Send More Girls to School!

Dear TPF Donors,

We express our heartfelt gratitude for your continuous support towards the education and empowerment of girls in Turkey. Through your unwavering commitment, more girls have been afforded the opportunity to pursue education, unlock their potential, and thrive as self-reliant and confident individuals, fostering optimism for their future.

On February 6th of this year, we were profoundly impacted by the news of two significant earthquakes in Turkey. Striking within a mere nine-hour span, these earthquakes resulted in extensive damage and loss of life across 11 cities in the Southeast region of Turkey. The seismic events had a far-reaching effect on the Turkish population, affecting approximately 14 million individuals. According to the United Nations, around 1.5 million people were rendered homeless in the aftermath of the disaster. The widespread destruction in the affected cities forced at least 3 million individuals to relocate to other parts of the country.

Over 4 million children have faced obstacles in obtaining education. About 254,000 students, impacted by the earthquake, have recommenced their studies in 71 provinces beyond the affected zone, with 11,064 of these students returning to the affected region. As a temporary measure, 2,026 learning spaces, including tents, containers, or prefabricated schools, were set up in the affected area.

Following the devastating earthquake in the Adana, Çukurova, Gaziantep, Hatay, Iskenderun, and Hatay regions, CYDD has been working tirelessly to support the affected communities. 

The assessment of the situation has revealed that 52% of these students' houses have been severely damaged, and 70% have had to leave their homes and seek shelter elsewhere. As a result, many of these students and their families are in urgent need of food, lodging, and clothing. To address this critical need, through CYDD we provided immediate cash assistance of 1,000TL (~$53) to 1,000 students and their families. This support were transferred directly to the students' accounts, which are already registered for scholarship transactions. 

Apart from CYDD's initiatives for young women in earthquake-affected areas, the organization also persisted in assisting young women through the TPF Stars Program. Thanks to the generous contributions of donors like you during the 2022-2023 academic year, 291 girls received academic scholarships, with 87 of them being provided with computers. Moreover, 60 girls were granted additional scholarships for accommodation to facilitate their ongoing education. Furthermore, the scholarships for 221 girls have already been secured for the upcoming academic year!

TPF and CYDD are steadfast in their dedication to sustaining uninterrupted education for young women, all made possible by our devoted donors! We express gratitude to each one of you for contributing to a brighter and more hopeful future for these girls.

Thank you for your trust in us and for supporting TPF!

With heartfelt gratitude,

Team TPF

Links:

• TPF Turkiye Earthquake Relief Fund 6th Month Impact Report