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We are looking for MENTORS in STEM to pair up with young women in Turkey. Turkish Philanthropy Funds is proud to partner with the Million Women Mentor Program (Milyon Kadına Mentor) in Turkey.  The program gives young Turkish women a chance to team up with mentors who can guide them in pursuing their professional careers. The goal is to […]

Four Inspiring Young Women from Turkey are Recipients of the Prestigious Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award New York, NY (April 30th, 2021) – Turkish Philanthropy Funds is proud to announce the 2021 Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award recipients: Bihter Erbaş, Müge Önder, Nezihat Bengisu Kaynar, and Serra Güllü. The Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award continues to be the only award earmarked for young […]

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 happiness of knowing you’re making a lasting impact on someone else’s life. If you truly want to be happy in your life, make someone […]

We are proud to share our impact report detailing TPF’s response to the Izmir earthquake and want to thank you once again for your support and trust in TPF. Our collective response to the Izmir earthquake was a great example of our community coming TOGETHER to make a difference In total, TPF’s Izmir Earthquake Relief Fund was supported […]

What Does the new CARES Act Provisions Mean for Donors On December 27, the U.S. Government enacted a second stimulus package in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new stimulus package extends many of the charitable giving provisions outlined in the original Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed into law in late March of 2020. We […]

SUPPORT RURAL TEACHERS $25,000 MATCHING GIFT FOR RURAL SCHOOL TEACHERS & STUDENTS!  (December 7th – December 25th) Imagine a school in the middle of nature surrounded by trees and farming lands. Students learn not only in classrooms but also in nature. Schools are very close to homes. Teachers recognize each student as a unique individual. Now imagine […]

Throughout his professional career, Robert L. Long had been concerned with the issues facing journalism in a rapidly changing world. After he started to teach at Bahçeşehir University in İstanbul, Robert became more familiar with Turkish journalists and their struggles in their profession. The award in his name honors his dedication to Turkish journalists and […]