Donor Stories

On an ordinary Monday, Burtay was doing what he always did, working with data at his office, when news of the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye appeared on his screen. Although he had no family in the affected region, he felt the weight of the tragedy and knew he wanted to help. Like millions of people […]

Ahmet Bozer’s philanthropic journey is a testament to the power of vision, leadership, and a deep-seated commitment to leaving the world a better place. Born into a family that valued education..

Dr. Metin Taşkın’s journey began in Kavak, a small town nestled in the hills of northern Türkiye’s city of Samsun. Growing up in a close-knit community, he was surrounded by the love of his family and the..

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.

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..