2010

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

We just had a very lively discussion on Twitter on female education and literacy. Thanks to everyone who joined us.If you missed it, you can read back through it here: http://twubs.com/girlseducation Visit TPF website.

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 […]

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 […]