Press Release – NEW YORK (June 30, 2016) – In the wake of yesterday’s deadly terrorist attack killing at least 41 people and seriously injuring 230 at Istanbul Atatürk Airport, the Turkish Philanthropy Fund (TPF) has launched the Istanbul Fund to help support the terrorist attack’s victims and their families.
In a series of suicide bombings that has targeted Turkey, the attack on Europe’s third-busiest airport has been the deadliest this year. As Turkish society condemns this shocking attack, millions around the world continue to show their support for Turkey through social media.
The Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) is a U.S. based 501©(3) organization that has established the Istanbul Fund to support the victims, their loved ones, and the Turkish community at large. As a nonprofit organization who partners with 49 local organizations in Turkey, TPF will transfer the fund donations to its non-profit partners and first responders on the ground aiding the victims and their families, and for other needs as yet to be determined.
“We want to show the world that today we are all Istanbul and we stand in solidarity with Turkish people in the wake of this tragedy,” says Ilhan Akbil, president & CEO of Turkish Philanthropy Funds, “We are all victims of these horrific acts as this is an attack not just on Istanbul but on all of humanity and the universal values that we share. We extend our deepest condolences to all families who lost their loved ones and our sympathy to all that were injured,”
Tax-deductible contributions to the #IstanbulFund at TPF may be made online, or by mailing a check with “Istanbul Fund” to Turkish Philanthropy Funds, 216 E. 45th St, 7th Fl., New York, NY 10017. For any questions related to #IstanbulFund please call 646.530.8988.
If you are in Istanbul and would like to donate blood, check out the Turkish Red Cross’ Twitter page to find out more.
About Turkish Philanthropy Funds:
Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) is a U.S. based community foundation dedicated to improving civil society in Turkey by assuring that the generosity of donors has the greatest impact where funds are needed now and in the future. TPF is a community where donors engage with causes and understand the impact their contributions make. Established in 2006 by Turkish businessman, Haldun Tashman and four partners, their goal was to make a difference in their beloved homeland. TPF provides funds for numerous causes including disaster relief, gender equality, education and social and economic development. TFP has four objectives: Thought Leadership, Diversified Giving, Personalized Philanthropy, and Trustworthy Partnerships. More information can be found at www.tpfund.org
