Late Salih Tatlıcı Commemorated on 15th Death Anniversary

We are deeply saddened by the loss of my dear husband, my dear father. In the 15th year since he left us in deep pain, his absence continues to hurt us like an irreparable wound, and we feel an indescribable longing.

As the “Salih Tatlıcı Foundation”, which we have established to keep his name alive, as can be seen on our website, we continue to support associations and foundations established in the country and abroad that work in various fields to ensure a better life for all living things in the world, especially humans, and to protect nature.

In addition, this year, with the awareness of the importance he had always attached to education, we, as the Foundation, are experiencing the pleasure and pride of starting to provide scholarships to a large number of university students in cooperation with the centuries-old Darüşşafaka Society, one of the well-established educational institutions of our country.

Rest in peace, may your place be in heaven.


Nurten & Uğur Tatlıcı

4 February World Cancer Day Donation from our Foundation

On the occasion of World Cancer Day on 4 February, our Foundation has donated to “The Brazilian Cancer Foundation“, a non-profit foundation based in Brazil, which promotes strategic actions for the prevention and control of cancer on behalf of the general public, raises funds and invests in programs and projects related to cancer prevention, early detection, as well as palliative care and research. A certificate of appreciation was presented to our Foundation from the aforementioned organisation.

We Can Defeat Cancer by Fighting Together

Regarding the donation, Uğur Tatlıcı, Executive Board Member of our Foundation, said: “It is possible together to build a future where people live healthier lives and have better access to health and cancer services regardless of where they were born, where they grew up, and regardless of their age! It is necessary to know, care, protect against cancer and take early action without delaying the diagnosis. On the occasion of 4 February World Cancer Day, we, as the Foundation, wish a speedy recovery to all our citizens who are struggling with this disease, which requires a difficult and long treatment, and to all cancer patients around the world.”

THE BRAZILIAN CANCER FOUNDATION

The Brazilian Cancer Foundation was founded in 1991 under the legal name Fundação Ary Frauzino para Pesquisa e Controle do Câncer, paying homage to the doctor who directed INCA from 1980 to 1985. As the original name of the foundation was a bit long, it soon became known as Ary Frauzino. In 2008, the name was simplified and the brand reformulated to facilitate communication with all sectors of society. The legal name Fundação Ary Frauzino para Pesquisa e Controle do Câncer was retained, but the simpler name Cancer Foundation was also adopted for public communication. In addition to the summary name, the slogan “with you for life” was added to more succinctly convey the lifelong commitment to everyone’s life and health. The symbol of the new trademark was inspired by the awareness ribbons used to encourage people to sign up to great causes. The best known of these is the red ribbon symbolising the fight against AIDS. However, each colour symbolises a different cause. The ribbon used by the Cancer Foundation is purple, symbolising the fight to defeat cancer.

The Brazilian Cancer Foundation is a non-profit organisation that raises funds and invests in programmes and projects related to cancer prevention, early detection, assistance, bone marrow and umbilical cord blood transplantation, as well as palliative care and research. Its mission is to promote strategic actions for the prevention and control of cancer on behalf of society at large, as well as to support the Brazilian National Cancer Institute (INCA) and all the activities of the Brazilian National Cancer Control Programme. It also provides consultancy services to states and municipalities throughout Brazil to improve their processes in cancer treatment (Oncological Attention Plan).
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 for Eurogroup For Animal’s from our Foundation

As a Foundation, we have donated to “EUROGROUP FOR ANIMALS“, an organisation based in Belgium, which peacefully campaigns for the protection and against the abuse of animals. A certificate of appreciation was presented to our Foundation by the organisation.

We Support All Efforts For A Society Where Animals Are Valued And Respected As Sentient Beings

Regarding the donation, Uğur Tatlıcı, Executive Board Member of our Foundation, said: “Animals should not be harmed or exploited for human interests, and they should be allowed to live their lives in peace. All people should recognise and respect the rights of animals and these should be protected by law. As the Foundation, we felt it our duty to donate to the organisation “EUROGROUP FOR ANIMALS”, which fights against animal abuse and works to promote a cruelty-free lifestyle for all animals.”

