Hatay Surf Center's Festivals Bring Joy to 120 Children and Adults
Hatay Surf Center, a non-profit organization, recently concluded a series of surf festivals in Hatay, southern Türkiye, with the support of Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF). A total of 120 participants, including 100 children and 20 adults, enjoyed surf training, art workshops, sports competitions, music performances, and special games.
The festivals, held in the summer of 2025, were organized by Hatay Surf Center with the financial backing of TPF. Deniz Toprak, co-founder of the surf center, expressed gratitude for TPF's support, which enabled the events near me and their positive impact on the community.
The festivals focused on surfing, creativity, self-expression, and community building. Notably, children played active roles in organizing the events. Şenay Ataselim Yılmaz, CEO of TPF, emphasized the significance of these events in fostering creativity, self-confidence, and solidarity among children in earthquake-affected regions.
TPF, a U.S.-based organization, supports philanthropic initiatives in Türkiye and the Turkish diaspora, focusing on education, health, women and girls' empowerment, disaster relief, and humanitarian development. The recent surf festivals in Hatay, made possible by TPF's support, have left a lasting positive impact on the participating children and the community.
