TWI’s November Southern California fundraiser, “Stories of Courage” was a success on many levels. The highlight was the stage reading of the lives and dreams of Spark Program graduates in Turkey, performed by professional actors Lisa Cirincione and Tiffany Mulak, and accompanied by classical flutist Burak Besir. The event was a culmination of months...

[cmsms_image align=”left” animation_delay=”0″]4498|https://www.thetwi.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Jeanne_Refika_Tresa-frm-01.jpg|full[/cmsms_image] Refika Celik, a 2017 graduate of Istanbul University and Sparks Program in Turkey, is visiting California August through November. The purpose is to experience American culture and customs, learn more about the TWI organization in the U.S., and to help build awareness here about TWI’s programs in Turkey. “The Sparks Program is...

[cmsms_image align=”center” animation=”fadeIn” animation_delay=”50″]4479|https://www.thetwi.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Can-and-Refika-frm.jpg|full[/cmsms_image]   [cmsms_image align=”left” animation=”fadeInLeft” animation_delay=”0″]4485|https://www.thetwi.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Refika-with-food.jpg|full[/cmsms_image] At the annual fall cook-off fundraiser of the Star Rotary Club of Silicon Valley, Club President Can Aran introduced speaker Refika Celik, graduate of the Sparks Program in Turkey. Refika spoke about her experience with Sparks, telling how the program has changed her life.   For...

TWI’s first film to debut at events this fall! Creation of TWI’s first promotional video is underway, and we are delighted to have the guidance and hands-on support of film professionals in the process. The film will highlight the impact of the Sparks Program on the lives of university women who are graduates of the...

Sparks Program wraps up another year culminating in the positive transformation of participants and their communities. Thanks to TWI’s signature Sparks program in Turkey, hearing-impaired small children have audio books. And high-school girls and university women have a website addressing their needs. These were just two of the social change projects presented by Sparks participants...

A quick look at what’s what and who’s who TWI News Support, for many young women in Turkey, is life changing…especially for those with big dreams. Thank you for being a part of providing support. The purpose of this newsletter is to invite you to continue your meaningful role and stay in the know on...