BTF ENABLEMENT PROJECTS
Bridging the gap between brilliant ideas and philanthropic resources
to benefit Türkiye’s future generations.
BTF ENABLEMENT PROJECTS
Bridging the gap between brilliant ideas and philanthropic resources
to benefit Türkiye’s future generations.
BTF collaborates with carefully vetted partners to help turn innovative ideas into impactful projects. We work with individual social entrepreneurs and groups who share our vision for a brighter future for Türkiye’s next generations.
CATE (Child Amputees of Türkiye Earthquakes)
Born from an early collaboration between Turkish-American doctors and BTF, the CATE project provides prosthetics, holistic physical and psychological therapy, and scholarships to young amputees affected by the Türkiye earthquakes. It has since evolved into the Child Wellness Center, now operating under the leadership of Çukurova University.
The Village of Sciences
The Village of Sciences is a unique institution designed to provide lectures for undergraduate and graduate students, aimed at developing critical thinking skills and promoting science education among Turkish youth.
East-West Camp
East-West Camp unites young people participating in volunteer projects in İzmir, offering college students from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to live, learn, and grow together while overcoming cultural and language barriers. Each year, BTF provides scholarships to Youth Leaders, enabling them to attend the East West Camp in Türkiye.
ILKYAR
Since 2003, BTF has partnered with METU professor Hüseyin Vural’s İLKYAR (Foundation to Support Elementary Schools) to back initiatives such as providing books to under-resourced village schools and offering scholarships for rural school children.
1 Dilek Yetmez
Dilek Livaneli is the first Turkish teacher to be selected among the top 50 teachers for the 2015 Global Teacher Prize. Through her initiatives focused on underserved schoolchildren, Livaneli made a transformative impact on the lives of students at Kumköy Primary School in Samsun. BTF proudly supports her ongoing educational efforts for rural schoolchildren.
Make-A-Wish Türkiye
Make-A-Wish Türkiye is a nonprofit organization dedicated to granting the wishes of children aged 3 to 18 who are living with critical illnesses. Each wish fulfilled brings hope, strength, and joy to both the child and their family.
Nesin Mathematics Village
Nesin Mathematics Village is an educational establishment dedicated to the study of mathematics, located in Şirince, Izmir. The Village offers a variety of mathematical programs, including two-week summer courses for high school and college students. Each year, BTF provides scholarships for high school students, enabling them to attend the Math Camp and immerse themselves in two weeks of in-depth learning.