and women to live their lives to the fullest. Women in many cases are not permitted access to many resources men…
Sena’s Vision Empowers Young Turkish Women
George Schieber didn’t know much about Turkey when he first met Sena Eken in 1976. She was a graduate student in economics at the University of Pittsburgh. After meeting Sena, George became interested in learning more about the culture, customs, and values of Turkey, a country whose compelling history was hardly the centerpiece of America’s…
7th Round of Covid-19 Relief Fund Grants!
Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) is proud to announce that Okul Destek as the 7th round of grant recipients of the TPF COVID-19 Community Relief Fund. With the Relief Fund, TPF sees its role as being the bridge that helps our partners and our community get the help to obtain the resources they need during this time. Accordingly, TPF…
Black Lives Matter
At Turkish Philanthropy Funds, we believe that all lives have equal value. As such, we are deeply committed to equity, tolerance, and universal respect for all. We share the sense of injustice and concern felt by so many about the disturbing pattern of racism across the United States and stand in solidarity with the communities…
Story-time with TPF
Watch Storytime with TPF & AÇEV We created Story-time with TPF amidst the Covid-19 pandemic as a way to keep our community connected and active. We have since then moved to make Story-time with TPF a special event that we continue to embrace with community volunteers, Turkish authors, and TPF partners. Story-time not only connected…
August 21st, 2020 | TPF Music Hour for Gender Equality
Twice a month we will have an artist perform for a 1:1 music performance to bring awareness and drive funding for necessary areas in our community. This month we continue to highlight our TPF Gender Equality Fund. Throughout the last few weeks, #ChallengeAccepted has shed light on several gender-based violence throughout Turkey. We hope to…
6th Round of Grant Recipients!
Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) is proud to announce that United for Turkey, Turkish Education Foundation (TEV), and Neighbors Link are selected as the next round of grant recipients of the TPF COVID-19 Community Relief Fund. With the Relief Fund, TPF sees its role as being the bridge that helps our partners and our community get the help…
The 2020 Sena Eken Schieber Economics Awardees!
New York, NY (May 19, 2020) – On this 19th of May, also known as the Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day, Turkish Philanthropy Funds is proud to announce the 2020 Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award recipients: Kardelen Çiçek and Duygu Ekin Şimşek-Ayasli! These young women are impressive representatives of the youth that we celebrate…
5th Round of Grant Recipients!
Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) is proud to announce that United for Turkey, Koruncuk, LOSEV, NeedsMap, NEF Foundation, and Small Projects of Istanbul are selected as the next round of grant recipients of the TPF COVID-19 Community Relief Fund. With the Relief Fund, TPF sees its role as being the bridge that helps our partners and our community get the help to obtain…
New Beginnings: BRINGING IMMIGRANT WOMEN TOGETHER
2019-2020 Turkcha Board Members (Dilek Anderson center) When her husband and Dilek Anderson got married, they knew would eventually need to make a decision as to where they will create their family home. He was a Microsoft employee and Seattle resident, and she was an attorney and Izmir resident. Dilek decided to remain in their…
Thank You
Thank you to everyone who joined our #KeepHopeAlive Music Marathon. We wouldn’t have been able to do without the support of our TPF Community – the talented artists, our partners, our board members and our donors! TPF’s #KeepHopeAlive music marathon took place on multiple online platforms and we were overwhelmed with excitement seeing how thousands…
4th Round of Grant Recipients!
Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) is proud to announce that United for Turkey and TOHUM Autism Foundation are selected as the 4th round of grant recipients of the TPF COVID-19 Community Relief Fund. With the Relief Fund, TPF sees its role as being the bridge that helps our partners and our community get the help to…
TPF COVID-19 Community Response
Turkish Philanthropy Funds has worked with donors and our partners on the ground to understand the effects of COVID-19 on communities and respond immediately. Our goal has been to support containment, response, and recovery activities for those affected and for the responders. Below is a list of the nonprofits to receive grants from TPF for…
April 23rd Children’s Day
Children’s Day is celebrated throughout Turkey on April 23rd yearly. For Children’s Day this year, TPF partners with TOHUM Autism Foundation to give the gift of online education. Due to COVID-19 the students of TOHUM have faced new challenges, by donating to our COVID-19 Community Relief Fund, TPF will be able to help 78 TOHUM…
3rd Round Grant Recipients!
Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) is proud to announce that PAYDA and TEV are selected as the 3rd round of grant recipients of the TPF COVID-19 Community Relief Fund. With the Relief Fund, TPF sees its role as being the bridge that helps our partners and our community get the help to obtain the resources they…
#KeepHopeAlive
Though we could not be together celebrating at our Colors of Turkey Gala, our efforts continue to still bring our community together in a meaningful and impactful way. Please join us on May 5th for our #KeepHopeAlive Music Marathon – a virtual community event to support TPF’s Covid-19 Community Relief Fund so we can continue…
2nd Round Grant Recipients!
Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) is proud to announce that MAGIT and Çölyak Manisa are selected as the second two recipients of the TPF COVID-19 Community Relief Fund. With the Relief Fund, TPF sees its role as being the bridge that helps our partners and our community get the help to obtain the resources they need…
1st Round Grant Recipients!
Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) is proud to announce that PAYDA and TOCEV are selected as the first two recipients of the TPF COVID-19 Community Relief Fund. With the Relief Fund, TPF sees its role as being the bridge that helps our partners and our community get the help to obtain the resources they need during…
$102,500 in Matching Gift
We want to share our good news of the generosity brought forward only a day into our new campaign. Aylin and Louis Kim have offered to match the first $2,500 in a matching gift. A few hours into this offer, our community matched their gift. Thank you Aylin and Louis for your kindness! And, yesterday our Founder…
Presenting Our Newest Partners!
We are excited to introduce The Alumni Association of Bogazici University (BUMED) as one of our newest partners! They have started their COVID-19 response. Their project will support students who are in need of getting internet connection and other means to benefit from distance education. They will aim to reach out to 1250 students and to provide…
Responses to COVID-19 from our partners
IPAYDA has launched a fund to respond to the needs brought forward due to COVID-19. Below is their message: “Across the world, frontline medical staff are clamoring for face masks and other personal protective equipment. In these unprecedented times, PAYDA is stepping up to provide the medical gears and equipment needed by our doctors and…
TPF Grantmaking Strategy for COVID-19
TPF GRANTMAKING STRATEGY FOR COVID-19 Five key elements drive our targeted, localized and holistic grantmaking process during COVID-19. Analysis TPF staff carefully assesses the overall impact of the disaster across three priorities: Geographic impact of the event (e.g. specific cities, towns and counties). Populations affected (e.g. women, children, older adults, medically dependent). Under-attended issues that…
TPF COVID-19 Community Relief Fund
TPF COVID-19 COMMUNITY RELIEF FUND As the global novel coronavirus outbreak continues to rapidly evolve and expand, it tests our collective strength. Millions are on lockdown and businesses are closing. Our communities both in the US and in Turkey are wondering what the long-term impact of the illness will be on their communities and their livelihoods.…
COVID-19 Resources
We continue to carefully monitor all updates and recommendations from government and public health officials concerning COVID-19. We are working to better understand the implications of this moment for our community, mission, and the organizations we support. In a way to help our community, we have put together a list of resources that can be…
COVID-19 Stimulus Bill
The coronavirus stimulus package has been signed into law on March 27th, 2020. We want to use this opportunity to update our donors on provisions that are relevant to charitable deductions. The Bill creates a temporary universal charitable deduction up to $300 for cash gifts for the 2020 tax year. This means that you would not have to itemize to…
What We Are Doing At TPF
These are difficult and challenging times for all of us, and your health, safety, and well-being are what matter most. We hope that you and your loved ones are healthy and safe. We are thinking about you and remain so very grateful that you are part of our Turkish Philanthropy Funds community. We have been…
A Role Model In Philanthropy
“Both Ziya and I grew up in families with a deep sense of civic duty and responsibility to our communities. So giving was not something that was foreign to either of us,” says Nakiye Boyacıgiller, one of TPF’s Founders Society Members and a Board Member. Nakiye and her late husband Ziya shared the same values.…
The 2nd Round of the Grant Recipients of the Elazig Earthquake Relief Fund have been Selected!
We want to extend our most sincere gratitude to you one more time for your quick response to the devastating earthquake that struck Elazig and neighboring towns that left tens of people dead and thousands homeless. In just a short time, TPF has raised over $85,000 to help with the city’s relief and rebuilding efforts. We…
Updated Gala Information
We have been closely monitoring the news of coronavirus (COVID-19) as we follow a fast-changing and uncertain situation. Our hearts go out to the families that have been impacted and to those who have been on the front lines of this crisis. The safety of our Gala attendees is our top priority. Based on current…
Colors of Turkey 2020 Gala FAQ
I cannot attend the Gala on the new date but would like TPF to keep my contribution. Will it be fully tax deductible?Yes, if you are not attending, we consider your purchase as a donation, which is 100% tax deductible. Will I be refunded for my ticket/table purchase if I cannot attend Gala on the…
Building A Community
BUILDING A COMMUNITY AROUND PHILANTHROPY “TPF is an efficient and effective partner to ensure that funds are channeled to wherever one likes to devote resources as a philanthropist. That’s why I got involved with TPF and greatly enjoy my time there.” Nur Hamzaoğulları Nur Hamzaoğulları’s family immigrated to Turkey from Bosnia in the early 1900s.…
Update: Ihtiyac Haritasi and Maya Vakfi are selected as the first two recipients of Elazig Earthquake Relief Fund!
Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) is proud to announce that Ihtiyac Haritasi and Maya Vakfi are selected as the first two recipients of Elazig Earthquake Relief Fund! With the Relief Fund, TPF sees its role as filling the gaps between emergency relief and long-term development programs that can revive Elazig both socially and economically, and…
Elazig Earthquake Relief Fund Areas of Support Announcement
We are pleased to announce a call for project proposals for Elazig Earthquake Relief Fund! During Turkish Philanthropy Funds’ (TPF) Elazig Earthquake Relief Fund campaign, our community has once again shown its incredible response. More than 250 donors trusted TPF and took immediate action to support those affected by the devastating earthquake in Elazig. This…
Touching Peoples Lives
“Touching peoples lives – that’s the legacy people should aim for,” says Haldun Tashman, one of the founders of TPF and Chairman Emeritus. Haldun Tashman is a visionary. When he came to the U.S to get his masters, he dreamt of accomplishing the ultimate “American dream,” and later on, became a very successful entrepreneur. But…
Update: Elazig Earthquake Relief Fund: January 29, 2020
Dear Donors and Friends, We want to share the news that something very impressive is happening in Elazig right now. Only a few hours after the devastating earthquake in Elazig that killed at least 39 people and left tens of thousands injured and homeless, civil society organizations in the country established the Civil Society Disaster Platform (Sivil Toplum Afet Kordinasyon…
April 16, 2020 – COLORS OF TURKEY GALA
TURKISH PHILANTHROPY FUNDS COLORS OF TURKEY GALA Turkish Philanthropy Funds is proud to celebrate inspirational leaders who have made extraordinary contributions to our communities in the field of philanthropy. On April 16, 2020, we invite you to join us at The Metropolitan Museum of Art for this festive signature event in support of TPF. TPF is a critical…
Elazığ Earthquake Relief Fund
Read January 29 Update on the earthquake relief efforts. Read February 12 Update on the first two recepients of Elazig Earthquake Relief Fund.
Plan Your Year-End Charitable Gifts and Grant-Making
Turkish Philanthropy Funds can assist you with your year-end giving and grant-making with the best possible service. We encourage you to plan ahead to meet tax year deadlines that apply for giving in 2019.
We’ve reached our #GivingTuesday goal! ?
Thank you for an amazing #GivingTuesday! Over the past two days, we have been inspired by the generosity of our community coming together to make a difference. The work that TPF is doing every day is a reminder that we can accomplish far more together than we can on our own. We want to thank…
Graduate Level Economics Award
“Being one of the awardees for Sena Eken Schieber Scholarship has become the defining moment of my life. Everything in my life has changed for the better – first and foremost, this scholarship has given me the vision to aim beyond my imagination. I have become more cultured, making friends from all walks of life…
Read Our Latest Impact Report!
