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...
Pearl of the Islands Foundation organized a reflection day to allow students, teachers and parents to share their experiences following the 2-week long 2014 ANZAC Study Tour. PIF director Taner Basar began with an introductory speech thanking the families...
During the month of Ramadan, PIF was very active in helping out the people of the community, especially those in need. This year, the Turkish community continued its annual food parcel campaign. With the help of Kimse Yok Mu?...
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...
Pearl of the Islands Foundation organised its annual ANZAC study tour that saw 8 students from Manurewa and Papatoetoe as well as 5 teaching staff attend the 2 week tour. The group began their journey in Istanbul by visiting...
The Pearl of the Islands Foundation was invited to participate in the SILO Park “World Together” Festival on the 1st of December with 3 marvelous food and cultural Turkish stalls. This followed the SILO “Weird” Festival that was held...
This year was the first time a student participated to represent New Zealand in the Turkish Olympiads which has been running for 10 years. We congratulate Hafsa Demirbas for winning bronze in the reading comprehension task.
PIF arranged a picnic to mark the beginning of Eid al-Adha (Kurban Bayrami) organized by the Entrepreneurs Platform that drew attention to over 50 people. Coordinated by Yusuf Ciftci, the picnic in Cornwall Park was attended by not only...
Students at the PWS continued their celebrations from the picnic at the Pearl Centre by making the symbolic lamb in respect to the Feast of the Sacrifice. The students enjoyed a great time with the toys and candy full...