Natural Disaster

Following the devastating earthquake in Southeastern Turkey, Hatay faced unprecedented destruction, including Serinyol Elementary and Middle School. Determined, TPF teamed up with the AKUT Foundation to swiftly build three schools with eight classrooms in Serinyol and Masuklu. Today, the walls of these schools echo with laughter and learning, as 670 children prepare for a future […]

Our collective impact in the earthquake region has been transformative. We’ve touched the lives of over 1.7 million individuals, allocated $10.1 million in grants, and stood alongside 65+ NGOs. This is the strength of our shared purpose. We’re proud of the progress we have made but we know that the journey ahead is long and that our commitment to these communities must remain unwavering. […]

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 […]

We are proud to share our impact report detailing TPF’s immediate response to the wildfires in Turkey in the summer of 2021. Our community’s collective response to the wildfires last summer was a great example of our global community coming TOGETHER to make a difference. Support for TPF’s Wildfire Relief Fund came from nearly  2,500 donors, raised more […]

What is Trauma-Free World for Children Project?   The Trauma-Free World for Children Project provides a healing and protective center for children who have suffered from psychological trauma due to natural disasters, migration, the pandemic, family loss, and bullying.   Maya Vakfı (Foundation) established the Child and Youth Center in the Balat district of İstanbul to help vulnerable children with traumatized experiences. […]

Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) is proud to announce that Unvansız Gönüllüler Foundation, Support to Life, MAYA Foundation, and World Human Relief has been selected as the third round of grant recipients of TPF’s Turkey 2021 Wildfire Relief Fund. As of September 14th, 2021, Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) has raised over $220K in its Turkey 2021 Wildfire Relief Fund. The […]

Our thoughts are with the families and residents of the Black Sea region of Turkey and were affected by the flooding that took place on August 12th, 2021. All donations made to the TPF’s Disaster Relief Fund will be allocated to help relief and recovery efforts in Bartin, Kastamonu, Rize, and Sinop. We will work […]