Our Dearest Donors, We believe TPF has a unique and special role to play in addressing the many difficult problems that our communities face. Since 2007, we are proud to have given more than $21 million in grants in the US and Turkey. In the past year alone, your commitment and contributions have helped us grant $2 million to 100 projects. Each of these…
#GiveForGoodTurkey
WHAT? #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that connects people to celebrate and encourage giving. TPF has collaborated with #GivingTuesday community since its inception in 2012 and this year we are proud to lead the Turkish-American communities efforts as the Community Lead! WHY? #GivingTuesday is an opportunity to harness the generosity of your supporters…
2019 Year-End Campaign for TPF Partners
WHAT TPF’s 2019 Year-End Campaign is designed to help you build on your #GivingTuesday momentum and exceed your ambitious (and possible!) fundraising goals. The top five projects will win $1,000 each from TPF! WHEN TPF’s #Year-End Campaign begins at 00:00 EST on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 and ends at 23:59 EST on Tuesday, December…
1 Million Children. 6 Million Books. Project
Imagine growing up in a household without any books at all. No books lying around to trigger your curiosity or rituals of being read to by a loving parent at bedtime. Now imagine that the first time you touch a book is your first day of school. Imagine how quickly your disadvantage would sink in…
Welcoming New Board Members
New York, July 12, 2019 — Turkish Philanthropy Funds is pleased to announce that Zeynep Oğuz Bilimer, Barbaros Karahmet and Osman Kurtuluş have been elected to serve as members of the Board of Directors as of July 1, 2019. Zeynep Oğuz Bilimer is a notable creative director and a philanthropist. After…
Give in honor of a mom you love!
This Mother’s Day, We Honor Mothers,who are paving the way for change Necla, a mother of two, has only 5th-grade education. ACEV’s Women Empowerment Program transformed her life. She was able to place her son to kindergarten and complete high school. She now attends college at a distance education program. When discussing how everything has changed…
Gülsin Harman, the 2020 Robert L. Long Nieman Fellow
New York (May 2, 2019) – Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) and the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard are pleased to announce that Ms. Gülsin Harman has been selected as the 2020 Robert L. Long Nieman Fellow. The fellowship honors the memory of journalist, filmmaker and news executive Robert L. Long and supports the work of exceptional Turkish journalists. Joan Rebecca Siregar-Long,…
2019 Sena Eken Schieber Economics Awardees
New York, NY (April 30th, 2019) – Turkish Philanthropy Funds is proud to announce the 2019 Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award recipients: Kardelen Çiçek and Duygu Ekin Ayasli. Kardelen will undertake her graduate studies in the M.A. Applied Economics program at George Washington University. Ekin will enroll in the University of Wisconsin’s Ph.D. program in Economics. Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award continues to be the only award earmarked for…
Come Run With Us ?
This year will mark the 5th Annual TPF Run! Each year, we have passionate and dedicated philanthropists who devote their time, energy and talents to a great cause – running to raise funds to give back to our community. The more people join our community, the greater the impact will be. So come on, run…
How will you #BalanceforBetter?
Let’s build a gender-balanced world. Everyone has a part to play – all the time, everywhere. From grassroots activism to worldwide action, we are entering an exciting period of history where the world expects balance. We notice its absence and celebrate its presence. At TPF we are proud to build a movement for equality by lifting up…
Laura is Advocating for Others
Laura Prusoff, an American Culinary photographer, a resident of Cappadocia, did not want to turn her back on the Syrian refugees living in her adopted city. Coming from a line of Russian and German refugees herself, she wanted to do something. At first, she had some setbacks. Yet, Laura was determined to lead change and…
On Our Birthday We Celebrate You!
Twelve years ago today, Turkish Philanthropy Funds started with a vision – building a community of dedicated, passionate philanthropists and partners working together to address social challenges. Since then, you’ve helped us provide opportunities amounting to more than $19 million in grants. You’ve sent girls to school, provided therapy sessions to refugee children, invested in…
From Mardin to Istanbul
I am a 10th-grade student at Aziz Sancar High School in Mardin. Located in the southeast of Turkey, Mardin is one of the oldest settlements in the region. For many years, the city was considered unsafe and was frequently portrayed negatively in the news. Lately, with more Turkish soap operas being filmed here, it became…
Plan Your Year-End Giving!
As 2018 comes to a close, I wanted to personally thank you for your generous support to Turkish Philanthropy Funds this year. Because of you, our community of TPF donors, volunteers, and partners has had a tremendous impact. We have mobilized more than $32 million since 2007 to benefit incredible projects and inspiring leaders in Turkey…
Hürriyet: New York’ta onur konuğu
Turkish Philanthropy Funds’ın, her yıl topluma pozitif katkı sağlayan hayırseverleri onurlandırıldığı galanın bu yılki onur konuğu Demet Sabancı Çetindoğan oldu.
Alem Dergisi: Hayırseverlikte Mükemmelik Ödülü
Türk Hayırseverler Vakfı’nın verdiği, “Hayırseverlikte Mükemmellik” onuruna layık görülen Turkey ONE Derneği Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı Demet Sabancı Çetindoğan, New York’ta düzenlenen gala gecesinde bir konuşma yaparak, “Aile geleneğimizi sürdürerek sosyal sorumluluk projelerine destek vermek en önemli misyonum” dedi.
Double Ilkyar Foundation’s Impact
By Goncagul Ay – I met with the founder of Ilkyar Foundation, Professor Huseyin Vural at their office on the Middle East Technical University campus. It was a cozy space, filled with volunteer students helping with various tasks required to get the job done – providing support to children living in rural areas. One of the…
Plan your year-end charitable gifts and grantmaking
As we enter the holiday season and the end of 2018, Turkish Philanthropy Funds would also like to assist you with your year-end giving and grant making with the best possible service. We encourage you to plan ahead to meet tax year deadlines that apply for giving in 2018. If you are not sure what cause to support,…
Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award
George Schieber, a former World Bank official, married Sena Eken in 1976. Through Sena, he developed a fascination with Turkey’s remarkable history, culture, and potential. After receiving her Ph.D. in Economics in the U.S., Sena had a very successful career in various technical and managerial roles at the International Monetary Fund and as an Advisor to…
Thank You for giving joy and opportunity
Yesterday we joined the global community to show how much good in the world we can accomplish when we work together. Thanks to all who joined our grassroots momentum and helped us make twice the impact in 2018 – it means a lot to all of us here at TPF. You didn’t only give scholarships, vibrant learning spaces, skill enhancing workshops and training…
The Robert L. Long Nieman Fellowship
Applications for the Robert L. Long Nieman Fellowship at Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University are open through December 1, 2018. The fellowship honors the memory of journalist, filmmaker and news executive Robert L. Long. Over many years, Long worked with journalists covering international news and was concerned with the issues facing journalism in…
#GivingTuesday Matching Gift Campaign
This year on #GivingTuesday, we’re kicking off our end-of-year fundraising campaign to support our efforts to improve the lives of thousands. Community is the most powerful force of change in the world. Let’s unite this #GivingTuesday to inspire each other! Each means more when we give together! Facebook is matching up to $7 million in donations on…
2018 #Year-End Campaign for TPF Partners
WHAT: TPF’s 2018 Year-End Campaign is designed to help you build on your #GivingTuesday momentum and exceed your ambitious (and possible!) fundraising goals. The top 10 projects will win $1,000 each from TPF! WHY: With approximately 31% of all annual giving occurring in December, the end of the year is the most crucial time for almost every…
#GivingTuesday Campaign for TPF Partners
WHAT: #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that connects diverse groups of individuals, communities, and organizations around the world for one common purpose: to celebrate and encourage giving. TPF has collaborated with #GivingTuesday since its inception in 2012 and this year we’re proud to invite you to join our 2018 #GivingTuesday Campaign! WHY: #GivingTuesday is an opportunity…
2017-2018 Annual Report
We are excited to share our latest Impact Report with you. For 11 years TPF has been here to listen, learn, share and engage with those who have chosen us as their partner in philanthropy. As a result, we have invested more than $18 million in more than 200 projects working across 70+ cities in the…
TPF Stars Are Going to College!
Wednesday evening we hosted our Fifth Annual Fundraiser for Girls’ Education in Turkey. We raised close to $15,000 for TPF Stars Program and will be able to further invest in the future of 40 bright young women by helping them go to college! Our sincere thanks for making our path possible with your continued support! Special thanks to our host…
Giving Back – Olympian Style
Sedef still remembers the chills she felt when she paraded into the stadium during the Opening Ceremony at 2008 Beijing Olympics. “It was one of the most unforgettable memories of my life,” she notes. “It was a dream come true.” The decision to take a break from her professional career to compete in the Olympics…
Come and Celebrate the Achievements of TPF Stars on September 26, 2018
Young Professionals for TPF invites you to support Girls’ Education in Turkey benefiting TPF Stars Program. We believe that educating girls is the most valuable investment of our time. TPF Stars Program supports overachieving young women in Turkey. Since 2013, with your support, Young Professionals for TPF have provided scholarships to 40 female high school students…
Weaving Hope
“Both of my parents died when I was young. I was raised by my grandmother and uncle. My uncle wanted to marry me off in exchange for a dowry when I was 16. He needed the money to care for the family. I spoke to my teacher about it and my teacher got me in touch…
Call Centers to Give Hope
Huseyin, aspired to be an IT specialist, was in his second year in college when he had to leave his homeland and took refuge in Turkey. He assumed he would resume his studies in Information Technology. However, things did not unfold as he had imagined. “After leaving my war-torn country of Syria, I was hoping I would…
Thank you for Reimagining Education with us!
Thank you for attending “Celebrating Philanthropy & Reimagining Education” reception and honoring Güler Sabancı and her family’s contribution to philanthropy with us last night. It was great having you. Building one of a kind community around philanthropy has always been in the center of our work as a source of motivation and inspiration. And we’re delighted to have you…
2018 Sena Eken Schieber Economics Awardees
New York, NY (May 1st, 2018) – Turkish Philanthropy Funds is proud to announce the 2018 Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award recipients: Bahar Zafer and Beril Yalcinkaya. Bahar will undertake her graduate studies in the M.A. Analytical Political Economy (MAPE) program, a joint master’s program of the Departments of Economics and Political Science at Duke University. Beril will enroll in Cornell University’s MS program…
Is It too Early to Teach Kids Coding?
You think it’s too early to teach kids how to code? Think again! Cagdas Yasami Destekleme Dernegi (CYDD) sure does not think so. They understand that knowing how to code in today’s tech-driven world is invaluable. “Coding is a fundamental skill to have these days along with math and reading. Only the kids who go…
Elevating Journalism in Turkey
“It was his love of the people, the culture, the food and ‘meze’ style dinners that attracted him to Turkey” and it was journalism that brought him back. Robert was a journalist, filmmaker and news executive, who, later in life, taught Journalism at Bahcesehir University in Istanbul. Early on, Robert knew journalism in Turkey needed a…
Microsoft Employees Want to Make Giving a Habit
From left to right: Serdar Soysal, Osman Ertugay, Bulent Elmaci, Alp Onalan, and Ece Kamar Amid the polished halls and chrome filled rooms at Microsoft, Alp Onalan, Serdar Soysal, Bulent Elmaci, Osman Ertugay and Ece Kamar managed to conger the odors and tastes of their native Turkey. The search for the meaning of building a…
Sustainable Livelihoods
When all children have access to clean water, when all mothers, regardless of where they live, can provide the basic needs of their children, thus giving them the opportunity to go to school, attend college, and build a better life, we will see a reduction in poverty. That’s what Ibrahim Betil, founding CEO and President of…
TPF’s Annual Giving Society
Turkish Philanthropy Funds’ ability to inspire others to create change is due in large part to the generous support of our Annual Giving Society members, who believe in our mission. Working to create a world that will be just, loving and sustainable generations to come can be accomplished. TPF helps make that possible and we…
Five Stories to Inspire You for 2018
We work with people every day who are doing amazing things and changing the world for the better and they don’t always make the headlines. So at the end of the year, we’d like to share a few snippets from some our favorite stories of amazing people transforming their communities, driving impact, and restoring hope…
2017 is the Year to Give: Plan Your year-end giving and grantmaking
This year might be the most advantageous to give to TPF — before tax breaks and other provisions change under the pending Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. If you are not sure what cause to support, you may want to consider opening a donor advised fund, which lets you get a tax deduction in the year you…
GRIT: What it takes to succeed
GRIT: What it takes to receive the Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award We see time and time again that grit and perseverance lead us path to success – and we this proved true again with Ipek, a scholarship recipient of the Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award currently studying at Duke University. Growing up in Antalya,…
Sena Eken Schieber Award
Now is your chance! Grants are available for studying Graduate Level Economics in the United States. The Sena Eken Schieber Award provides Turkish women who have completed their undergraduate education in Turkey, the financial opportunity to pursue graduate studies in economics in the United States. Find all grant details here. Sena believed that finances should not stand between a…
Elevating Journalism in Turkey
“It was his love of the people, the culture, the food and ‘meze’ style dinners that attracted him to Turkey” and it was journalism that brought him back. Robert was a journalist, filmmaker and news executive, who, later in life, taught Journalism at Bahcesehir University in Istanbul. Early on, Robert knew journalism in Turkey needed a…
The Robert L. Long Nieman Fellowship for Turkish journalists established at Harvard University
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (Oct. 11, 2017) –The Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard and the New York City-based Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) today announced the launch of the Robert L. Long Nieman Fellowship to support the work of exceptional Turkish journalists. Applications for the funded, yearlong fellowship are open through December 1, 2017. The fellowship honors the…
Support Girls’ Education in Turkey
Join us on October 4 for a night of drinks, raffle and gender equality! TPF Stars Program supports overachieving young women in Turkey. Since 2013, with your support, Young Professionals for TPF has raised close to $80,000 at our annual fundraising events and have provided scholarships to 40 female high school students all over Turkey.…
Here we RUN again!
