All Cruelty Towards Animals Must Be Stopped!

As the Salih Tatlıcı Foundation, we have made another donation to “Humane Society International,” an organization that works across more than 50 countries to improve animal welfare, strengthen the human-animal bond worldwide, rescue and protect dogs and cats, enhance the welfare of farm animals, safeguard wildlife, promote animal-free testing and research, and intervene against disasters and all forms of cruelty towards animals. The organization has presented our Foundation with a certificate of appreciation in recognition of our donation.

The Use Of Our Beloved Companions As Test Subjects Must Be Prevented

Regarding the donation, Uğur Tatlıcı, Executive Board Member of our Foundation, stated: “Every year, millions of animals are used under the pretext of medical and academic research, as well as in industries like pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. These experiments violate the bodily integrity of animals and often result in their deaths. Animals and humans have different biological structures, making it unlikely that a test conducted on a rabbit, mouse, or monkey would be 100% applicable to the human body. It is crucial to support efforts to protect all animals worldwide, including those subjected to the trade of cat and dog meat, those suffering in laboratories and factory farms, and those exploited in the wild. As a Foundation, we felt it was our duty to make another donation to ‘Humane Society International,’ an organization that combats animal cruelty and advocates for a cruelty-free lifestyle for all animals.”

Humane Society International (HSI)

Humane Society International” (HSI), one of the world’s leading animal protection organizations, has been improving animal welfare in over 50 countries and leading positive change for more than 30 years. HSI has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau for meeting all 20 standards of charitable accountability. Through its rescue efforts, disaster response, veterinary clinics, and support for local organizations, HSI plays a critical and expanding role in alleviating animal suffering worldwide. The organization works tirelessly to implement national bans on cosmetic testing on animals in countries across the globe. Additionally, it effectively and humanely combats the dog meat trade and the overpopulation of companion animals. Eighty-five percent of its funds are dedicated to animal protection programs, ranging from ending the brutal dog meat trade to fighting the horrific forms of wildlife exploitation.
The donations and aid projects mentioned here were made by the founders of our Foundation, Nurten Tatlıcı and her son Uğur Tatlıcı, in memory of the late Salih Tatlıcı, the benevolent person whose name continues to live on through our Foundation and whom they bid farewell in journey to eternity in 2009.

Support from Our Foundation for the World’s Children

On the occasion of Father’s Day, as a foundation, we made a donation to the international NGO “Save the Children”, which has been defending the rights and interests of children worldwide for 100 years, prioritizing the most vulnerable children.

Regarding the donation, our Foundation received a thank you letter from the mentioned organization.

We Believe Every Child Deserves a Future

Regarding the donation, Uğur Tatlıcı, a Member of our Foundation’s Board of Directors, stated: “Our fathers, who hold a very special place in our lives, always protect and watch over us with their endless compassion, regardless of distances, teach us everything they know, and hold our hands as we step into life, are our most precious assets. Around the world, many children start life at a disadvantage because of who they are and where they come from. Millions of children die from preventable causes; they face poverty, violence, disease, and hunger. They are caught in war zones and disasters they did nothing to create. And they are deprived of the education and other basic rights they are owed. This year, on the occasion of Father’s Day, as a Foundation, we made a donation to the ‘Save the Children’ foundation to help children regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnicity, religious status, beliefs, disabilities, age, or sexual orientation.”

Save the Children Foundation

A hundred years ago, a brave woman named Eglantyne Jebb founded “Save the Children” in response to the terrible suffering children faced as a result of war. Equipped with ideas ahead of her time, Eglantyne Jebb declared that all children should have rights, changing the course of history. This revolutionary idea sparked a global movement aimed at making the world a better place for children. It also helped shape the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Many children around the world start life at a disadvantage because of who they are and where they come from. Millions of children die from preventable causes; they face poverty, violence, disease, and hunger. They are caught in war zones and disasters they did nothing to create. And they are deprived of the education and other basic rights they are owed. All children deserve better. Prioritizing the most vulnerable children, the organization defends the rights and interests of children worldwide. With 25,000 dedicated staff in 113 countries, they respond to major emergencies, offer innovative development programs, and ensure children’s voices are heard through campaigns to build a better future for and with children.

