BRIDGE TO TURKIYE

Bridge to Türkiye Fund (BTF) is a 100% volunteer-run, charitable non-profit organization devoted to mobilizing and generating International Philanthropic resources to benefit Education and Healthcare of socio-economically disadvantaged segments of Turkish society. Special emphasis is given to elementary education and young women's empowerment.

Since it's founding, BTF has repaired and furnished 17 primary school buildings, established 28 primary school libraries, 6 computer labs, 2 playgrounds and 3 preschool classrooms. Enabled classrooms with 22 PC Projectors, 17 PC's and 8 Smart Boards. Outfitted over 4,000 children with winter boots. Provided 500 coats and backpacks. Covered treatment costs totaling $85K for children with Facial Burns, Cleft Lips and Leukemia. To date, BTF has also provided a total of 105 annual micro-scholarships, all with Grassroots Investments from Donors like YOU.

With your support, WE PLEDGE TO DO MORE...

Bridge to Türkiye Fund's grant-making efforts are focused on two basic areas of development: Education and Public Healthcare. Special emphasis is given to elementary education and women's empowerment. Our return on investment is measured in lives bettered and improved social conditions for the recipients. The ultimate reward for our compassionate donors is the satisfaction that it brings. BTF’s below listed capacity building programs provide opportunities for Friends of Türkiye to Give Back:

1) School Improvement Programs
2) Student Enablement Programs
3) ECE - Early Childhood Edcucation (U7) Programs
4) Educational Micro Scholarships
5) Library Set Up Programs
6) Health Treatment Programs
7) Alumni Bridge to Your School
8) Donor Initiated/Directed Programs

To unite individuals through capacity building and to promote fellowship by establishing a trusted bridge between those with aspirations without the means; and those with the means to be their dream partners.

To contribute to the development of needy segments of the Turkish society, where they too can realize their full potential

To promote the principles of good citizenship and to build an organization that is credible, transparent and accountable.

As responsible stewards of charitable assets we embrace structured governance with integrity and accountability to our giving communities. Our circle of compassion promotes respect, dignity and fellowship for humankind in the communities we serve.

BTF's capacity building oriented programs provide opportunities for the Turkish-Americans to reconnect with their roots while encouraging civic responsibility.

BTF encourages donors from all walks of life to actively participate in Turkey's progress by supporting the impressive work that is being carried out by trusted local Turkish NGO partners with similar missions.

We pride ourselves on selecting trustworthy affiliates with programs that recognize the neglected and underprivileged segments of Turkish society. Our projects promote exemplary citizenry, self-help, integrity and respect for human dignity.

Each one of our projects is a bridge to Turkiye and is constructed with the generosity of individual donors like YOU... We invite you to join the BTF family in celebrating together and sharing our vision of making a difference.

BTF was established in 2003 by Turkish Americans driven to make a difference, to improve life and to cultivate social change for the common good. BTF's commitment to these ideals stems from our basic desire to give back to our native land for the many opportunities we have gained from her. Incorporated in North Carolina, BTF is a 100% volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

BTF's tax identification number is: 58-2678580