Come #ColorTurkey with us this October 29th! Our runners are changemakers who believe philanthropy is both necessary and possible. Our cheerleaders enable us to forge a positive way forward. And, more importantly, we all believe in giving opportunities and empowering communities. You can run and start a fundraiser! Or, support other runners by donating to their campaigns. We are matching all donations…
7 Hours and 47 minutes at -58F°
A Colorful Story by Ahmet H Uysal It took four flights and seventeen hours to get to the North Pole from Istanbul. But to me, that is a small price to pay for impact I was hoping to make in the lives of children in the picture above. I ran against the wind for 7…
Growing with New Leadership.
We are delighted to announce Mehmet Kirdar as the new Chairman of Turkish Philanthropy Funds. Mr. Kirdar takes over from Mustafa Kemal Abadan, who served as our chairman since 2014 and oversaw the growth of TPF’s impact both in the States and abroad. As he passes the torch to a new leadership, we are grateful that…
Our Forever Growing Family.
A Colorful Story by Aylin Tashman Kim As a first-generation American born and raised in Arizona, I always longed for my extended family and waited for summer when I would travel to Istanbul to see my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. I envied my school friends who grew up close to their relatives and shared…
The Chance to Reach Your Dreams
Emrah made a wish on his 9th birthday unlike any other. Instead of a new toy car or a day at the amusement park, he wished to go to high school. He was raised in a village and never imaged being anything but a shepherd. Yet, he dreamt of getting that high school diploma. He wasn’t sure…
Entrepreneurship & Philanthropy
By Elmira Bayrasli After just a glance at the flyer marketing the abandoned yogurt factory in South Edmeston, New York in 2005, Hamdi Ulukaya tossed it. Still, the next day he found himself making plans to tour the factory. The Turkish born entrepreneur had already turned one upstate New York facility into a feta cheese…
The Only Limit is You
Zeynep and Buse walked quietly into Impact Hub Istanbul surrounded by 23 other Cagdas Yasami Destekleme Dernegi scholarship recipients and volunteers as their friend, Gaye asked, “Why the theme: ‘The Only Limit is You?’” Derin jumped in, “because we should not take no for an answer, believe in ourselves and work hard.” “But, I feel I have…
Teachers of Darussafaka
Your support to Darussafaka Society provides hundreds of disadvantaged children quality education thus a chance to excel in life. Meet Samuel Atchley, one of Darussafaka Society’s English teachers to learn how it feels like to be with those children. Mr. Samuel Atchley works at Darüşşafaka as an English teacher. This year he teaches 10th and…
Make a Wish!
Why did you decide to give up your birthday? Birthdays are about sharing, giving and receiving happiness, love and joy. In October 2015, I was planning to organize a Halloween Birthday Party with my family and friends. About two weeks before my birthday, we were all shaken by the bombing in my hometown, Ankara, as…
Empowering Youth Since 2002
Few years ago, a group of teenagers did something remarkable, something many of us never bothered or considered before. They tried to imagine the difficult conditions of young people in juvenile detention centers. They pictured themselves growing behind the bars and tried to comprehend spending years in an enclosed space. They understood that finding a…
2017 Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award
New York, NY (May 2017) – Turkish Philanthropy Funds is proud to announce 2017 Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award recipient: Ipek Kavasoglu. This is the second year Ipek is supported through the award. She studies Economics at Duke University. The Sena Eken Schieber Economics Awardees were selected on the basis of a competitive process focusing on personal…
Color Ride
Ride and Change. We are riding again! Grab your wheels and meet us at Central Park on June 4th @9AM. Color Ride is more than just cycling. It’s about getting together with other change makers and sharing our passion of empowering communities. We mobilize, raise awareness and cherish our impact as we ride nine miles…
Çaykışla Diary
A Colorful Story by Nick Porcaro Nearing retirement, I had for a number of years felt the need to give back for the opportunities I have had. In 2007 a Special-Needs High School in Massachusetts had been trying to expand their campus without success due to design and budget constraints. I offered to donate my…
Young Minds Spread all over Turkey
Few years ago, Mahmut knocked on the doors of countless institutions and foundations with high hopes and big dreams. He was accepted to Akdeniz University to study law. He wanted to become a prosecutor and had the will and passion to achieve his dream. All he needed was a scholarship to cover his cost of…
One of a Kind Children
Meet Mustafa, a 14 year-old who has that rare ability to drag you into a different world with his drawings. A true artist, who can’t resist to transform blank pages into capturing artwork within minutes when he’s in reach of crayons. At this age, he is already famous for being the designer behind Tohum Autism…
Entrepreneurship + Innovation Summit
Four hours. Seven amazing panelists. Two inspirational keynote speakers. Many priceless advice on being true to yourself, taking risks, and creating positive impact. Countless business leaders, entrepreneurs, academics and young professionals gathered under one roof. All inspired and motivated to make a change. And that’s not all. Hundreds of equal opportunities will be created with…
A True “Abi”: Remembering Ziya G. Boyacıgiller
A Colorful Story by Nakiye A. Boyacıgiller, Ph.D. Two years ago I lost the love of my life, my husband of 39 years (sweetheart for 43), Ziya G. Boyacıgiller. When our friends at TPF asked me to write about Ziya, a founding partner and board member of the organization, I hesitated. How should I describe…
10th Anniversary Reception
Speech by Mustafa Kemal Abadan, TPF Chairman & CEO. Ladies and gentleman, distinguished guests and our special honoree of the evening Sayin Rahmi Koc, good evening. I am so glad that all of you could join us tonight despite the conspiracy that the weather gods have bestowed upon us. In any case thankfully the storm…
Last Stop, Children’s Village
by Goncagul Ay, Program Associate. “I made this painting so when I grow up I can remember my family.” This is a quote by an eleven-year-old Mustafa, who lives in the Bolluca Children’s Village. This village is the first place he calls “home”. All the stories start with an opening line of “once upon a…
The Mentee Becomes the Mentor.
Now at her late 20s and a role model herself, Sara became an inspiration to her own mentor, Secil, because of her self-determination to win in life against all odds. Secil, a Bogazici University graduate, started her career as an editor at Cosmopolitan magazine. She spent over 20 years in corporate communications where her career…
The 30ieth Time’s the Charm
A Colorful Story by Amber Deniz Kale It was my 30th interview. After studying art in college and media in grad school, I still wasn’t sure what I wanted to do in life. So instead of focusing on finding a job, any job, like most of my peers did, I decided to take some time…
Happy Birthday Ezgi!
Here is another birthday and another generous individual who asked nothing but donations from her family and friends to make an impact in Turkey. Melody Ezgi Gulcan used her birthday past Fall to raise money for educational opportunities. With matching gifts from her employer, Ezgi’s birthday wish turned into a reality as she raised enough…
Chocolate Coins.
Irem was only six years old when her mother abandoned her. As she didn’t have any relatives, she found herself in an orphanage. She still remembers her first day vividly and how her eyes were swallowed from crying. It took her sometime to adapt to her new environment. She was well fed and safe but…
The Ones Who’ll Change the World.
Meet Busra and Eray. They are in their early 20ies, passionate to make a meaningful difference, persistent to solve problems, hungry to learn from others and not afraid of failures. They are the fellows of Entrepreneurship Foundation who convinced us with their exceptional nature that they will make a mark on our world just by…
Journey Continues in Istanbul
By Goncagul Ay, Program Associate of TPF – Friendly faces welcomed me, smiling ear to ear at the Darussafaka Society. The name, “Darussafaka” translates to “clemency nest,” and you feel the compassion, kindness and generosity as you enter the huge school building in Sariyer, Istanbul. Darüşşafaka Society was founded in 1863 with the aim of…
The Amazing Family I Married Into.
A Colorful Story by Ozlem Solu Would you believe that my life changed on an airplane? It was just like in the movies. I was flying to the States for the first time in my life to visit my son, Deren who was studying at Washburn University in Kansas. It was a long flight and…
Change the Lives of Syrian Refugees
There are over 3 million Syrian refugees living in Turkey with limited resources. Many of them are struggling with language, culture and financial barriers. Your support will help them integrate their new life in Turkey. Currently our Syrian Refugee Relief Program supports 4 organizations (Support To Life, Yuva Association, Small Projects Istanbul, Young Disabled Youth…
Rally for #GenderEquality
In appreciation of our partners, on December 19, 2016, we are having a 24 hour Rally Day for “Gender Equality”. On this day, we will match 30% of all donations made to participating projects while our funds last. There will also be $1,000 Bonus Prize that will be awarded to the projects with the highest number…
Triple Your Impact
Thank you for an incredible 2016! We’re talking about 8760 hours, 365 days, 54 weeks, 12 months full of gifting education, empowering women, creating equal opportunities, providing relief to disaster struck communities and brightening the lives of hundreds of thousands. This is all you. You gave us a million reasons to be grateful for this past year.…
Explore, Share and Innovate.
Alexander Graham Bell, Walt Disney, Thomas Edison, Marie Curie, Steve Jobs, Martine Rothblatt, Jeff Bezos… Just a few amazing people who contributed immensely to our world with their innovations. Regardless of their sector, they’ve all played a crucial part in making our world better, easier and accessible. And they’ve all been through the same struggles…
First Stop, Ankara.
By Goncagul Ay – I met with the founder of Ilkyar Foundation, Professor Huseyin Vural at their office on the Middle East Technical University campus. It was a cozy space, filled with volunteer students helping with various tasks required to get the job done – providing support to children living in rural areas. One…
Year-End Giving Deadlines
As we enter the holiday season and the end of 2016, Turkish Philanthropy Funds is poised to assist you with your year-end giving and grant making with the best possible service. Please keep these important dates in mind to ensure your year-end gifts qualify for a charitable income tax deduction in the 2016 tax year: Checks sent via…
One in a Million.
A Colorful Story by NC Murthy As a very active businessman in his late fifties, I can easily say that I’ve been through a great deal in my life. But when I think of it, none of the things I have been through have challenged me as much as writing this story- the story of…
Extraordinary October
Let us introduce you to Alp Onalan, one of our Board Members who made this past October significantly impactful through his continuous support to education. Alp, who is in his early 40ies, lives with his family in Seattle and works as a software engineer at Microsoft. We’ve known him for quite some time and admired his…
3…2…1… and Action!
Jwan is a young man in his early 20ies who wanders the streets of Istanbul whenever he gets some free time to visit his fellow refugees. He listens to their troubles and records their stories with his old camera, which he named “the Eye of Syria.” That camera is the only possession he brought along…
Individual Giving and Philanthropy in Turkey
TUSEV, one of our partners, recently published a report on Individual Giving and Philanthropy in Turkey. The report highlights the perception on philanthropy, trends and motivations in individual giving as well as providing a comparison on the chance in the understanding of giving back practices. Click to access the full report and infographics.
Friends and Mischief-makers for Life.
A Colorful Story by Ali Üstay I met Andre at a dorm room over half a century ago. It was 1960 when we set our feet in Robert College as two 19-year-old freshmen. We were both placed to reside in Hamlin Hall. Soon after deciding who is sleeping in which bed, our dormitory became our…
2015-2016 Impact Report
Every year when we sit down to put together our annual report, we look back on all the incredible things supporters like you have helped us accomplish and feel proud. In the past year, with your support, TPF has granted close to $1MM. Launch our Impact Report and let us say thank you personally. …
My Mother, My Muse.