EUROGROUP FOR ANIMALS

Eurogroup for Animals has been bringing together animal advocates across Europe for over 40 years. It calls on decision-makers to create positive change and deliver coordinated advocacy and campaigns at EU level to measurably improve animal protection. Its vision is a Europe that values and respects animals as sentient beings. As a pan-European animal protection organisation, Eurogroup for Animals’ main focus is to work in the interests of a society in which animals are valued and respected as sentient beings. Through a united network, it protects animals by ensuring better legislation, the highest standards and enforcement, and promoting social change. It has launched major campaigns and petitions across Europe to mobilise public support for animal welfare issues and to join campaigns organised by its member organisations.
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 Fight Against Cancer

Our Foundation has donated to the Danish Cancer Society, a century-old organisation that works in three main areas (research, information and patient support) to support experimental and clinical cancer research, disseminate knowledge about the nature and treatment of cancer and provide support to cancer patients in need. A certificate of appreciation was presented to our Foundation from the society.

Efforts to Fight Against Cancer Should Be Supported

Regarding the donation, Uğur Tatlıcı, Executive Board Member of our Foundation, said: “Cancer affects many people in our society. A strong and active work is required for a cancer-free life. As Salih Tatlıcı Foundation, we are honoured to donate to the Danish Cancer Society, which has been conducting research and studies for more than 100 years for fewer people to get cancer, more people to survive cancer and a better life with and after cancer.”

Danish Cancer Society

The foundation stone of the Danish Cancer Society was laid in 1904-05, when leading Danish doctors decided to make an effort to fight cancer. This was done by forming the Cancer Committee of the General Danish Medical Association. At that time, the cancer-curing effect of radium had just been discovered. The aim of the committee was to raise money for the purchase of radium. Upon the death of Frederik VIII in 1912, a nationwide fundraiser was organised for the newly established Radium Foundation, which was tasked with establishing and running radium stations (cancer hospitals) where cancer patients could be treated with radium. In 1928, the National Association of the Danish Cancer Society was founded by merging the activities and financing of the Cancer Committee and the Radium Foundation.

When the National Association of the Danish Cancer Society was founded in 1928, the association’s most important task was to treat cancer patients. It was also to support experimental and clinical cancer research, to disseminate knowledge about the nature and treatment of cancer and to provide support to cancer patients in need. The last three areas are in fact the same areas in which the Society works today: research, information and assistance to patients and their relatives, whereas today treatment is undertaken by the public sector.

However, other areas of focus, notably cancer research, were also important, and it was precisely this research that the association chose to strengthen throughout the 1960s and 1970s. In 1962, the operation of the radium stations was transferred to the state, which also provided increasing operational support. Today, the Danish Cancer Society still works in three main areas (research, knowledge and patient support). The voice of the Danish Cancer Society has weight, as it is one of the largest associations in the country and represents many members and active volunteers.
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 HSI Society Fighting Against Animal Abuse

As Salih Tatlıcı Foundation, we donated again to “Humane Society International“, an organisation that improves the welfare of animals in more than 50 countries, works worldwide to improve the human-animal bond, rescue and protect dogs and cats, improve the welfare of farm animals, protect wildlife, promote animal-free testing and research, intervene, and work against disasters and all kinds of cruelty to animals. A certificate of appreciation was presented to our Foundation by the organisation regarding the donation.

We Cannot Take Away The Right To Life Of Our Dear Friends

Regarding the donation, Uğur Tatlıcı, Executive Board Member of our Foundation, said: “Every year, millions of animals are used for medical and academic reasons for sectors such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Experiments disrupt the body integrity of animals and often cause their death. Animals and humans have different biological structures. Therefore, a test performed on a rabbit, mouse or monkey cannot be 100 per cent adapted to the human body. It is necessary to support efforts to protect all animals worldwide, including those exposed to the cat and dog meat trade, those suffering in laboratories and factory farms, and those abused in the wild. As the Foundation, we took it as our duty to donate once again to Humane Society International, an organisation that fights against animal abuse and works to promote a cruelty-free lifestyle for all animals.”

Humane Society International

As one of the world’s leading animal protection charities, Humane Society International (HSI) has been improving animal welfare in more than 50 countries and driving positive change for over 30 years.

HSI is certified by the Better Business Bureau for all 20 standards of charitable responsibility. Through its work in rescue efforts, disaster response, veterinary clinics and empowering local organisations, it has played a critical and expanding role in combating animal suffering around the world.It is working hard to introduce national bans on animal testing of cosmetics in countries around the world. It also effectively and humanely combats the dog meat trade and pet overpopulation in underdeveloped countries. Eighty-five per cent of its funds are spent on animal protection programmes, from ending the cruel dog meat trade to combating horrific forms of wildlife abuse.
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 and Healthy New Year…

We are passing the year 2023.

