Rıza Sarıoğlu was born in 1921 in Pazar, in the northeastern city of Rize on the Black Sea. He was one of eight children. He made his way to İstanbul to study at the only medical school..
What would you do to support our communities in Türkiye? Serhan Seçmen, a senior executive in finance, has consistently inspired us with his innovative and impactful ideas.
An architect by training, Nick met his wife Ayşe while studying as a Fullbright Scholar at the Middle East Technical University in Ankara. They lived in New York for most of their married lives.
“Painting. Teacher. Friend. 1-hour bus. I love it. Bye.” This is how Edip, a 20-year-old from Hatay, describes the rehabilitation center he attends every day.
For three years, psychosocial support providers in the earthquake region have carried others while setting themselves aside. They listened. They intervened.
After earthquakes destroyed her workshops, Gamze Ateş advances My Beachy Side, a sustainable fashion brand empowering women through hand-crafted crochet..
This is the story of Aliye’s journey of hope at the Children’s Wellness Center, who proved herself to be a miracle as she was pulled from the rubble after two days.
Syrian refugee women in Gaziantep launched Mutfakna after the earthquakes—reviving a community kitchen with TPF support to create jobs, nourish families, and unite cultures.
Katip Hoca Avenue was an ordinary street in Gaziantep, lined with local grocery stores and apartment buildings. After the earthquake, many structures remained intact..