A Colorful Story by Bercem Akkoç Alemdarzade Growing up, unlike most of my friends I never embraced a book character like Jane Eyre or Elizabeth Bennett as my hero. Instead, I had my mom, Nebahat Akkoç, and her entourage as my heroes as they mesmerized me with their courage and strength. They were a handful of women…
The Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award
New York, NY (October 12, 2016) – Turkish Philanthropy Funds is very pleased to announce the opening of the application process for the Sena Eken Schieber Economic Awards for the 2017-18 school year. Since its inception in 2015, this scholarship fund has provided scholarships to in need female graduate students from Turkey with scholarships to support…
Join us for a 10K Color Run
It’s that time of the year again, Team TPF is running a 10K. Meet us on Sunday, October 30th at Roosevelt Island to raise awareness of our mission and change the way world feels about giving. Register for Color Run here. Then, start your fundraiser to help us reach our goal. Can’t make it? Be a…
Equal Yet Different
Celal was 11 months old when he caught polio, an infectious disease, which causes muscle weakness resulting in inability to move. While there are common vaccines used as a precaution against polio, it was 1980 when Celal suffered from the illness. Since Turkey was under the rule of coup at that moment, Celal’s family couldn’t…
Youth Without Borders
Meet Buse, a 22-year-old young woman who was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (CP) when she was a child. In case you’re not familiar with the term, cerebral palsy is a permanent movement disorder, which causes poor coordination, stiff muscles; and sensation, vision, hearing and speaking problems. One out of three people with CP also have…
Partners in Crime.
A Colorful Story by Hülya Koç They say birds of the same feather flock together. I believe that’s why my husband Aydin and I developed a productive rapport and strong personal feelings for each other very quickly after being introduced by family members when we were in our twenties. We were both energetic, hard working…
Girl Power
This is the story of five girls whose lives transformed with Educ8 Program. A story that shows “being a girl” or “coming from a low-income family” does not necessarily mean that you can’t realize your dreams. We’d like to you to meet Dilhan, Gonul, Kesire, Yagmur and Yesim. These young women with sparkles in their…
Support to Life
Ahmed, a 12-year-old boy, was born and raised in Damascus. Because of the ongoing conflict in his home country Syria since 2011, his family had to leave their home. He now lives with his mother and two siblings in Urfa, Turkey. His father was able to make it to Germany where they have connections. As…
A Story of Big Dreamers.
A Colorful Story by Özgür Karaosmanoğlu As I grow older, I often find myself thinking about my parents and how blessed I am to have them. My parents taught me that the key to a happy life comes from working hard, being fair and giving back to those in need. It’s these virtues they passionately…
Small Projects Istanbul
Since the beginning of the civil war in Syrian, majority of Syrian population has been forced to leave the country. This left millions of Syrians as refugees all over the world, including Turkey. They all need to deal with dire circumstances. Yet, the children, who are labeled as “the lost generation”, are the ones impact…
The Story Behind a Wedding
This is the story of a couple who surprised their guests with unusual wedding favors: supporting a cause they passionately believe in- education. Let us tell you more about this couple and their motivation of giving back on their special day. The bride, Damla is in the marketing industry while the groom, Anıl specializes in…
In Solidarity with Istanbul
At least 41 people were killed while more than 230 people are seriously injured by the terrorist attack in Istanbul Airport yesterday. The attack on Europe’s third-busiest airport is noted to be the deadliest in a series of suicide bombings this year in Turkey. As Turkish society condemns this shocking attack, millions around the world…
#StandUnited
TPF is deeply saddened by the mass shooting on a nightclub in Orlando, Florida on June 12th. We stand in solidarity with Orlando in the wake of this tragedy. We believe hate-motivated violence is unacceptable and is an attack on our shared American values of inclusion, respect, diversity and choice. We extend our deepest condolences to all families who…
We are all Neighbors
We are all Neighbors is a project created to raise funds to build a disaster relief center for Syrian refugees living in the ancient city of Urfa, Turkey and provide them with job training, therapy, shelter and more. Donate now.
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Alev, 34, is a pre-school teacher at Mariposa Montessori School and her husband Taylan, 36, is an Advertising Research Lead at Google. As their birthdays are few days apart, they usually celebrate it together. Each year, they enjoy a casual gathering with their loved ones to celebrate their new age. But this year, they stepped…
TPF’s Rally Day!
Are You Ready to Fundraise? Want to Secure up to 30% match on donations? Then TPF’s Rally Day is for YOU! In appreciation of our partners, on June 6, 2016, TPF is planning a 24 hour Rally Day for “Youth Empowerment.” On this day, we will match 30% of all donations made to participating projects…
Turning Sparks into Flames
Raising awareness of violence against women by staged photos, translating thousands of national exam questions to Braille for visually impaired elementary school students, promoting visual arts by writing and staging plays for high school students… These are just a few of the projects initiated by ‘The Sparks.’ The Sparks are female college students from low-income…
Congratulations to TPF Chairman Mustafa Kemal Abadan
New York, NY (May31, 2016)- Turkish Philanthropy Funds is proud to announce that TPF Chairman Mustafa Kemal Abadan has been selected as one of the recipients of 2016 Ellis Island Medals of Honor. Ellis Island Medals of Honor are presented each year on historic Ellis Island to a select group of individuals whose accomplishments in…
Closing the Hope Gap
Last week, TPF announced the first ever award in economics for female graduate students from Turkey in memory of an accomplished Turkish economist, Sena Eken Schieber. Getting ready to step on the path Sena once travelled, award recipients, Sefane and Ipek, are great examples of what women in Turkey can do when given opportunities. The…
Sena Eken Schieber’s Legacy Lives
New York, NY (May 13, 2016) – Turkish Philanthropy Funds is proud to announce the first-ever Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award recipients: Sefane Cetin from Bilkent University and Ipek Kavasoglu from Bogazici University. Sefane Cetin will continue her studies to obtain a PhD in Economics at Arizona State University. Ipek Kavasoglu will start Duke University’s Masters’ Degree Program…
TPF’s First Giving Circle
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Ride for a gift to Turkey.
#TeamTPF finished its first #ColorRide yesterday with another big success thanks to our riders, some of whom travelled from Long Island and New Jersey to join us at 9AM in Central Park; our donors who contributed online; and our supporters who cheered us on social media. This ride was once again a testament to the…
Mother Queen, Sabuş.
A Colorful Story By Ender Ağırnaslı This is the story of a woman who taught me everything I know: My mother, Sabahat Buruloğlu, or Sabuş as we called her. She lived by three core values throughout her life: hard-work, gratitude, and dedication. Her motto was “Work hard. Cherish life. And, always move onward and upward.”…
Making A Difference One Pencil at a Time
Many students need books to inspire their interest and understanding of the subjects they study. Classroom supplies are always crucial for students to have a positive experience to help encourage their continued excitement to learn. However, some schools lack these very basic needs in the classroom. That is what BirSilgiBirKalem.org was created for. They enable people to…
An Education in Equality
We received a call from a donor about two years ago. He said “Everyone should have the same opportunities in life.” He continued “In Turkey, there are still segments of the population that don’t reach the same level of education as the rest. I want to make a difference in my life time so this…
Bogazici Gala Dinner
TPF is delighted to announce that the Annual Boğaziçi University Gala Dinner will take place on Saturday, April 23rd in NYC, honoring Ümran Beba and Gülse Birsel. Join this wonderful night with your fellow alumni! Purchase your tickets now.
To Sing or Not to Sing.
A Colorful Story by İrem Kıyak I often find myself thinking about my mother, Saadet Aydınsoy, whom we lost to cancer in 2004. What a remarkable woman she was. She had a contagious energy and empathy that she would spread around, even when she was fighting with cancer. She devoted her whole life to us,…
Five Girls, One Story
Dilanur is a molecular biology student from Alanya. Eda is an electrical engineering student from Urfa. Fatma studies at the Medical school and is from Batman. Gül, a political science graduate student, is from Urfa. Nevruz is a psychology major and is from Şırnak. These young women all have diverse backgrounds and are interested in…
Wonder Women
Happy Women’s History Month! This month, we’d like to dedicate our newsletter to all wonder women out there who deserve the spotlight more than anyone. Wonder women look ordinary from the outside. You can’t find them in the newspapers or on Google, but you probably pass by them everyday on the streets of Turkey. If…
TPF is looking for an awesome intern!
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Great Teachers Inspire.
A Colorful Story by Hulusi Zafer Ecevit Two years ago, I found myself thinking of who impacted my life the most. The answer came to me quickly: my junior high school teachers, John Scott and Bill Edmonds. It’s been more than 50 years since I graduated from Talas Junior High School, or just ‘Talas’ as…
Ahmet Bozer Joins TPF’s Board
New York, NY (February 11, 2016) – We are honored to announce our newest Board member, Ahmet Bozer, Executive Vice President of The Coca-Cola Company. Bozer has been serving The Coca-Cola Company for more than 25 years at various positions, most recently leading all of the Companies operations outside of North America. In addition to his distinguished…
Introducing Giving Circles
Together We are Better! We are very excited to launch our new program, Giving Circles. Turkish Philanthropy Funds’ Giving Circles are a community of philanthropists who are dedicated to raise awareness of TPF’s mission and impact areas. TPF Giving Circle members will help us harness our community’s resources, build awareness of social needs in Turkey…
A Shepherd’s Journey to MIT
We are delighted to announce our newest partner: İlkyar Foundation. Established in 1998 in Ankara, İlkyar Foundation works wholeheartedly to provide children who live in the rural areas of Turkey through building libraries and showing them that even one book can change their lives. The story of a shepherd from Anatolia inspired the establishment of…
TPF is looking for an awesome intern!
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Our Deepest Condolences
Today, we lost a great leader. It is with sadness Turkish Philanthropy Funds family has received news of the passing of Mustafa V. Koç, Chairman of Koç Holding. He was an inspirational leader both in the business and philanthropic world. We extend our sincere condolences to our long-time supporter, Mr. Rahmi Koç; TPF Founders Society member, Koç Education,…
TPF’s New Year’s Resolution
As we cherish unforgettable moments from 2015, we look onward to create precious memories in 2016 and made our New Year’s Resolutions. Here is to another year of dreaming big, and doing what we love and know the best – empowering communities. Be flexible and embrace change as an evolving organization. Encourage innovation within TPF and…
Girisimcilik Vakfi
We’d like to warmly welcome our newest partner: Girişimcilik Vakfı (Entrepreneurship Foundation). Founded in 2014 by one of Turkey’s leading entrepreneurs, Sina Afra, the foundation works to improve the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the country. The organization motivates and guides college students to be economically independent individuals as well as engaged citizens in their communities. The…
New Family Members
Long-time members of TPF’s Exclusive Founders Society, Dr. Tamer and Mrs. Elif Seckin have also chosen TPF for their personal philanthropy. The couple has recently established a Donor-Advised Fund at TPF. Donor-Advised Funds offer a flexible philanthropic model to donors who would like to support causes they care about most but do not want to…
In Memory of Nuraltay Family
Neriman and İlhan Nuraltay migrated from Romania to Turkey in 1950s. Their first days in Turkey were full of hardship. They slept under the stairs of an apartment building in Aksaray. They had difficulty finding financial means to fully support themselves. Yet, through their perseverance and hard work, they made their way to the United…
The House Passes Permanent Charitable Extenders
The United States Congress has made the IRA charitable rollover permanent as part of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015. President Barack Obama signed the bill into law. The IRA Rollover was first enacted in 2006 as part of the Pension Protection Act. The provision allows individuals aged 70½ and older to donate up…
Unforgettable Moments from 2015
Raised close to $2mm for Turkey. Remembered Soma. Presented TPF at the Stockholm Philanthropy Symposium. Announced Ziya Boyacıgiller Memorial Fund to support women’s education and entrepreneurship in Turkey. Chosen as the Most Influential Philanthropy Organization. Assisted Günay Aksoy to make an impact in the life of five young women from Anatolia. Finished 5K/10K Run to…
Tarlabasi Community Center
We are delighted to announce our newest partner. Created in 2006, Tarlabasi Community Center(TCC) is dedicated to create equal living conditions for those who live in Tarlabasi, one of disadvantaged neighborhoods in Istanbul. TCC has provided social, educational and psychological support for over 13.000 disadvantaged children, young people and women since its establishment. Tarlabasi, a neighborhood…
Meet Mehmet
Happy Birthday Mehmet! Mehmet used his 40th birthday to raise $4,800 for TPF. Mehmet Kirdar is a financial advisor, TPF’s vice-chair and a father of two. He is a genuine and kind person. Until this year, he celebrated his birthdays with a casual dinner with his family and close friends. But this year, he decided that…
Contemporary Turkish Art Benefit Sale
Turkish Philanthropy Funds, Turkish Cultural Foundation and ARMAGGAN Art and Design Gallery are pleased to announce an online art sale to benefit the Turkish Philanthropy Funds’ Scholarship Fund. The artworks presented for sale are by selected Turkish contemporary artists and have been showcased by TCF and ARMAGGAN Art and Design Gallery at exclusive international exhibitions including the Sculpture Objects…
Year-end Giving Deadlines
As we enter the holiday season and the end of 2015, Turkish Philanthropy Funds is poised to assist you with your year-end giving and grantmaking. We are here to provide the best possible service and ensure your year-end gifts qualify for a charitable income tax deduction in the 2015 tax year. Please keep these…
It’s time to give back.
