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Just Like Before: A Story of Healing

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Cinema4aCause by Chicago Circle

Join Us for the 2025 Cinema4aCause Premiere in Chicago! Celebrate International Women’s Day with the much-anticipated premiere of the award-winning film Fidan on March 8th as we kick off the 2025 edition of Cinema4aCause.
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Mindfulness Event by Boston Circle

Join us on a journey of awareness with Momo, where we explore the art of deep listening. This is an online workshop designed to enhance your ability to listen with presence and attention.
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Cinema4aCause by Fordham University

Join Us for This Special Event & Support Education in Türkiye! All proceeds and donations will support BTF’s Empowerment Education Scholarships for children and youth in rural Türkiye.
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Iftar Dinner for Disadvantaged Children

Join the New York Circle Iftar & Empower Students in Türkiye! This Ramadan, Bridge to Türkiye Fund (BTF) invites you to a special New York iftar to unite for a meaningful cause supporting children’s education in Türkiye.
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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

At Bridge to Türkiye Fund, we connect communities worldwide for a brighter Türkiye— transforming goodwill into sustainable and impactful programs that improve lives. We maintain a portfolio of carefully vetted Turkish NGOs and localized projects to accomplish this goal.

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

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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.

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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

Our focus areas include education, the health and wellbeing of youth, environmental and natural life conservation, and disaster management.
 

ANNUAL SCHOLARHIPS

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

We facilitate private donors to sponsor projects in under-resourced Turkish schools with their own names.

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