The donations and aid projects mentioned here were made by the founders of our Foundation, Nurten Tatlıcı and her son Uğur Tatlıcı, in memory of the late Salih Tatlıcı, the benevolent person whose name continues to live on through our Foundation and whom they bid farewell in journey to eternity in 2009.

Father’s Day Greetings

We celebrate Father’s Day for all our fathers, who devote their entire lives, resources, and time to the future of their children, and who are the strongest symbols of love and trust. We respectfully remember our fathers who have been martyred for our country and have entrusted their children to the land of our nation.

On this occasion, this year on Father’s Day, our Foundation made a donation to the international “Save the Children” foundation, which has been working for 100 years to make the world a better place for children.

Happy Father’s Day to all fathers, who light our way with their love and generosity, who teach, advise, support us, and contribute to our future with their hard work.


Salih Tatlıcı Foundation

No to Tobacco, Yes to Life

Since 1987, May 31st has been celebrated as “World No Tobacco Day” in countries that are members of the World Health Organization (WHO). On this day, smokers are encouraged to abstain from smoking for 24 hours. WHO considers tobacco a pandemic and the “greatest public health threat the world has ever faced.” It calls on all governments to adopt policies to prevent tobacco use, such as banning advertisements and increasing tobacco taxes.

As a foundation, we have donated to the Swedish Cancer Institute, which is dedicated to groundbreaking international cancer research aimed at finding cures for cancer caused by smoking. The Institute has presented our Foundation with a certificate of appreciation for this donation.

Let’s Not Let Tobacco Take Our Breath Away

Regarding the donation, Uğur Tatlıcı, Executive Board Member of our Foundation said: “On World No Tobacco Day, let us unite in our efforts to eliminate tobacco use and its harmful effects. Let us strive together for a smoke-free world where everyone can breathe clean air and live healthier lives. Smoking is a global issue that affects millions of lives and contributes to a wide range of health problems. As we work towards a world where tobacco no longer holds power over us, let us join hands and spread the message of hope and resilience. As a Foundation, we have made a donation to the Swedish Cancer Institute, which conducts research to combat cancer, the most significant disease caused by smoking, in honor of World No Tobacco Day.”

Swedish Cancer Institute

Since 1910, the Swedish Cancer Institute has been providing the highest quality healthcare. Its innovative approach has made it a center for advanced procedures such as robot-assisted surgery, cardiovascular care, cancer care, neuroscience, orthopedics, high-risk births, pediatric specialties, organ transplants, and personalized treatments in clinical research. It aims to save lives and improve the well-being of those affected by cancer. The Institute strives to conduct outstanding research responsibly, sustainably, and in an environmentally friendly manner, while providing its employees with an environmentally conscious and socially just workplace.
The donations and aid projects mentioned here were made by the founders of our Foundation, Nurten Tatlıcı and her son Uğur Tatlıcı, in memory of the late Salih Tatlıcı, the benevolent person whose name continues to live on through our Foundation and whom they bid farewell in journey to eternity in 2009.

We Celebrate Mother’s Day for All Mothers Who Beautify Our World

We wish a happy Mother’s Day to all mothers who give us strength with their presence, never withhold their support from us, embody selflessness, love, and sensitivity in every aspect of our lives, and are the architects of our future.

As a foundation, we have donated to the international “United Nations Population Fund” (UNFPA), which is actively working to save the lives of women and girls who are most at risk as the war in Ukraine escalates and is seeking assistance from around the world to increase the distribution of life-saving services to people in need across the country. Our foundation has received a letter of thanks from the aforementioned organization for this donation.

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

UNFPA began operations in 1969 as the United Nations Fund for Population Activities. In the same year, the United Nations General Assembly declared that “parents have the right to freely and responsibly decide the number and spacing of their children.” In 1987, the organization was renamed the United Nations Population Fund.

The goal of UNFPA is to ensure that everyone, particularly women and young people, can exercise their sexual and reproductive rights and choices, including access to high-quality sexual and reproductive health services, voluntary family planning, maternal health services, and comprehensive sexuality education.