It’s the time of the year when we give thanks – for our loved ones, a home and a happy life. This season is about kindness and empowering our communities. #GivingTuesday celebrates this spirit on a global scale. This #GivingTuesday on December 1st, we received $7,350. Thank you. It has been a joy to celebrate…
This report is about you.
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Sena Eken Schieber’s Legacy Lives
New York, NY (November 12, 2015) – Turkish Philanthropy Funds is honored to announce the Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award established by her husband, George Schieber. Sena Eken Schieber was a pioneering international civil servant and a role model for many women. The Award will be given to female graduate students from Turkey in the field of Economics in the…
#teamTPFruns
Team TPF is running again! Do you want to know why we are running? We run because we feel inspired by the generosity surrounding us. We run because we know the difference that it makes. We also run because we believe in giving. We run because we want to change the way the world feels about…
TPF Marks a New Milestone in Leadership
Community Foundation Marks a New Milestone in Leadership The incoming CEO to focus on capacity building and promoting modern philanthropy for Turkey New York, NY (July 1, 2015) – Turkish Philanthropy Funds announced the achievement of an important milestone today. Özlenen Eser Kalav, one of the founders, the current Chairman and CEO is stepping…
Team TPF to Compete at Grand Final World Golf Cup Amateur Series
Team TPF Qualifies to Compete at Grand Final of Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup Amateur Series 25 June, 2015 Congratulations to Robert Kaminski, a member of the Team TPF, for winning the New York qualifying event on Tuesday, June 23rd. Murat Agirnasli, a TPF founding partner and a trustee- and Robert Kaminski represented TPF at…
Legacy of Ziya G. Boyacıgiller Lives on through Memorial Giving
Legacy of Ziya G. Boyacıgiller Lives on through Memorial Giving New York, NY (June 19, 2015) – Turkish Philanthropy Funds announces the establishment of a Memorial Fund for Ziya G. Boyacıgiller to support women’s education and entrepreneurship in Turkey. Ziya G. Boyacıgiller was a director of the board and a founding partner of our organization. He passed…
Inaugural Abadan Awards were granted in Istanbul
Zeynep Oya Yeğen of Boston University and Feyzan Özbay of Istanbul Medeniyet University Receive the Inaugural Abadan Awards New York, NY (June 16, 2015) – The first-ever Abadan Awards were presented today at a ceremony held at Rumeli Feneri campus of Koç University inİstanbul. Zeynep Oya Yeğen of Boston University and Feyzan Özbay of İstanbul Medeniyet University shared…
TPF’s Success is Hoped to Inspire Cross-Border Philanthropy in Europe
For Immediate Release June 5, 2015 Turkish Philanthropy Funds’ Success is Hoped to Inspire Cross-Border Philanthropy in Europe Turkish-American Community Foundation Joins Leading International Nonprofit, Private, and Academic Sector Experts for Conference on “Engaged Philanthropy” and Discusses the Growing Influence of Diaspora New York, NY (June 5, 2015) – Turkish Philanthropy Funds, the leading US-based foundation…
You don’t need to be Bill Gates to make a difference. Open a donor-advised fund today.
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Planned Giving: Make a gift that costs you nothing during your lifetime.
Planned Giving at TPF: How will you be remembered? With the addition of a provision in your will or trust, you can designate Turkish Philanthropy Funds or a partner in Turkey or in the US through TPF to receive a percentage or specific amount from your estate, or take advantage of more sophisticated strategies—like giving…
Remembering Soma: Far and near, came together and raised $141,835
We mark the one year anniversary of Soma Mining Disaster But with each passing day, Soma and surrounding towns recover as our community, far and near, came together to support rebuilding and resilience activities. With enormous gratitude to every donor that has contributed to the cause, TPF can proudly say we have helped fund four projects…
Gunay’s dream is helping other women pursue theirs
Update on Gunay’s Educ8 English Education Program On March 27, we shared the inspiring story of Gunay Aksoy, the founder of the Educ8 Empowerment Program. When she was 12 years old, she was recommended by her teachers for a study abroad program in the United States. Her elders decided it was not her place and…
Jülide Ateş: Give your mother a gift that makes a difference
Dear friend, This mother’s day is special for me. My son will turn 12 years old this year. He is no longer a big boy, but a young man. I am thankful for the opportunities he will have in his life and excited for his future. I am also reminded that not all the mothers…
Support Nepal Relief and Recovery Fund for Solidarity with the Victims
As of today, at least 3,900 people died and 7,000 are injured following the earthquake in Nepal on Saturday, April 25th. The United Nations has said more than six million people live in the areas that have been affected, including in the neighboring China and India. Nearly 1 million children need immediate aid, according to…
Announcing Abadan Awards for Social Scientists
(NEW YORK, NY) On April 18, Turkish Philanthropy Funds announced the establishment of Abadan Awards to encourage outstanding scholars in post-graduate studies in social sciences and law. The awards will alternate each year between the following: Dr. Yavuz Abadan Constitutional Law Award (2015) will be granted towards studies in constitutional law around government theory, legislative,…
Global Givers: Burcu Mirza
TPF is very proud of our board member, Burcu Mirza, who was profiled at Bolder Giving’s Global Givers Initiative. Like virtue, philanthropy is a habit. Reflecting back on my own life, I can now see that my own habit stemmed from the positive influence of outstanding philanthropists around me. Therefore, the story of “my giving” is also…
My Dream, My Story
My Dream, My Story By Gunay Aksoy I was 12 years old. I have heard that I can’t do many things simply because I am a girl. I wanted to follow that ‘guidance’ provided by my elders, but it just didn’t make sense to me. One day my teachers recommended me for a summer study program in…
This International Women’s Day #MakeItHappen
Be a Part of Creating an Equal World. This year to celebrate International Women’s Day, Turkish Philanthropy Funds would like to take a moment to recognize the women and men who have been a part of our work and who are leaning in for equality. We get closer to an equal world with the work of…
Ambassador Üner Kırdar, TPF’s new Goodwill Ambassador
Dear Friends and Supporters of TPF, I am reaching out on behalf of Turkish Philanthropy Funds, to ask you to join me in celebrating TPF’s 8th birthday. I recently joined the team as a Goodwill Ambassador to advocate for TPF’s projects supporting human development, in hopes that you’ll, in turn, join me. First, let…
Ali Nasuh Mahruki joins TPF as Goodwill Ambassador!
Dear Friends and Supporters of Turkish Philanthropy Funds, As the Goodwill Ambassador for TPF’s disaster relief cause, I would like to join Mithat Bereket, Jülide Ateş and Dr. Üner Kirdar in celebrating TPF’s 8th birthday during this month of February.In 1994, I set out with some of my fellow mountaineers on the journey of our…
Mithat Bereket named as TPF’s Goodwill Ambassador on Education
Dear Friends and Supporters of TPF, As one of Turkish Philanthropy Funds’ Goodwill Ambassadors I am proud to celebrate TPF’s 8thbirthday with you all in the month of February! TPF enables me to effectively advocate for a cause very dear to my heart: Education for all, ranging from those that reside in Turkey’s remote rural…
Jülide Ateş named TPF’s Goodwill Ambassador on Gender Equality
Dear Friends and Supporters of Turkish Philanthropy Funds, In honor of TPF’s 8th birthday, which we are celebrating the entire month of February, I am reaching out to share my story as to why I chose to become a TPF Goodwill Ambassador and why I stand for gender equality. I have been a news anchor for 23 years.…
Important Year-End Contribution Dates
– Checks sent via the US Postal Service must be postmarked on or before December 31, 2014. – Checks sent via FedEx or any other courier service must be physically received at TPF office on or before December 31, 2014. – Gifts of appreciated securities should be made by Monday, December 29, 2014. Please notify…
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Turkey You’ve travelled to Turkey, eaten the local cuisine, danced at the open air nightclubs, made new friends, indulged in the local drink and chatted with the shopkeepers at the bazar. So now you can say you know Turkey? Or do you? As the largest country in Europe, Turkey’s…
Conversations in Social Change
Young Professionals for TPF hosted an event on November 19th titled “Conversations in Social Change”. Three fantastic speakers gave a new outlook on entrepreneurship, nonprofits and search and rescue. These speakers included Ayse Sabuncu, of TPF’s Junior Board and an MBA student at NYU Stern where she studies Social Innovation & Impact, Elmira Bayrasli, the co-founder of…
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We are deeply saddened by the unfolding of another mining disaster in Turkey. Our thoughts are with the families, friends of the miners and everyone impacted by this tragedy in Ermenek, Karaman. We wanted to use this opportunity to announce the recipients of Turkish Philanthropy Funds’ Soma Disaster Relief Fund: Anne Cocuk Egitim Vakfi (Mother…
UPDATE: Soma Disaster Relief Fund
Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) is proud to announce the recipients from its Soma Disaster Relief Fund. Through generous support of more than 500 donors, TPF raised over $139,000 to be distributed to the following three organizations: Cagdas Yasami Destekleme Dernegi (Association for the Support of Contemporary Living, CYDD) in the amount of $45,000 Darussafaka Cemiyeti (Darussafaka Society) in the…
Turkish Philanthropy Funds Signs the Girl Declaration
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Meet our Interns and Volunteers!
