Fethullah Gülen (1941-2024)
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mr. Fethullah Gülen, a revered figure of faith, wisdom, and leadership for the Hizmet community and countless others around the world. Mr. Gülen passed away on October 20, 2024, near...
13th Friendship & Dialogue Iftar Dinner
Pearl of the Islands Foundation Inc. (PIF) co-hosted the 13th Friendship & Dialogue Iftar Dinner with Hon Michael Wood. Over 100 distinguished guests from various ethnicities and backgrounds attended. The dinner event was held on the 28th of April...
May 2021 Newsletter (Issue 22)
Welcome to the Pearl of the Islands Foundations’s May 2021 (Issue 22) Newsletter! Click on the link below and see what we have recently accomplished.
Saturday School
We have started a Saturday School Programme to teach basic Arabic, reading in Arabic and core values to primary school children. Teacher Alaa Abusafia is a native Arabic speaker with previous teaching experience. Children are having class and playtime...
We farewell Yasir
He will be moving to public service after working with us for several years. Yasir has been a delight to have around. His dedication and work ethic has been an inspiration to us all. We believe Yasir will attain the success...
September 2020 Newsletter (Issue 21)
Welcome to the Pearl of the Islands Foundation’s September 2020 (Issue 21) Newsletter! Click on the link below and see what we’ve recently accomplished.
PANEL: Privilege of Diversity: Working towards Inclusion
How can we create a diverse and inclusive workforce? What are the barriers? What are the opportunities?
Collection Drive delivered to ASST
We are absolutely thrilled to have delivered 2 carloads of items to Asylum Seekers Support Trust as part of our 'Helping Hands' collection drive.
Enes Kanter Freedom’s address and discussions with New Zealand Parliament
Enes Freedom’s first visit to New Zealand commenced with an inspiring event at the New Zealand Parliament, where he recounted his extraordinary journey as both an NBA player and a committed human rights advocate. We extend our sincere...
Kai and Kofte: A Unique Cultural Exchange between Māori and Turkish Communities
In a heartwarming initiative aimed at fostering cultural exchange and strengthening relationships between the Māori and Turkish communities, Pearl of the Islands Foundation recently facilitated a three-day gathering in Turangi, where 15 Turkish families, consisting of 51 individuals, were...
Pearl of the Islands Foundation endorses the UN resolution for an “immediate, durable and sustained humanitarian truce”
For over 17 years, the Pearl of the Islands Foundation Inc (PIF) has tirelessly worked in Aotearoa New Zealand, dedicating itself to nurturing mutual respect, understanding, and acceptance among the diverse communities through meaningful engagement. We wholeheartedly denounce all...
14th Annual Friendship & Dialogue Iftar Dinner
Pearl of the Islands Foundation (PIF) recently held its 14th Annual Friendship and Dialogue Iftar Dinner, a remarkable success. This event brought together a diverse range of guests, including ministers, MPs, human rights commissioners, consuls, community leaders, members of...
The Welcome Mat
A Welcome Mat has been put out for a group of Turkish Refugee families who visited Motueka for four days. They arrived on Thursday 19th January and left 23rd of January. Pearl of Islands Foundation (PIF) and St Andrews...
4th annual Children of Abraham Panel Discussion
As PIF we were lucky enough to co-host the 4th Annual “children of Abraham” panel discussion on Monday 7th November at the Holy Trinity Cathedral. We thank our 2022 Panellists: – Jules Gaddie, Jewish Mentor – Dr Salih Yucel,...
Panel Discussion Children of Abraham
Pearl of the Islands Foundation (PIF) warmly invites you to the 4th Annual Panel Discussion organised by “Children of Abraham” on Monday 7 November 2022. Children of Abraham, set up in 2019, is the initiative of the Pearl of...
Financial Wellbeing & Confidence Building Programme
You are invited to the next 5-session workshop – Financial Wellbeing & Confidence Building programme, a part of Women in Leadership Training series run by Pearl of the Islands Foundation. Join this series of 5 workshops to help you...
Next Women in Leadership Training Graduation
We did have our next Graduation Ceremony for our Women in Leadership Training (WILT) group on 18th of July. It was an amazing experience that was filled with feelings of joy and nerviousness for graduates. It was an opportunuty...