Earthquake Fund

By Seda Ozdemir Simsek, TPF Earthquake Fund Lead Over the past three years, I’ve made regular visits to the earthquake-affected regions of Turkiye. These trips, conversations with families, long walks through provisional settlements, and hours spent with local partners have revealed a deeper, often overlooked truth about recovery. What happens after survival? In the early […]

In southeastern Turkiye, teachers stepped into classrooms filled with children carrying trauma from the 2023 twin earthquakes. For these teachers, it wasn’t just about..

What difference could a tablet make in an earthquake zone? For a child with autism and their family, facing disrupted routines and homes they cannot return to, it can do wonders. A tablet is more than just a source of entertainment. Sometimes, it’s an educational tool that helps strengthen a child’s brain development. Sometimes, it’s music […]

We are proud to announce a co-funding partnership with the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) to support the long-term recovery of communities impacted by the..

What if hope could be rebuilt—not with bricks, but with music, movement, and shared moments of joy? In the heart of a region still scarred by devastation, over 250 young people gathered not just to remember what was lost, but to rediscover what is possible. The Tebdil-i Mekan Festival was more than a four-day event—it […]

We’re delighted to announce the 24th round of grants from TPF’s Türkiye Earthquake Fund. Since February 6, 2023, TPF has awarded 174 grants to 93 organizations, totaling $16 million and improving the lives of 2.6 million people in the earthquake-affected region.   $73,081 to YÖRET(Foundation of the Societal Development and Education) – To support 30 […]

53% of those affected by the 2023 twin-earthquakes were women. In its aftermath, they faced greater burdens—more caregiving, more work, and deeper inequalities. Yet, they did not give up. With resilience and an entrepreneurial spirit, they turned hardship into opportunity. Through the Let Women Start Their Business project, supported by Mavi Kalem and TPF, they […]