The team at Turkish Philanthropy Funds includes some of the most passionate and hard-working people around, and our interns and volunteers are no exception. Meet our Spring/Summer helpers! Asli Surek (Intern) In five years, I will be: 28 Years Old My favorite TPF quality is: How helpful everyone is. My favorite food is: SANDWICHES. What does…
Typhoon Haiyan Relief Grants
Immediately after Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines in November of 2013, TPF reacted and started a Relief Fund to aid the victims of the disaster. With the funds raised, TPF collaborated with Turkish Coalition of America, who sponsored a national Turkish American donation drive and donated $100,000 to help with the Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts…
Rebuilding A Community: SOMA Disaster Relief Fund Update
Why TPF? We understand that local NGOs are the first on the scene when disasters occur and that they know best what assistance is needed and understand the complex political, social and cultural context of a disaster. TPF has been working with organizations on the ground in Turkey providing social services, helping communities cope with disasters and…
TPF’s COO Speaks on Girls’ Education in Turkey
Turkish Philanthropy Funds’ COO, Senay Ataselim Yilmaz, spoke at the New York Turkish Film Festival’s screening of the film “Girls of Hope”. Read the full text of the speech below. Thank you, Selen. I am delighted to be seating in this panel. Thanks to American Turkish Society and Moon and Stars Project for including Girls of…
Meet Reyhan
Reyhan is a 12 year-old girl from Viranşehir, Urfa. For the last three years she has been working in seasonal migratory agriculture and she migrates with her family since she was born. She wants to start school, but she hasn’t been back to her hometown for the last 4 years migrating from one city to…
Mother’s Day Letter from Serife
Happy Mother’s Day! My name is Şerife. I am a 19-year-old working mother of two beautiful children. Turkish Philanthropy Funds has helped me become the mother I want to be through its financial aid. This Mother’s Day, your gift will help moms like me support their families and live independent, fulfilling lives. For the past two years I’ve…
Women’s Political Participation on the Rise
This past week’s local elections have shown a positive move for women’s participation in politics in Turkey. The number of elected female mayors has risen 30% from the last elections and for the first time women will be running metropolitan municipalities, three in fact: Diyarbakir, Gaziantep and Aydin. Up until this past week, only 5%…
In honor of the Scotts and Edmonds’
Just recently, at TPF we all rejoiced as we clicked ‘send’ to disperse the last portion of a grant to Tarsus American College Alumni Association (TAC-AA), bringing their total amount received to $120,000. The funds are going to be used to give scholarships to students coming from low-income families, but with the right test scores…
Turkey, Gender and the MDGs
TPF is happy to announce the success of their inaugural event, Turning Monologues into Dialogues, speaker series featuring Dr. Gülden Türktan, President of KAGIDER and Elmira Bayrasli, co-founder of Foreign Policy Interrupted. Turkish Philanthropy Funds’ Turning Monologues into Dialogues Speaker Series features leading names in philanthropy and social entrepreneurship to share strategies behind today’s success stories, inspire innovative thinking and advance new…
Generous Tax Tricks
Assets in donor-advised funds hit $45 billion in 2012, as yearly contributions rose to $13.7 billion–equal to 45% of the amount contributed to private foundations that year, up from 36% in 2007, the National Philanthropic Trust calculates. “People once thought it was the lesser choice of a foundation, but now DAFs are the fastest-growing charitable…
Leaving Behind a Story
Years ago, Dr. Sami Solu (seen left) made a decision to create a legacy fund. Now, years later, students are benefiting from his smart investment decisions and money managing skills. Legacy funds can be created at TPF with principal balance of which will continue to earn interest and impact future generations long after the donor…
TPF Announces Sabus Memorial Fund
Turkish Philanthropy Funds is proud to announce the creation of a memorial fund by Ender, Murat and Erman Ağırnaslı in the memory of their late mother Sabahat Buruloğlu. Sabahat Buruloğlu graduated from İstanbul University Law School and passed the bar exam in 1952 to become one of the first female lawyers in early modern Turkey.…
I Support TPF
There are few organizations I admire as much as Turkish Philanthropy Funds. This is an organization that convenes leaders and dreamers, people determined to make a difference – people like us – and gets them to make great things happen. Since its inception in 2007, TPF has granted nearly $12 million for 112 worthy causes…
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Holiday Gifts: Give A Gift That Matters
With your donation of $500, not only will you send a girl to school for one year, you will also receive a copy of this moving documentary, Girls of Hope, and a stunning photo book. We can ship directly to your friend or loved one. $500 includes shipping cost. About the DVD: In the Eastern…
Make Your Gift Count
Americans gave $316.23 billion to charity in 2012. The majority of that giving, $223 billion, came from individuals, that is 88% of households – that is you. As the end of the calendar year approaches, many of us find ourselves scrambling to select a charity that will use our money wisely and effectively while giving…
2012-2013 Annual Report is Here!
With gratitude and excitement, we’re pleased to present TPF’s 2012-2013 Annual Report, Your Dreams, Your Stories, Your Impact. Click here to start your journey!
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Bogazici First Among Top 200
One of TPF’s partner organizations, Bogazici University has recently received top global status! According to rankings released by the Times Higher Education magazine, Turkey’s Boğaziçi University has shifted from 276th to 199th place and became the first Turkish university to rank among the world’s top 200 universities. Click here to read more.
TPF is now a CFC Approved Charity
Turkish Philanthropy Funds is an approved charity in the Combined Federal Campaign CFC #36506 How you can help: 1. PLEDGE to Turkish Philanthropy Funds using our CFC #37443 as a Federal civilian, postal, and military donor. To request a pledge form, access a local CFC website, or donate online please use the Campaign Locator to find your…
Interview with Ms. Sultanoglu
TPF had the opportunity to speak with Ms. Ayse Cihan Sultanoğlu, a member of TPF’s Advisory Board, and Assistant Administrator and Director of the Regional Bureau for Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (RBEC) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Ms. Sultanoğlu pointed out the wide gender gap that currently plagues Turkey, in…
Donor Profile
Dr. Rıza Sarıoğlu is a Turkish pediatrician who practiced and lived a majority of his live in the U.S. and is a great example of someone who used TPF to guide them in their philanthropic efforts in Turkey. Born in Turkey with seven brothers and sisters, Dr. Rıza Sarıoğlu studied at the only medical school…
Giving in Her Name
When NC Murthy’s Turkish wife, Canan, passed away last year, he knew how he wanted her name to live on. “She embodied the term girl power” he said about his late wife, who moved to the U.S. and became a successful entrepreneur. NC Murthy decided to build a kilim weaving workshop with Hisar Anadolu Destek…
NYC Event: Girls of Hope
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International Literacy Day
Happy International Literacy Day! To give to TPF’s Education Fund, click here. By: Isik Tuzun, Education Reform Initiative “Since the principal goal of education is to achieve the full development of the individual, literacy education has to be functional and culturally sensitive, because if it is not, it will not give the learner the tools…
Smarter Foreign Policy: Put Women in the Center
By Senay Ataselim-Yilmaz “I didn’t know men could be Secretary of State,” said the 8-year old daughter of Fred Turner, a senior official at the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe when he told his daughter that John Kerry was the new Secretary of State. It’s amazing how role models can change the perspective…
We Carry Our Emotions
The following post is by Leyla Akca, of Van Art Therapy ProjectShe is speaking on her most recent trip to Van, of which TPF has partially funded. In light of the incidents taking place in Turkey right now the importance of our project as Van Art Project Team become much more evident: In July, we…
Hear it from Zehra
By Zehra Kayi (TPF Intern) On Thursday, July 18th, Dayle Haddon, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and founder of Women One, who has teamed up with Turkish Philanthropy Funds to support girls education in Turkey, gave an inspirational and insightful speech at the United Nations to World Una cialis dolore al petto muscolari http://www.dealsearchingmama.com/le-viagra-au-maroc proibito ad riduce…
Businesses Introduce New Roles for Women
By: Ahu Ozyurt Turkey’s economy has seen a decade of solid growth yet women were the ones that benefited least from this surge. According to recent research women’s employment level were down to 25 % in 2012. Some experts would argue that this is closely linked to the increase in family income where women opt…
Spotlight on Education
Think about everything that has affected your education throughout your lifetime. At what age did you begin formal education? How was the quality of your teachers? Did the state implement any new regulations that would affect your schooling? At TPF, we understand that developing the minds of our youth is not just about putting…
Web Intern Vacancy
WordPress/Front-End Web Design Internship New York City based non-profit is seeking a self-motivated front-end web intern with a keen eye for design and strong working knowledge of WordPress. Experience with any or all of the following would be a plus: Using WordPress as a Content Management System XHTML/CSS Photoshop Information architecture User experience design Illustrator InDesign PHP…
All You Need is Love
Love takes its form in many ways. With TPF, donors show their love through philanthropy, giving time and money towards educational, gender, health and environmental issues in Turkey. Affection. Kindness. Compassion. These qualities will change the world around us. Thank you for having them and sharing the love! Watch this video we made you as…
Young Photographer’s Award
Young Photographers Award Each year, TPF funds a scholarship with American Turkish Society called the Young Photographer’s Award. This award was founded by Haluk Soykan in hopes to support undergraduate photography majors in Turkey. Students are given the opportunity to choose any theme for their submission. This year 18 artists from 10 universities applied for…
Can Blind See?
The following is a post by Servet Harunoglu, President of Hisar Anadolu Destekleme Dernegi, located in Van, Turkey. He visited an island in the Van Lake with some of the girls that attend the kilim weaving workshops. For most of the girls, this was their first trip to this historic landmark, that is located in…
Turmoil in Turkey, It’s a Women’s Thing
Women in the World Foundation recently published an article on women’s role in the protests in Turkey. The piece compared the protests in Istanbul to Tahir Square, stating 51 percent of the Turkish protesters are women, whereas only 10 to 15 percent were women in Egypt. It went on to state that Gezi Park is…
Tuana
What is More Valuable Than A Child’s Life? I wish to introduce you to Tuana, a beautiful 3 year old girl, who we just admitted to our hospital. She’s not aware of anything. As she receives aggressive treatment, her hair starts falling out, and she begins questioning with her bewildered eyes. How would she know…
Ending the Violence
By: Melis Figanmese “For years I was intimidated though oppression and fear. I went to a KAMER meeting. There was a beautiful woman there. A really beautiful woman, an engaging and confident woman. I was sitting in a corner. I felt so awful at that moment. I felt so low, thinking,” Will she even talk…
Our True Heros
A little child, who plays with joy, suddenly falls weak, runs a fever and is taken to the hospital. He sets on a journey that takes 3 years. He is now in another world, in a battle called leukemia, all alone… Moreover, he loses his hair, has bleedings, and his body resistance and immune system…
Personalized Giving
Do you have a specific cause in mind on how to give back to Turkey? Are the logistics of the donation holding you back? Take a lesson from TPF donor, Ugur Sabuncu, and donate through TPF to make your gift seamlessly. Ugur Sabuncu of Georgia contacted TPF when he needed help donating medical equipment to Istanbul…
Prof. Dr. Nermin Abadan-Unat’s Mother’s Day Message
Dear Friend: Happy Mother’s Day! I am a big fan of Turkish Philanthropy Funds. I might have a bias since my son, Mustafa Kemal Abadan, is one of the founders and serves on TPF board. But, beyond that, TPF’s commitment to philanthropy has never ceased to amaze and inspire me. So, I hope you’ll join…
The Changing Landscape of Global Philanthropy: Diasporas?
By Senay Ataselim-Yilmaz This article was originally posted on Huffington Post. Recently the world of philanthropy gathered for the annual conference of Global Philanthropy Forum (GPF), an organization that embodies the changing landscape of global philanthropy as it aims to inform, enable, and enhance strategic global social investing. Diaspora philanthropy was not a major discussion…
Finding Beauty in a Broken World
By: Melis Figanmese Originally published in the Huffington Post. Shocked by its beauty, as the plane landed into the city of Van, in the southeastern region of Turkey, we were engulfed by the bluest of blue water from the lake and snowcapped mountains. On our airplane, Dayle Haddon, UNICEF Ambassador and Founder of WomenOne, and…
The Power of a Woman’s Work
By: Melis Figanmese When a woman has the chance to work and earn her own money, the outcome is outstanding. Not only will that woman lift herself and her family out of poverty, but her pride and confidence will skyrocket. She will pass this same poise onto her children, which will have a lasting effect,…
Women of Istanbul
By Melis Figanmese This article was originally posted on Huffington Post. In order to provide Founder of Women One and UNICEF Ambassador, Dayle Haddon, with a true understanding of the situation of women in Turkey, Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) felt it was essential to visit various cities throughout our vast, dynamic and diverse country. Each…
Ayla’s Books
By Gunce Arkan Last year, when our daughter Ayla turned three, we went the predictable three-year-old birthday party route. Reluctant to have her twenty friends in our NY apartment, we rented a small children’s party area, had some food delivered, got a cake, prepared games, and bought party favors. It was not an extravagant event…
#WomenOnAMission
By Melis Figanmese This post was originally posted on Huffington Post World. How many adults do you know personally who cannot read or write? What if I opened a window to show you a world where literacy, access to education and women’s rights are more uncommon than you may think? On top of that, I…
All women need to Lean In, including Women of Turkey
This post was originally posted on Huffington Post. By Senay Ataselim Yilmaz At the age of seven I was stuck with the dream of “being a doctor” because that was an acceptable occupation for women in Turkey, even though my true dream was to be an astronaut. When I finished Sheryl Sandberg’s book, Lean In,…
Let’s talk about autism in Turkey
By: Özgül GÜREL of Tohum Autism Foundation Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disorder that appears before age three. It is characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and rigid and repetitive behaviors. It includes subtypes known as autistic disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, Rett syndrome, and Asperger…
Rise of the South: The Case of Turkey
By: Melis Figanmese The UNDP 2013 Human Development Report focuses on the economic growth of developing nations and factors that have significant impact in this progress. Turkey is consistently referred to as a nation in the South that has boomed economically over the past years, but is still socially lagging behind other traditionally North states.…
Celebrating Women with Women
In honor of International Women’s Day, TPF supporter, Seran Trehan hosted a luncheon. More than 50 professional women across many generations gathered to brainstorm about the status of women in Turkey. We listened to some ground breaking NGOs from Istanbul such as Women for Women’s Human Rights, KAGIDER and Turkish WIN share their work on women…
Changing our understanding of philanthropy
By Senay Ataselim Yilmaz Activist and fundraiser Dan Pallotta in his recent TED talk calls out the double standard that drives our relationship to charities, and how we have been undermining the causes we love. He raised the same question back in September 2012 in a Wall Street Journal article. Yet, his TED talk stirred…
Van Women’s Center Opens!