The International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) held in Cairo in 1994 made women’s empowerment and autonomy central to sustainable economic and social progress. The ICPD Programme of Action, adopted by 179 governments in Cairo, and the 2019 Nairobi Statement, which reaffirmed the commitment to this programme within the context of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, have since guided its work.

UNFPA operates in more than 150 countries and territories, home to the vast majority of the world’s population. Its mission is to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.

Guided by the 1994 ICPD Programme of Action, UNFPA partners with governments, civil society, and other organizations to advance its mission. UNFPA’s work is grounded in the belief that all people have equal rights and the right to protection.
The donations and aid projects mentioned here were made by the founders of our Foundation, Nurten Tatlıcı and her son Uğur Tatlıcı, in memory of the late Salih Tatlıcı, the benevolent person whose name continues to live on through our Foundation and whom they bid farewell in journey to eternity in 2009.

We celebrate the Mother’s Day of all mothers, the most sacred source of love

Mothers, as examples of beautiful emotions like love, compassion, and self-sacrifice, are the most precious treasures of our lives. There are very few human emotions that can compare to a mother’s compassion for her child.

While fulfilling the responsibilities and duties we have undertaken, we should not forget that our mothers’ blessings are one of our most important sources of strength.

We celebrate Mother’s Day of all mothers, especially the precious mothers of our martyrs, who are entrusted to us by our sacred martyrs.

Happy International Mother Earth Day

United Nations General Assembly decided in 2009 to designate April 22nd as “International Mother Earth Day. On this occasion, our foundation made a donation to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the world’s foremost conservation organization operating in nearly 100 countries for 60 years, dedicated to stopping the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and creating a future where humanity lives in harmony with nature.The foundation management presented our foundation with a thank-you letter regarding the donation.

We must take action to create a better future for all of us, and we must act now.

Regarding the donation, Uğur Tatlıcı, Executive Board Member of our foundation stated, “Repairing the relationship with Mother Earth is the mother of all humanity’s challenges. We depend on nature for the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the water we drink. However, we have brought chaos to the natural world: We have poisoned our planet with pollution, destroyed species and ecosystems, and destabilized our climate with greenhouse gas emissions. These actions not only harm nature but also pose a threat to humanity. We must work together to restore harmony with nature, embrace sustainable production and consumption, protect ourselves from harm, while creating employment, reducing poverty, and promoting sustainable development. Salih Tatlıcı Foundation will continue to do its part to protect nature and the environment”

WWF – World Wide Fund for Nature

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), headquartered in Switzerland, is an international non-governmental organization aiming to halt the degradation of nature and to repair the damage caused. Established in 1961 as the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the organization changed its name to its current form with an expanded scope of work. With over 2,000 conservation projects supported worldwide and nearly 4,000 employees, WWF is considered the largest environmental organization globally. Its projects span across more than 100 countries, addressing climate change, forests, freshwater, oceans, species, and sustainability. The primary goal of WWF is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to create a future where humanity lives in harmony with nature.
The donations and aid projects mentioned here were made by the founders of our Foundation, Nurten Tatlıcı and her son Uğur Tatlıcı, in memory of the late Salih Tatlıcı, the benevolent person whose name continues to live on through our Foundation and whom they bid farewell in journey to eternity in 2009.

Support from our foundation for “World Autism Awareness Day

As a foundation, we made a donation to “Autism-Europe aisbl,” an international organization dedicated to improving the rights of individuals with autism and their families and enhancing their quality of life.

Providing a better life for children with autism should be the responsibility of every individual.

Regarding the donation, Uğur Tatlıcı, Executive Board Member of our Foundation, said: “In 2008, the United Nations declared April 2nd as ‘World Autism Awareness Day’ globally to raise awareness about autism and find solutions to related issues. Autism is believed to result from a process that affects the structure or function of the brain, characterized by a child’s inability to establish sufficient social relationships, significant developmental problems in language-communication, and exhibiting obsessive behaviors. With the prevalence of autism increasing each year and now affecting nearly one in 68 children, efforts are being made through organized events to facilitate the integration of autistic individuals into society. Alongside governments, we as individuals should consider this a social responsibility and citizenship duty, and exert efforts accordingly. As a foundation, we aspire for our autistic children to participate in social life and meet their needs as independently as possible. On the occasion of April 2nd, World Autism Awareness Day, we extend our love and respect with the hope that our autistic children can lead happy lives, socialize, and benefit from education and health services to meet their basic needs in the best and most appropriate manner.”

