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Turkish Philanthropy Funds Welcomes Mustafa Kemal Abadan as New Chairman and Announces New Board Member
New York, July 1, 2024 – Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mustafa Kemal Abadan as its new Chairman, along with the addition of Gamze Ateş, Ergün Kırlıkovalı, and Tamer Seçkin to the Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2024. New board members bring a wealth of experience and diverse […]
The Heart of Anatolia: Updates from the Earthquake Region
This past summer, I had the opportunity to visit the earthquake region and witness the ongoing recovery firsthand. My trip to Hatay and Iskenderun with my 17-year-old son revealed the enduring pain, even seven months later. The survivors continue to grapple with their new normal. Large swathes of the cities remain in ruins. Survivors, primarily […]
Welcoming TPF’s New Board Members
New York, August 11, 2022 — Turkish Philanthropy Funds is pleased to announce that Mustafa Kemal Abadan, Aykut Atali, and Ülkü Rowe have been elected to serve as members of the Board of Directors as of July 1, 2022. Each of these new Board members brings with them a unique perspective and the same unyielding drive […]
POPULAR STORIES
Painting. Teacher. Friend. 1-hour bus. I love it. Bye.
“Painting. Teacher. Friend. 1-hour bus. I love it. Bye.” This is how Edip, a 20-year-old from Hatay, describes the rehabilitation center he attends every day.
Refilling the buckets of psychosocial support providers in Hatay
For three years, psychosocial support providers in the earthquake region have carried others while setting themselves aside. They listened. They intervened.
Envisioning the Revival of Small Villages
After earthquakes destroyed her workshops, Gamze Ateş advances My Beachy Side, a sustainable fashion brand empowering women through hand-crafted crochet..