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Turning Pages, Not Screens: A Gift of Reading in Şırnak

As spring breathed new life into the world, students of Aşağıçeşme Primary School in Şırnak found themselves lost in the pages of their new books, surrounded by the calm of nature. Thanks to the generous supporters of BTF, these young minds were given the perfect...

Calling Young Turkish Americans: Join the 10th Nâzım Hikmet Camp in Türkiye This Summer!

Are you a Turkish American aged 18–22, eager for a summer filled with meaningful discussions, cultural experiences and a deeper connection to your heritage? Bridge to Türkiye Fund warmly invites you to apply for the 10th annual Nâzım Hikmet Summer Camp, set amidst the...

From Seattle with Love: A Girl, Her Fox, and an Act of Artistic Solidarity

This article was first published on TurkNetwork magazine on April 1, 2025. Mira Erdim, age ten, has a schedule worthy of a diplomat. Swimming four days a week, violin practice, vocal lessons, emceeing at Seattle’s International Children's Friendship Festival,...

April 23: Honoring Sovereignty, Celebrating Children with Turkish-American Communities Everywhere

Each year on April 23, millions in Türkiye and around the world pause to celebrate a holiday that is both historically profound and joyfully unique: National Sovereignty and Children’s Day. It was on this day in 1920 that the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye first...