Film Screening in San Diego, CA
Join BTF San Diego Circle for an inspiring evening celebrating community, solidarity, and hope for children impacted by the earthquakes in Türkiye
About Us
Who we are
Bridge to Türkiye Fund (BTF) was established in 2003 by a few like-minded Turkish-Americans and friends of Türkiye with the simple desire to give back. BTF is founded on citizen-based, democratic, and secular principles and encourages all to contribute to the welfare of less fortunate children and youth in Türkiye
Mission
Vision
We envision a future where new generations in Türkiye thrive with opportunity and resources, supported by the collective generosity of the global community.
OUR VALUES
Transparency
Trust and accountability are the cornerstones of our work. At BTF, we operate with utmost transparency, openly sharing our decisions, actions, and measurable outcomes. We take responsibility for every step we take—ensuring our donors, partners, and communities can trust us to deliver on our promises with integrity and honesty.
High Impact & Excellence
We are committed to delivering programs that create the greatest possible impact for Türkiye’s communities. With a focus on excellence, we continuously raise the bar, optimize resources, and embrace innovation to achieve more with less. We don’t just aspire to make a difference—we aim to always be better at getting better!
Heartfelt Commitment
At BTF, our shared purpose is rooted in a deep desire to give back to Türkiye. With the genuine dedication from our volunteers and supporters, we stay steadfast in our mission to uplift Türkiye’s future generations. Guided by compassion and authenticity, we strive to create lasting, positive change – for today and for generations to come.
Neutrality
Our mission is guided by the needs of Türkiye’s future generations—free from external biases or influences. We act with impartiality and independence, ensuring every decision is rooted in fairness and focused solely on delivering meaningful support to those we serve.
Donor-Centricity
Our donors are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to exceed their expectations by listening to their needs, adapting to their feedback, and creating moments of joy through meaningful engagement. Together, we build impactful connections that inspire generosity and drive change.
Community, Collaboration, & Humility
Grassroots communities are the backbone of our mission. By fostering collaboration and listening to local voices, we create a network of passionate supporters driving sustainable change from the ground up. We work with humility, knowing we don’t have all the answers but can find solutions together. Through partnerships across borders and cultures, we amplify our collective impact.
OUR PROGRAMS
BTF Projects
ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS
EMPOWERED STUDENTS
BTF SUPPORTERS
School supplies
Every child deserves access to quality education. We help bridge the gap by distributing BTF4Kids educational sets to under-resourced schools in Türkiye.
scholarships
We help underprivileged students in Türkiye unlock life-changing opportunities.
ENABLEMENT PROJECTS
We support our trusted partners in their journey to transform their social initiatives into reality through our collaborative platform.
NAMED PROJECTS
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Let’s build bridges of kindness with Türkiye!
Join Bridge to Türkiye Fund’s community of over 40,000 passionate supporters committed to improving the future prospects of children and youth in Türkiye