2023

Six months have passed since the devastating earthquakes shook Southeast Türkiye. As we pause to reflect on the journey, we want to acknowledge the vast strides we have made together in healing, rebuilding, and planning for a resilient future. The initial phase of our response, fueled by the generous support we received from our community […]

New York, NY (May 18, 2023) – Turkish Philanthropy Funds is proud to announce the 2023 Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award recipients Ayşe Nur Battal, Elif Şen, Kardelen Çiçek, and Sıla Öztürk. The Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award was established in 2015 by George Schieber in honor of his late wife, Sena Eken Schieber, a […]

As we approach Mother’s Day, a time to celebrate the women who have nurtured and shaped us, we invite you to make a gift that will touch lives and create a lasting impact. This Mother’s Day holds a different meaning for thousands of families in Turkiye. In the wake of the earthquakes, amidst displacement and […]

Three months ago, our community faced an unimaginable challenge when two devastating earthquakes shook the core of our homes, lives, and spirits. In the midst of the turmoil, we uncovered the true resilience of our community. Though the scars of the earthquake are still visible, the spirit of hope and unity shines even brighter as our […]

We would like to express our sincere gratitude once again for the remarkable generosity you’ve shown towards the Turkish Philanthropy Fund’s Turkiye Earthquake Relief Fund, in response to the devastating earthquakes that hit Türkiye. Thanks to your support, our on-ground partners were able to provide critical emergency and recovery assistance over the last two months. […]

In February 2023, two massive earthquakes in Southern Türkiye caused thousands of people to perish and left many more homeless, injured, and traumatized. As the earthquake relief efforts shift to the longer-lasting rebuild phase, medical doctors both in the US and Türkiye have worked together to establish Turkiye’s first rehabilitation center, Child Wellness Center, to […]

Today marks two months since earthquakes devastated 11 cities in Turkiye, displacing millions and taking the lives of over 50,000 people. Our communities are still mourning these losses. Through destruction and chaos, hope emerged, thanks to the generosity of our community, donors, and the hard work of our partners on the ground. Together we have made […]