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July 12, 2024

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 […]

July 12, 2024

Voices of Partners Special – Sena Eken Schieber Economics Awardees

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 Bayrasli. They will share with you their educational journey, what inspired them to pursue a career in economics and how did the Sena Eken […]

July 3, 2024

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 […]

June 27, 2024

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 […]

June 7, 2024

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 […]

April 26, 2024

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 […]