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.

Happy March 8 International Women’s Day

On the occasion of “March 8, International Women’s Day“, the Salih Tatlici Foundation has made a donation to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), whose theme for this year is “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress” and whose work is based on respect for human rights and culture, and whose goal of achieving gender equality to create prosperous economies and a healthy planet is more important today than ever before. A certificate of appreciation has been presented to the Foundation for the donation.

Happy Women’s Day, Inspiring Women Around the World to Be Strong and Courageous

Regarding the donation, Uğur Tatlıcı, Executive Board Member of our Foundation, said: “As wives and mothers, our women assume very important responsibilities in every aspect of society. Our women, who make every moment of our lives more special and beautiful, are also the main dynamic that forms the foundation of nations. It is the fundamental and common responsibility of our society to prepare the conditions that will enable our women, who are the foundation of the family institution, the representative, carrier and protector of our values, to participate effectively in all areas of life. As the Foundation, we sincerely congratulate our women, the source of love, who are the most important element of peaceful, happy and healthy family unity that strengthens the structure of society and forms and shapes its cornerstones, and we wish all our women a healthy, happy and peaceful life and we present our love and respect.”

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

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

UNFPA’s goal is to ensure sexual and reproductive rights and choices for all, especially women and young people, so that they have access to high quality sexual and reproductive health services, including voluntary family planning, maternal health services and comprehensive sexuality education.

The 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) held in Cairo made women’s empowerment and autonomy the foundation for sustainable economic and social progress. The ICPD Action Program, adopted by 179 governments in Cairo, and the 2019 Nairobi Declaration, a commitment to this program in the context of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, have guided its work ever since.

UNFPA operates in more than 150 countries and territories that are home to the vast majority of the world’s people. Its mission: To ensure that every pregnancy is the way it was intended, every birth is safe and every young person’s potential is realized.

Guided by the 1994 Action Programme of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), UNFPA partners with governments, civil society and other organizations to advance its mission. UNFPA’s work is based on the premise 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.

Our Foundation Supports the United Nations for “International Brotherhood Day”

On the occasion of the “International Day of Brotherhood“, our Foundation donated to the “Ukraine Humanitarian Fund“, one of the country-based funds of the United Nations, which works to eliminate differences and promote religious understanding and cooperation among people of all cultures and beliefs.

A certificate of appreciation was presented to our Foundation by the United Nations for the donation.

Together Let’s Pave the Way to a More Peaceful, Just and Harmonious World for All

Regarding the donation, Uğur Tatlıcı, Executive Board Member of our Foundation, said: “Our world is full of divisions, conflicts and inequalities. Discrimination is at an all-time high. We must come together to protect and promote human rights, combat hate speech and violent extremism, and take action against those who profit from fear. Inspired by the declaration “Human Fraternity for World Peace and Coexistence” co-authored by Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Sheikh Ahmed Al Tayeb, we can work for a world where dialogue, compassion and mercy coexist. And human dignity prevails. Let us reaffirm our commitment to eliminate differences and promote religious understanding and cooperation among people of all cultures and faiths. We, as the Foundation, have donated to the “Ukraine Humanitarian Fund” at the United Nations to help humanitarian NGOs and UN agencies in Ukraine help the most vulnerable communities and people and provide them with urgently needed food, water, shelter and other basic necessities, working to save lives and build a better future for millions of people who have been forced to flee their homes due to the ongoing war in our long-time neighbor Ukraine. On this International Day of Brotherhood, we celebrate the spirit of mutual respect and solidarity that binds us together as one human family.”

United Nations

The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. Currently comprising 193 Member States, the UN and its work is guided by the purposes and principles enshrined in its Charter. The UN has evolved over the years to keep pace with a rapidly changing world. But it remains the only place on Earth where all nations can come together, discuss common problems and find common solutions that benefit all of humanity.
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 Commemorate the Late Salih Tatlıcı on the 15th Anniversary of his Demise by Supporting the Environment

As it is known, our Foundation was established by Nurten Tatlıcı, the wife of the late businessman Salih Tatlıcı, and Uğur Tatlıcı, their son, to keep the name “Salih Tatlıcı” alive.

As the Salih Tatlici Foundation, we commemorate the 15th anniversary of Salih Tatlıcı’s death today with respect and longing.

On this occasion, we, as the Foundation, made a donation to TEMA, the Turkish Foundation for Combating Erosion, Reforestation and Protection of Natural Habitats, to support our forest areas, which are the guarantee of our future. A certificate was presented to our Foundation by TEMA for the donation.

We Will Continue Our Support To Increase Our Forest Areas

Regarding the donation, Uğur Tatlıcı, Executive Board Member of our Foundation, said the following; “My late father attached great importance to nature and said: ‘In order to live in a clean world, we should protect our existing forests very well and encourage the planting of more trees at every opportunity to produce new forest areas’. Protecting nature and leaving a healthy environment consisting of clean air, water and soil for future generations is one of the main goals of our Foundation. For this reason, in commemoration of the 15th anniversary of the death of my esteemed father Salih Tatlıcı, we have donated to TEMA, which has been carrying out very important activities for many years to protect natural assets and develop afforestation areas, as well as combating erosion and desertification in our country. We will always continue to do our part to protect nature and the environment.”

TEMA Foundation, Our Leading Organisation In The Combating Erosion And Desertification

TEMA, the Turkish Foundation for Combating Erosion, Reforestation and Protection of Natural Habitats, commonly known as TEMA, was founded on 11 September 1992 by businessmen Hayrettin Karaca and A. Nihat Koçyiğit with the slogan “Turkey should not be a desert“. Karaca and Koçyiğit, known as Grandfather Earth and Grandfather Leaf to the wider public and supported by nature lovers for their pioneering initiatives in this field, took very important steps to prevent the desertification of our country as the founding honorary presidents of the foundation.

TEMA Foundation, which continues its activities as a voluntary, conscious, pioneering, international and reputable Non-Governmental Organisation that works science-based for the protection of all natural assets, especially our soils, with the principle of sustainable life, believes in social peace coming from the soil, integrates with the public, has influence on the future of the country and the world, carries out afforestation works to create new forest areas in all cities of our country. In addition, TEMA Foundation draws attention as a pioneering organisation that organises educational activities to improve environmental awareness, carries out social responsibility projects for rural development and the establishment of new environmental policies, develops cooperation with the world’s leading environmental protection organisations, especially the United Nations, and has won international awards for all these activities.
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.