TWI sends a huge “thank you” to all who attended the November 16 “Stories of Courage” celebration and who also supported the Sparks Program with such generous donations. This was a fantastic turnout on a beautiful Southern California afternoon. Guests noshed on Turkish fare while meeting and greeting around the pool at the magnificent San Juan...

Second “Ignite” Workshop Draws Immigrant Women to Learn, Lunch, and Link It was learning, lunch, and linking up with other like-minded women at TWI’s March Ignite Workshop in southern California. The topic of the learning was “The Perfect Pitch: Presenting Yourself Socially and Professionally in the Very Best Light.” Immigrant women professionals spent the day...

The Sparks Program has kicked off its 10th year of leadership skills training for university women in Turkey, expanding now to four cities. With growing awareness and need for such programs, keep reading to find out how you can help more young women increase their confidence and take charge of their futures. Some challenges university-bound...

In competition for a social responsibility project award from the Credit Bureau Financial Institution, Hanife Yalciner’s project came in second place in the health and sports category. The competition is open to all university students in Turkey. Its purpose is to encourage young people to build awareness of social issues and take action. Hanife’s entry...

Zehra Morcimen, a 2018 graduate of Ege University, was a key member of a three-student team that won second prize from the prestigious Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey. Their project was an “Active Shading Device for Driving Safety.” The project’s objective was to prevent avoidable accidents caused by sun glare that often affects...

Beginning the Sparks 2018-19 academic year in Turkey, one student will be selected to receive the “Jeanne Nidorf Compassion and Social Change Award.” This award, in honor of Jeanne, acknowledges and rewards Sparks students who have demonstrated – by their thoughts, words, and deeds – the highest principles of the Sparks program. Dr. Jeanne Nidorf...