As we enter the year 2024, we commemorate with respect, love and longing my dear husband and our father Salih Tatlıcı, whom we have always kept and will always keep alive in our hearts since 22 February 2009, when he left us in great pain.

Approaching all cultures and beliefs with respect, without marginalising any human being, and standing at an equal distance to all religions and beliefs, our Foundation has always supported those who need help, such as the disabled, the environment, education, culture, stray animals, war victims, earthquake victims, and providing water to Africa, both in Turkey and abroad.

On 6 February, a large number of our citizens lost their lives, were injured, lost their homes and belongings in the earthquake that occurred in Kahramanmaraş and was also experienced in our neighbouring provinces. In this earthquake, our foundation supported all Non-Governmental Organisations, especially AFAD, which worked to meet the needs of our citizens, primarily shelter.

As “Salih Tatlıcı Foundation”, we sincerely wish that the year 2024 will be a beautiful year in which love, peace, health and tranquility prevail for all people and living things, and that the evils that negatively affect humanity and all living things in our country and all over the world will end.

Happy New Year!

 

Nurten & Uğur Tatlıcı

Christmas Gift from our Foundation to our Brazilian Friends

As Salih Tatlıcı Foundation, we have donated to “Institute DARA“, headquartered in Brazil, which works to promote health and human development by implementing and developing an integrated approach to combating poverty, has received awards for its work, has directly affected the lives of more than 85,000 socially vulnerable people in Brazil and indirectly more than 1,000,000 people on four continents, is considered the best NGO in Latin America and the 20th NGO in the world.

We Supported the Realisation of a Christmas Dream

Regarding the donation, Uğur Tatlıcı, Executive Board Member of our Foundation, said: “For many people, Christmas means an abundant table full of traditional New Year’s dishes. But this is not the case for everyone. Many mothers in situations of social vulnerability that Dara Institute helps, struggle to put food on the table and give their families a joyful and dignified Christmas. With a donation, it is possible to make it possible for families to have dinner with more food, more fraternity and more happiness. As a foundation, we have donated to the DARA Institute, which strives to promote health and human development through the implementation and dissemination of an integrated multidisciplinary approach to poverty alleviation. We wish everyone good health and happiness in 2024 with the hope of living in a healthy and sustainable world where everyone has the same opportunities and rights, enabling people to be leading players in their own development.”

Instituto DARA

The Dara Institute is a non-governmental organisation working to promote health and human development by implementing and developing an integrated approach to combating poverty.

Dara is a name built over three decades and is associated with the complete transformation of thousands of families. The original meaning of the word is “star” in the Asian Sanskrit Khmer language, strengthened by centuries of memories and hardship. A pioneer in cross-sectoral work on the social determinants of health around the world, the organisation was founded in 1991 by Dr Vera Cordeiro, as well as a group of professionals from Hospital da Lagoa in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Due to the multidimensional nature of poverty, Dara believes that the social transformation of vulnerable families is only possible if different areas of human development are addressed simultaneously and in an integrated manner. For this reason, Dara has developed the Plano de Ação Familiar (PAF – Family Action Plan) social methodology, designed according to the needs of each family.

To fulfil its mission, the Institute directly assists vulnerable families, promotes knowledge on human development, works to influence public policies and mobilise civil society.

For ten consecutive years (until 2022), Dara has been recognised as the best NGO in Latin America and the 20th in the world. Throughout its history, the institute has received awards and recognition for its work and has directly impacted the lives of more than 85,000 socially vulnerable people in Brazil and indirectly more than 1,000,000 people on four continents.

Throughout its history, Dara’s impact has been made possible by the work of more than 1600 volunteers, over 100 employees and a network of partnerships. The Dara Institute is headquartered in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro (RJ), with offices in Brasília (DF), São Paulo (SP) and New York (USA).

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 Christmas Of All Christendom

Every year is a source of hope and joy for all of us, a symbol of rebirth and love. Despite all the negativities in our world today, the preference of humanity has always been in favour of love, peace and tranquility.

We wish that the Christmas, which is one of the important days that reminds people of love and tolerance and is celebrated with enthusiasm in the whole Christendom, will be instrumental in bringing closer the days full of love, away from violence and conflict, which we always need and long for.

On this occasion, as Salih Tatlıcı Foundation, which approaches all cultures and beliefs with respect, does not marginalise any human being and stands at an equal distance to all religions and beliefs, we congratulate the Christmas of all Christians in our country and in our world with our sincerest feelings, hoping for a world where humanity lives together in peace; we wish them peace, happiness and well-being.

