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American Turkish Friendship Council Investing in Education & Welfare of

Turkish Children and Adolescent Girls

Great leader Atatürk’s biggest battle began after founding the Republic of Turkey.

He had a vision to advance the newly founded, extremely poor and uneducated Republic amongst the most civilized Nations.

Atatürk believed that to achieve his goal, the most important and most productive task was EDUCATION!

He specifically emphasized the education of women and said “We shall not catch up with the modern world if we only modernize half the population."

AS ATFC, WE ARE COMMITTED TO FOLLOW ATATÜRK’S VISION AND PRINCIPLES

2010 Achievements2010 Achievements

In 2010, we changed the lives of many underserved Turkish children and adolescent girls.

Some were able to attend school and some others were provided with warm coats and yearly school supplies.

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SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP In 2010:

MEET OUR NEW STUDENTSMEET OUR NEW STUDENTS

Emine is a 14 years old female student from Şanlıurfa, Turkey. She is in 9th grade.

Adalet is an 18 years old college student from Şırnak, Turkey. She is studying Childhood Education.

Esma is a 10 years old female student from Şırnak, Turkey. She is in 4th grade.

Zuleyha is a 10 years old female student from Mardin, Turkey. She is in 5th grade.

Vesile is a 14 years old female student from Cizre, Turkey. She is in 9th grade.

• The number of our scholarship recipients increased from 14 to 18

• 1 of our scholarship recipients graduated from college

Özlem is a 22 years old college student from Diyarbakır, Turkey. She is studying Turkish Literature.

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MEET OUR GRADUATEMEET OUR GRADUATE

Hatice Altundağ graduated from college in Spring 2010 with a Philosophy degree. Currently, she is preparing for the government exam to

become a certified teacher.

In 2010, we provided:

Children’s books

Toys

Gently used clothes

to Ömerli-Mardin Reading Room

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We provided school supplies to 500 students and coats to 100 students in 14 villages of Mardin.

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We would like to thank We would like to thank

The Turkish Student Organization at GA-Tech University for supporting us to raise funds at

their Welcome Party and Movie Nights

All individuals who attended and/or responded to our fundraising events.

And committed scholarship sponsors

from Turkey, US, Canada, and England.

Corporations and Organizations for providing services and financial

support.

ACI’90

VIP Group VIP Group

Bakkal International FoodsBakkal International Foods

With your support we can do more in 2011!

With a minimum of $56,920 we can provide:• 20 scholarships

• School supplies for 500 students

• 500 coats and boots

• Dental and hair care to 500 students

So far, we have raised $17,900

ATFC’S 2011 Fundraising GoalATFC’S 2011 Fundraising Goal

WE HAVE $39,020 TO GO!

$11 = Yearly school supplies for 1 student

$20 = Pair of boots for 1 student

$20 = Dental and hair care for 1 student

$23 = A coat for 1 student

$600 = Scholarship to an elementary school

student for one year

$750 = Scholarship to a high school student

$1,500 = Scholarship to a college student

HOW FAR YOUR $ GOHOW FAR YOUR $ GO

Tax Deductible donations can be made to the

American Turkish Friendship Council (ATFC) at 1266 West Paces Ferry #257, Atlanta GA 30327

Make your check out to ATFC and…

put CATOM in the memo line.

OR Via PayPal at www.theatfc.org

Tax Deductible DonationsTax Deductible Donations

We wish you all a happy, healthy and We wish you all a happy, healthy and joyous New Year with your loved ones! joyous New Year with your loved ones!

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