Dear donors, supporters, wishful thinkers and idealists, This update comes to you with great happiness and pride to prove small moves make huge changes. KEDV (Foundation for the Support of Women’s Work) has recently submitted their final project report. In October of 2011, we at TPF were quick to grant KEDV $25,000 to build a Women…
Young Philanthropists for TPF
By Gulsah Senol Turkish Philanthropy Funds realizes the importance of investing time and effort to raising a younger generation of philanthropists. Since its inception in September 2011, Young Philanthropists for TPF has been doing just that, creating a new generation of present donors and future philanthropists. Led by the Junior Board, a group of young…
Employee Giving: Make giving more, easy!
Corporations are counting on their employees to help mold their CSR strategy. Employers such as Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and more have pledged to match (or sometimes double!) donations made by their employees. Microsoft recently announced that the Microsoft Giving Campaign has raised $1 billion in cash for more than 31,000 global nonprofit…
Thank you!
TPF Turned 6! What an exciting day we had! TPF wanted to celebrate its birthday by giving out gifts, so we decided to match donations up to $5,000. Boy, did our donors respond! We were flooded with generous gifts, and even two special donations to increase the matching gift amount to $15,000. We closed the…
Autism Awareness Day
From now until April 2nd, TPF will be matching all donations made to Tohum Autism Foundation and Turkiye Yardim Sevenler Dernegi in honor of Autism Awareness Day! Follow @tphilanthropy with #otizm and #autism to join the conversation ! TPF has been running a campaign for Autism that began with the Junior Board’s Mardi Gras for…
Thousands in Turkey Join ‘One Billion Rising’
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How to make smart social investments like Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg is a trendsetter. He is doing what all donors should consider doing. He wants to give back to his community, he wants to stay connected to his donation and he does not want to take on all the administrative work that comes with social investment. That’s why Zuckerberg gave 18 million Facebook shares,…
Turkish Businesswomen
Turkey’s top female executives are making strides for gender equality. Of Turkey’s largest companies, 26% of the top executives are women. This figure sounds meager, but it is, above the EU average. However, when we take a step back and compare this number with Turkey’s overall female workforce, our positive reaction disappears. “Turkey’s total female…
Are we once again overgeneralizing civil society?
by Senay Ataselim Yilmaz In June 2012 the World Economic Forum launched the project, The Future Role of Civil Society, to better understand the eco-system civil society works in and discuss different models that civil society can use to collaborate with different actors including government and international organizations. One of the outcomes of the project…
TPF’s Birthday
Today is TPF’s 6th birthday! We’re off to a great start with donations pouring in. Thank you all! TPF’s matching funds has now increased to $10,000 thanks to a special gift from a generous donor. With your participation we now have the possibility of giving $20,000 in grants.Please join us in our celebrations to…
The Results are in!
Where you want TPF to go in 2013 The results are in! We asked you to give us your opinion on what programs we should prioritize in 2013 to have a positive impact on Turkey and you’ve responded! Read on to hear top results. When we asked our readers what they thought was the greatest…
IRA Charitable Rollover Is Back
As part of the “fiscal cliff” deal, Congress has resurrected a popular tax-law provision, known as the “IRA charitable rollover,” that had expired at the end of 2011. This time-sensitive provision offers a special tax break to many investors. If you are 70½ or older you can transfer as much as $100,000 a year from…
Lack of Gender Diversity in Turkish Administration
On Jan. 2, thirteen powerful decision makers in Turkey met over a new year’s lunch. Not one of them was a woman. “Half the population has not even one voice over a lunch of 13.” Says Murat Yetkin in his Hurriyet Daily News Article. Female participation in the Turkish workforce has dropped from 34 to…
Year-End Giving
Scrambling to make your charity gifts by year’s end, in case lawmakers cap the charitable tax deduction in 2013? Though next year’s tax code is still uncertain, if you realized significant income (including capital gain) in 2012, an offsetting charitable contribution can mitigate some of your tax burden. A gift to a donor-advised fund at…
Teaching Literacy to Migrant Women
“I remember a feeling…seeing for the first time how someone who couldn’t read, try to give meaning to strange signs [letters] and experiencing the first efforts of a woman putting letters together to make sounds, made me feel like I was witnessing a new birth.” – M.E. Koni In Istanbul, the most industrialized city in…
Investing in Children Makes a Huge Difference
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TPF 2011 – 2012 Annual Report is here!
Reflection dominates this time of year. As the days on the calendar countdown to a New Year, we all seem to find ourselves looking back at the past year and thinking about the one ahead asking such questions as: What have we achieved? Where do we want to go? As our world moves faster than…
2012 Turkey Gender Gap
By: Melis Figanmese Appalling is the only word. What else can you say about a country, whose economy is reporting record-breaking highs, has been ranked last in the World Economic Forum’s Gender Gap Index report in its region. Not only is Turkey ranked last in Europe and Central Asia, in terms of Gender Equality, it…
Meet-n-Eat with ERG
Meet-n-Eat with Education Reform Initiative Wednesday, October 31 12:00 – 2:00 PM TPF Office 216 East 45th Street, Floor 7 In April 2012 Turkish Grand National Assembly passed an education reform bill, famously known as 4+4+4. Immediately after, ERG called upon all parliament members to revoke the bill, and became a leading source in…
Happy UN Day!
Happy UN Day! We at TPF definitely know there is a lot about the United Nations to celebrate. That is, because yesterday, TPF hosted a Twitter chat on the one-year anniversary from Van. For the past year, we’ve been working with terrific organizations such as Anne Cocuk Egitim Vakfi, Arama Kurtarma Dernegi, Hisar Anadolu Destek…
Singing Success in Van
Natural disasters do not only destroy buildings, roads and infrastructure, they upend human life; forcing many to suffer post-traumatic stress. That is what happened in Van last October. Our partners are making enormous strides in helping not only the physical well-being of the victims of the 2011 earthquake, but also the emotional. During the month…
A Gold Medal for TPF
A few weeks ago Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) of which I am a Board Member asked me to attend the Türk Kızılayı award ceremony and iftar dinner on their behalf. I was thrilled to be asked and honored to represent my Foundation. Through the good and honorable efforts of TPF’s hard working staff primarily for…
Turkey’s 2012 Female Olympians: Role models for our youth
By: Melis Figanmese The 2012 Olympics were quite an event for women. As we at TPF fight for gender equality in all parts of the world, and especially in Turkey, we look for tools on how to educate young women and keep them focused on academics. It is a proven fact that all students, regardless…
Turkish Tunes in Phoenix
By Elmira Bayrasli Perhaps it’s not a coincidence that Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol fell in love with music in Bursa. Bursting with greenery and majestic hills, the western Turkish city that was once the capital of the Ottoman Empire, is a setting that inspires. That is exactly what the musicologist and professor does when he sits…
Social Entrepreneurship in Turkey: Mustafa Sari Saves Van
By Elmira Bayrasli This is part of a TPF series on social entrepreneurs, in collaboration with Ashoka Turkiye. Booming is the adjective most often used to describe Turkey these days. Ranked the 16th largest economy (and growing) in the world, the country saddled between Europe and the Middle East is looked as a sound investment…
Happy International Women’s Day
We can’t stop at TPF. At the end of January we rolled out a campaign focused on Empowering Turkish Girls. Wow, were we pleased to see how many of you wanted to help us educate, uplift, inspire and encourage young Turkish women to believe in and fulfill their potential. Over 2,700 people participated in our…
Making Gender History This Month
President Obama agrees, “While we have made great strides toward equality, we cannot rest until our mothers, sisters, and daughters assume their rightful place as full participants in a secure, prosperous, and just society.” As we kick off Women’s History Month today, TPF is working hard to make sure that all women realize their potential…
Corporate Philanthropy Day
Many corporations are celebrating Corporate Philanthropy Day today. Started by the Committee for Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy it is “intended to build awareness of corporate-community partnerships.” We at TPF believe that’s definitely worth celebrating – and the perfect way to close out our Empowering Turkish Girls campaign. Corporate-community partnerships have been critical to TPF’s work, especially…
A Valentine from Van
By Servet Harunoğlu Hisar Anadolu Destek Derneği I was in Van for 3 days last week and returned back on Saturday. The situation in Van is worse than I expected. I did not realize that the problem was so large. Most of the buildings in the city are damaged and they are waiting for demolition.…
Fighting for Gender Equality: TPF’s Twitter Chat
By Elmira Bayrasli Engaging men, focusing on childcare options and educating women were some of the suggestions made during our Twitter chat on empowering Turkish girls and closing Turkey’s gender gap. The chat kicked off Turkish Philanthropy Funds’s month-long campaign on empowering teen girls. Istanbul-based journalist Claire Berlinski participated and, subsequently, had questions about the…
Turkish Girl Power
By Elmira Bayrasli Turkey may be a rising economic star and emerging leader in the Middle East, but it still has long to go to close the gap on gender equality. Released this week as the World Economic Forum convenes, the global network reports in its annual Gender Gap report that Turkey, the 16th largest…
Social Entrepreneurship on the Rise in Turkey
By Matthias Scheffelmeier The last decade has seen the rise of Turkey as a regional and global leader with a dynamic and strong economy.At the same time, Turkey has also been facing critical development and democratization goals with poor track records in human rights, women’s empowerment, its treatment of its minorities and journalists. Can social…
Van Earthquake Relief Fund Update #3
Happy 2012! Like most people, we at TPF, have been thinking a lot about not only the year ahead, but the year past. For those in Van, Turkey, it was a hard one. The devastating earthquake that struck the Southeastern Turkish city left several hundred dead and thousands homeless. With temperatures below freezing that has…
Overview of and Approaches to Teachers’ In-Service Trainings
By Kayhan Karli Turkey has a long-standing tradition of educating teachers. However, it is not possible to say the same thing about their professional development, which has not been a priority in Turkey. Teacher training is defined in two major areas: pre-service training and in-service professional development for teachers. Regarded as a professional occupation, teaching…
Words To Inspire
By Dicle Kortantamer “Why didn’t you go to work for Google?” someone asked after I graduated from computer engineering. I had gone into banking. When I graduated in 1998, Google was just being incorporated as a private company and technology talent primarily existed in the West. In 2011 that’s different, and that’s a good thing.…
View from the UN on the Future for Women – Part 2
By Ayca Ariyoruk(Editor’s Note: This post has been cross-posted at onphilanthropy.com ) In our previous issue, we carried the first part of an article based on an interview with Michelle Bachelet, former President of Chile and now head of UN Women. In Part 2, Bachelet talks to Turkish Philanthropy Funds about women, leadership, the “mommy…
Continuing to build Van
This morning a 2-week old baby was pulled from the rubble in Van, Turkey. It was remarkable news amid a grim situation. Sunday’s 7.2 earthquake in Van, Turkey has been devastating. Southeastern Turkey was already an economically deprived area. With few jobs and educational opportunities, its citizens have struggled for a long time. It has…
View from the UN on the Future for Women
By Ayca Ariyoruk (Editor’s Note: This post has been cross-posted at onphilanthropy.com ) Recently, Michelle Bachelet, former president of Chile and the new head of the United Nations supra-entity on women, spoke with Turkish Philanthropy Funds about several topics, including women, philanthropy, and power. Today, as the UN celebrates its 66th birthday and a humanitarian…
Van, Turkey Earthquake Relief Fund
All of us at TPF have been saddened by news of the terrible earthquake that has struck the eastern province of Van in Turkey. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute of Turkey has estimated that between 500 and 1,000 people may have perished in the 7.2-magnitude earthquake. Our thoughts are with the injured and the…
Immigrant identity crises post 9/11: Women are the solution
By Şenay Özdemir I am a Turkish journalist. I am also Dutch and a Texan. I am a woman, a feminist, a mother, a lecturer, a soloist and a world traveller. I am also Muslim. Yet, since 9/11, my Muslim identity counted more than any other characteristic that has contributed to who I am today.…
Branding of Immigrants: How 9/11 affected my identity
By Şenay Özdemir I am a Turkish journalist. I am also Dutch and a Texan. I am a woman, a feminist, a mother, a lecturer, a soloist and a world traveller. I am also Muslim. Yet, since 9/11, my Muslim identity counted more than any other characteristic that has contributed to who I am today.…
The Final Countdown: Young Turks Climbing Mountain Kilimanjaro to Raise Funds
Editor’s Note: On August 28, The Hakuna Matata team is taking on Mountain Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to raise money for underprivileged students in Turkey. They aim to raise 28,000TL (roughly equal to 15,655 USD or 10,877 Euros). They’ve already raised 17,774 TL. The team takes its name from the Swahili phrase ‘hakuna matata’ which translates…
Crossing the digital divide or stuck at the border?