 

Nurten & Uğur Tatlıcı

 

Christmas

Christmas is the Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus on 25 December each year. It is also known as the Nativity, the Holy Nativity or the Christmastide.

Christmas is celebrated on 25 December each year by the majority of Christians around the world. In some countries, celebrations begin on Christmas Eve, 24 December, and continue until the end of 25 December.

“Christmas” and other similar words used today in some Western countries, especially in the English-speaking world, are a combination of the Greek word Christos (Christ) and the Latin word messa (Eucharist). The origin of the word messa is again the Latin word “missa” (sending, posting).

On Christmas Day, gifts left under the Christmas tree are received and given. For small children, gifts and sweets are placed in giant stockings. The children are told that Father Christmas has brought these gifts.

In Christianity, the Christmas tree symbolises the birth and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The branches and thorny leaves of the tree are seen as a symbol of immortality and are said to symbolise the crown of thorns that Jesus wore on the cross. It is also believed that each ornament used to decorate the Christmas tree has a special significance. From a spiritual point of view, our personal qualities are also considered to be ornaments, such as peace, love, kindness, gentleness, joy, goodness, loyalty, kindness, etc.

Decorating the tree brings joy to the whole family. Every year, all members come together to decorate the tree with various ornaments and wish for a healthy and joyful life.

Hand in Hand for a Greener World

Our Foundation has donated to “The GoodPlanet Foundation” based in Paris, which works for a healthier world by raising awareness on ecology and solidarity issues and taking concrete actions in the field, companies and communities for a more sustainable world. A letter of thanks was presented to our Foundation regarding the donation.

Let’s Cooperate to Make Planet Earth a Much Healthier, Greener and Happier Place to Live and to Create a Positive Change.

Regarding the donation, Uğur Tatlıcı, Executive Board Member of our Foundation, said: “As all humanity, let’s urgently stop damaging and polluting nature. A healthier environment is an urgent need. Let’s shape a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable future for everyone. As Salih Tatlıcı Foundation, we will always continue to do our part to protect nature and the environment.”

The GoodPlanet Foundation

Recognised as a public service, the GoodPlanet Foundation was founded in 2005 by Yann Arthus-Bertrand as an extension of his artistic work and commitment. Its main mission is to raise awareness of ecology and solidarity issues and to take concrete actions on the ground, in companies and communities for a more sustainable world. In 2017, its first office dedicated to ecology and solidarity was opened in Paris on 3.5 hectares of nature in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne. Every year, it welcomes around 60,000 people free of charge and offers them a positive and benevolent ecology experience through a committed artistic and cultural programme.

The GoodPlanet Foundation’s mission is to raise awareness of current environmental and social issues among all stakeholders. It implements projects on the ground to act on behalf of the planet and its inhabitants, giving everyone the opportunity to commit themselves and become an actor of change. Around the world, these development projects contribute to improving the environment, the quality of life of the populations concerned and combating climate change. The Foundation also enables philanthropists to support projects with strong environmental and social impact, whether field projects or educational projects on the environment and solidarity.
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 Hanukkah of the Jewish World

The story of Hanukkah teaches us that even a little bit of light, wherever it is found, can dispel the darkness and illuminate the way forward.

One of the most valuable legacies left by deep-rooted history and civilisation is the understanding of tolerance that rejects all forms of discrimination on the basis of language, belief and race. Today, when intolerance towards different beliefs and identities is increasing in various parts of the world, it is the duty of humanity to stand against all kinds of discrimination and protect these values.

On this occasion, as the Salih Tatlıcı Foundation, which approaches all cultures and beliefs with respect, does not marginalise any human being, and stands at an equal distance to all religions and beliefs, we sincerely congratulate the Hanukkah of all Jews in our country and in the world with our sincerest feelings, wishing them peace, happiness and well-being, hoping for a world where humanity lives together in peace.


Nurten & Uğur Tatlıcı


Hanukkah

Hanukkah, or the Feast of Lights, is a Jewish feast celebrated for 2200 years in honour of the Jewish recapture of Jerusalem from the Seleucid Empire around 200 BC. According to the Hebrew calendar, it lasts for eight days and eight nights, beginning on the 25th day of Kislev. According to the Gregorian calendar, it occurs at the end of November at the earliest and mid-December at the latest. The festival begins with the lighting of the candles of a nine-branched candelabrum called a menorah (or hanukkiah).