Autism-Europe

Autism-Europe, established in 1983 and recognized under Belgian law as a non-profit international organization, advocates for European policymakers to develop better policy responses to the needs of autistic individuals. It also strives to promote greater awareness and understanding of autism in society. Comprising approximately 90 member associations from 40 countries, it represents an estimated 7 million people across Europe. Advocates and families play a central role in the organization, which is recognized by European institutions as a significant representative network for autistic individuals and families in Europe. Autism-Europe’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all individuals and families across the autism spectrum in Europe.

The donations and aid projects mentioned here were made by the founders of our Foundation, Nurten Tatlıcı and her son Uğur Tatlıcı, in memory of the late Salih Tatlıcı, the benevolent person whose name continues to live on through our Foundation and whom they bid farewell in journey to eternity in 2009.

We Celebrate the Easter of the Christian World

In all cultures and beliefs, feasts are beautiful days when people are happy and resentments are forgotten. Feasts are meaningful times that unite us, strengthen feelings of unity and solidarity, and increase feelings of brotherhood.

On this occasion, as Salih Tatlıcı Foundation, which approaches all cultures and beliefs with respect, does not marginalize any human being and stands at an equal distance to all religions and beliefs, we sincerely congratulate the Easter, which we regard as one of the exceptional days of all Christians in our country and in our world, with our sincerest feelings, wishing peace, happiness and well-being, with the hope of a world where humanity lives together in peace.


Nurten & Ugur Tatlıcı

Our Foundation Supports HCWH Europe

As a Foundation, we have donated to Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) Europe, headquartered in Brussels, an international, independent medical, humanitarian, non-profit organization that provides medical assistance to people affected by conflicts, epidemics and natural disasters all over the world, a network of thousands of hospitals, healthcare leaders and healthcare professionals with members in Europe and partners around the world, working to develop the potential of sustainable healthcare that not only improves patient care but also saves money. A certificate of appreciation for the donation was presented to our Foundation by the aforementioned organization.

Everyone Has a Vital Role to Play in Connecting the Health Sector

Regarding the donation, Uğur Tatlıcı, Executive Board Member of our Foundation, said: “The health sector has a unique and urgent role, not only because of its size and environmental impact, but also because of its role and position in society. Health practitioners are trusted, respected and listened to. We are grateful to all health workers in our country and around the world who rush to the aid of people with dedication and determination without discrimination of religion, language, race, gender, sect, day or night, snow or mud, feast or holiday. It is necessary to support work that demonstrates the potential of sustainable healthcare, which not only improves patient care but also saves money by creating more resilient health systems, keeping people and our planet safe, and pressing for policy action. We are delighted that our donation will enable health professionals to have a greater voice on key issues such as chemicals, climate change, green building, sustainable procurement, pharmaceuticals, sustainable food and help Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) Europe to continue its work as an independent and respected organization.”

Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) Europe

Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) Europe is a non-profit organization based in Brussels. It is a catalytic project that inspires action across society to protect human health and the environment. It has an approach that drives change in communities so that people can live healthier lives on a healthier planet. HCWH is a network of thousands of hospitals, healthcare leaders and healthcare professionals, with members in Europe and partners around the world. The movement brings together hospital executives who are finding new ways to reduce carbon emissions, nurses and doctors who are ending the over-reliance on single-use plastics in surgery, researchers who are looking for safer alternatives to toxic chemicals. This makes them safer for human health and our ecosystems. It supports procurement teams looking to move away from polluting medicines, and helps nurses raise awareness about how they can reduce the impact of climate change on our communities.
The donations and aid projects mentioned here were made by the founders of our Foundation, Nurten Tatlıcı and her son Uğur Tatlıcı, in memory of the late Salih Tatlıcı, the benevolent person whose name continues to live on through our Foundation and whom they bid farewell in journey to eternity in 2009.