by Filiz Bikmen (Editor’s note: Turkish Philanthropy Funds partners with Global Giving to help Turkish NGOs tap online fundraising networks. In her guest blog post for TPF, Filiz Bikmen discusses the opportunities and challenges of using online giving platforms in Turkey. Filiz Bikmen’s post has been cross-posted at Alliance Magazine.) I commend globalgiving and other…
Somalia Relief Fund
As the crisis in the Horn of Africa deepens, we believe that it is our moral obligation to respond to this human crisis. We have established the Somalia Relief Fund at TPF. 100% of your funds will go to UNICEF to support the funding gap of $120 million for its emergency operations in Somalia. Among…
Gender Equality as Smart Economics: Solving the Turkish Dilemma
By Asli Gurkan Robert B. Zoellick, the president of the World Bank, was in Turkey last week. During his four-day visit on July 19-22, Zoellick praised Turkey’s economic progress with caution. On top of his agenda was the need to increase female participation in the Turkish workforce. It wasn’t a coincidence that Zoellick commended Turkey’s…
Turkish Athletes’ Special Revolution through the Sports
By Pelin Cebi Don’t we all want to live in a society where equal opportunities are based on tolerance, social inclusion and acceptance regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, and abilities? I know that I do. I want to live in a community where each person’s uniqueness is appreciated and nurtured. That’s why I paid attention…
UN Report Praises Turkey’s Women Movement
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Yes She Can! TPF Joins Public-Private Partnership
By Ayca Ariyoruk Can you imagine, at the age of 17, packing a back-pack for your wedding instead of your math class? That is not too far from reality for hundreds and thousands of girls, who are out of school in Turkey. Despite joining the Group of 20, the exclusive club of most powerful economies,…
Hillary’s Smart Power and a “Golden Age for Philanthropy in Turkey”
By Ayca Ariyoruk Hillary Clinton wants to put diversity into work. That’s why in May, she brought together hundreds of first, second-generation Americans or Americans-to-be at the Secretary’s Global Diaspora Forum in Washington DC. If you are, like me, thinking, “We don’t want anything to do with the place we come from. They will never…
TPF Founders Receive Global Citizenship Award from Turkish American Business Forum
Turkish Philanthropy Funds Founding CEO and President Ozlenen Eser Kalav and Founding Chairman Haldun Tashman were honored with the Global Citizenship Award at the 9th Annual Turkish American Business Forum Gala on May 19, 2011. The Global Citizenship Award recognizes individuals for their global perspective, commitment and contributions to education and philanthropy. Haldun Tashman and…
TPF Honored by H.E. Ambassador Namik Tan
Turkish Philanthropy Funds was honored for its humanitarian efforts at a reception hosted by H.E. Ambassador Namik Tan, Turkish Ambassador to the U.S. and his wife at the Turkish Embassy Residence in Washington D.C. on May 16, 2011. The Ambassador and his wife hosted prominent members of the Turkish-American community, leaders from the nonprofit circle…
Landmines Are Not an Issue of Security but Rather an Issue of Human Rights
By Ozlem Ozturk Toplumsal Duyarlilik Dernegi (Association for Social Awareness) Children don’t play soccer or tag in southeastern Turkey. They wish they did. But the several thousands of landmines that are scattered across over 3,000 villages won’t allow them. According to the Turkish-based Human Rights Association, and Association for Social Awareness (ASA), the regions of…
Will Bill Gates and Warren Buffett visit Turkey?
By Michael Green Is giving America’s new big export to the world? Bill Gates and Warren Buffett certainly hope so. Last month they visited India on their second foreign expedition, after a trip to China at the end of last year, to promote their ‘Giving Pledge’ – a commitment by billionaires to give away at…
Turkish Trains and the Lessons for Philanthropy
By Stephen Kinzer I am writing this while speeding across the verdant Anatolian plain on Turkey’s first high-speed train, which began operating two years ago. The Spanish-made cars are sleek outside and immaculate inside. Seats are comfortable, the ride is smooth, and attendants have just served tea and snacks. This project reflects what works well…
The Marmara-Manhattan supports TPF’s Japan Earthquake Relief Fund
The Marmara-Manhattan supports TPF’s “Japan Earthquake Relief Fund” with a corporate gift and donating $2 for every booking till the end of March 2011. We thank them for their generosity and leadership. To learn about the “Japan Earthquake Relief Fund,” visit here.
TPF’s 2nd Annual Report
It is our pleasure to share our second Annual Report, covering the period July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010. Your passion and purpose has propelled TPF from $1.4million in 2008 to $3.8 million in 2009 to a $12 million charitable organization this year. We look forward to helping you make 2011 your most rewarding…
Japan Earthquake Relief Fund
Turkish Philanthropy Funds extends its heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences to the people of Japan. To assist our friends at Japan Society, TPF has created a Japan Earthquake Relief Fund. 100 % of your contributions will go to organizations that directly help victims recover from the devastating effects of the earthquake and tsunamis that struck…
Turkish Life, Turkish Women
By Elmira Bayrasli Turkish women, Raquel Fernandez, professor of economics at NYU, says, are among the most satisfied with their roles as housewives compared to other women around the world. She explains this through culture and why it matters to economic development, which has been exploding in Turkey over the past several years. So where…
An Inspiring Philanthropist, Morris Schinasi
Excerpted from Turk of America Magazine By Naim Güleryüz / Researcher-Writer Mrs. Laurette Schinasi came to Turkey in 1930 to meet with Department of Health officials in order to present a petition to found a children’s hospital in Manisa in line with the last will and testament of her husband, Morris Schinasi; he had died…
The Beri(1) Road To Development:The Problems Of Rural Women In Turkey
Posted by Nurcan Baysal, Hüsnü M. Özyeğin Vakfı “Here, local women walk up to highlands to milk their animals everyday, from June to September. We start out at around 10 in the morning and we reach our animals at around 1 pm. Milking takes half an hour. Then we walk back, each of us with…
What is your story? What is your super power?
Posted By Melek Pulatkonak Just as everyone has a story, they also have a super power – however difficult it is to discover. My story lies in my decision to launch the Turkish Women’s International Network (TurkishWIN). TurkishWIN is a global platform for women with cultural, family or professional ties to Turkey to invest, connect,…
Migrant Agricultural Worker’s Access to Health Services
Posted By Professor Dr. Zeynep Simsek Harran University Medical School, Public Health Studies, Sanliurfa, Turkey “Not seen or heard.” That’s what policymakers, political decision makers, civil and non-profit organizations, scientists and researchers say about seasonal migrant agricultural workers. At the heart of sustainable development, these migrant workers make up 450 million of the world’s 1.1…
THANK YOU!
In the spirit of Bayram and Thanksgiving, we have been reflecting on how grateful we are for your generosity and for your continued confidence in us this year. We are thankful that with your participation and support TPF has been able to touch lives and make a positive, tangible difference in Turkey. Here are some…
Remembering Our Alma Maters…
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Young Photographers Award Exhibition: Nov. 27th in ISTANBUL
Young Photographers Award Exhibition is opening at Fotografevi in Istanbul, Turkey on November 27, 2010. The exhibition will feature the works of Nevzat Yildirim of Kocaeli Univerity, the recipient of the inaugural Young Photographers Award, and sixteen other photographers who participated in the competition. The Young Photographers Award Fund was established as a Donor-Advised Fund…
Giving a Gift and Getting a Return
By JAN M. ROSENPublished: November 10, 2010 in NYTimes FOR retirees increasingly worried as interest rates on their savings accounts and money market funds have plunged below 1 percent, an appeal from their alma mater or a respected charity, offering a return of 5 percent or more on a charitable gift annuity, can seem like…
Innovation Philanthropy: Mobilizing Turkey’s International Brain Power
Posted by Dr. Banu Onaral Since 1950’s, Turkey, along with other developing countries focused on educating scientists, engineers and business professionals to spark economic growth and unleash ‘innovation ecosystems’. It was a miscalculation. Turkey created a ‘brain power’ for which its economic system was unprepared. This prompted a ‘brain drain,’ exporting its best and brightest…
Recent Changes to Turkish Constitution Present Opportunity for Gender Equality Advancement
Posted by Lou Anne King Jensen A majority of Turkish voters recently approved a referendum to amend the Turkish constitution. These accepted changes bring Turkey further in line with EU standards, including equality before the law. The modification regarding gender equality ensures that measures can be implemented that will increase the participation of women in…
Creating Opportunities for Youth!
Supporters of Turkish Philanthropy Funds partners, Toplum Gonulluleri Vakfi- TOG (Community Volunteers Foundation of Turkey) and Sabanci University – SU, will be participating in the 32nd Intercontinental Eurasia Marathon this Sunday, October 17th in Istanbul. Both TOG and SU teams are running for a notable cause: to create opportunities for youth to achieve successful futures.…
“Voices Unveiled: Turkish Women Who Dare”
Turkish Philanthropy Funds along with The American Turkish Society presents “Voices Unveiled: Turkish Women Who Dare” tonight at NYIT Auditorium on Broadway. Date: October 6, 2010 Time: 6:00 PM-8:30 PM Location: NYIT Auditorium on Broadway1871 Broadway (Between 61st and 62nd Streets) Set in Turkey, Voices Unveiled explores the clash of the East and the…
Making of the Documentary “Voices Unveiled: Turkish Women Who Dare”
Posted by Binnur Karaevli Growing up in a progressive family in Istanbul, I was provided with a great education and encouraged to pursue a career by my family. However, I still felt society’s pressures in how I should behave and act as a woman. “What would the neighbors think?” is a common worry for a…
Illiteracy does not just mean the inability to read or write
“As I would board the bus, I would ask the driver shyly whether the bus was headed in the direction I needed to go. Now, I can read the bus route. I can go wherever I want without asking anyone.”- Emine S. “I couldn’t go to the hospital alone before. Since I couldn’t read, I…
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If a Turkish girl can be President, can she change a tire? Only if she has an education.
Posted by Elmira Bayrasli My father doesn’t think I should change a tire. I am, after all, a Turkish girl – and Turkish girls don’t change tires. Interestingly, he does think that I should and can be whatever I want to be – President of the United States for example. Hence, why he encouraged me…
Guest Writers on TPF Blog
As September fast approaches, we at TPF are gearing up for the new season with some exciting developments. In the coming months, you’ll be able to read about philanthropy and TPF’s work on our blog by various guest writers. Leaders in philanthropy, education and civil society will share their thoughts and experiences about giving. Our…
TPF seeks an energetic social cause marketing intern!
Overview Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF, www.tpfund.org) taps into and unleashes philanthropic giving from the Turkish Diaspora and friends of Turkey. It empowers these groups to take action in four key areas: gender equality, economic development, education and arts & culture. We seek an energetic intern who will assist with TPF’s social cause marketing. Description Founded…
TPF at ISTR Conference in Istanbul
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More Good News from Caykisla!
The new school built in Caykisla in honor of Esat Egesoy and Bedia Basgoz by the Porcaro Education Fund at TPF had its official opening ceremony on May 24, 2010. The children of Caykisla and their families, as well as many supporters of the school were present to celebrate this day.
Tweet for TPF!
USA Today will give one charity a full-page, full-color ad valued at nearly $190,000. The competition continues till Friday, April 16th, 11:59 pm (ET). How can you help? 1. Post a tweet that reads “#AmericaWants Turkish Philanthropy Funds to get a full-page ad in USA Today. Please RT!” 2. Follow @tphilanthropy on Twitter and re-tweet…
Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society 2010 International Fellows visited TPF!
2010 Emerging Leaders International Fellows of the Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society, Anna, Jennifer, Zeynep, Bernadette and Alexandra visited Turkish Philanthropy Funds to learn about TPF, and discuss civil society and community foundations. Since its inception twenty years ago, the International Fellows Program has sponsored 142 fellows from 54 countries. TPF’s Chief Operating Officer,…