Terry Spencer Hesser, writer, director and producer of the highly rated documentary ‘Love is a Verb’, visited New Zealand to premier the documentary in Wellington in association with Pearl of the Islands Foundation. Along with the film crew, PIF...
The Pearl of the Islands Foundation held one of several Iftar Dinners in Palmerston North with close friends in a Turkish restaurant. Wellington based PIF Director Kerem Caliskan organized the event so we are able to reach to many...
In our age, when day by day humanity is being drawn closer together, and the ties between different peoples are becoming stronger, the adherents of the world’s religions are examining what they have in common and what draws them...
Human Rights Commission has published a press release praising Kiwi Interfaith leaders. As one of the principle platforms of PIF is Intercultural Dialogue, we are very supportive of this statement. The full passage is as follows: The Human Rights...
The Pearl of the Islands Foundation hosted an Iftar dinner during Ramadan for academics at the Pearl Centre in Newmarket. PIF officials, board members, academics and volunteers attended the program. The Turkish based foundation was introduced to guests who...
PIF representatives, board members and students who participated in the 2014 ANZAC study tour visited Governor-General of New Zealand Hon. Sir Jerry Mateparae at his office. The Governor-General had a chat with the students who went to Turkey to...
The visit to the Archbishop on 20 September was followed by a table discussion in the Wellington Catholic Center. Among the PIF attendees, Sister Catherine and Catholic Schools C.E.O. Patrick Linch were also present. The main area of discussion...
Turkish Ambassador Damla Yesim Say visited PIF’s foundation and indulged into a conversation with the local Turkish community. During her visit, the ambassador showed special interest to the newcomers from Turkey. She emphasized the diverse multiculturalism in New Zealand...
Pearl of the Islands Foundation held its 3rd Annual Parliament Iftar Dinner during the fasting month of Ramadan. Close to 100 people were invited including many religious leaders, academics, politicians and close friends of PIF. The program began with...
