A Little bit of History

Sema Foundation

Highlights

Highlight Events of The Years

2020
November 20

Friends of Mary

Friends of Mary
Crosier Village Ministries, in collaboration with the Sema Foundation, a Muslim community service organization in Chandler, Arizona, invite all to this very special dialogue event at Crosier Village. The dialogue features a conversation between Muslim and Catholic believers about the role of Mary in their spiritual lives: Who is Mary?..Read More
2019
November 20

2nd Annual Turkish Festival

2nd Annual Turkish Festival
This was the festival which it transformed into one of our flagship events.
2018
November 20

1st Turkish Festival

1st Turkish Festival
We held our first Turkish festival with more than 2500 people attending to the event.
2017
November 20

Peace Islands

Peace Islands
Sema Foundation initiated the first Peace Island Project.
2016
November 20

Rebranding

Rebranding
Sema rebranded itself and became the umbrella brand for FID –Anatolia and Sema Organizations Sema relocated to Chandler with its flagship events and projects Restructured the committees and its functionalities
2015
December 29

Sema Foundation 2015 Recap

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Sema Highlights 2005 – Sema Foundation (SF) was founded as an independent 501(c) by Turkish Arizonans. 2006 –Annually Eid al Fitr and Eid al Adha were celebrated as well as Holy Nights recognized by Islamic Calendar 2006 – First Iftar Dinners for local community and Qurban Picnics were organized annually..Read More
December 25

10 Year Recap!!

10 Year Recap!!
Some Numbers for 10th Year! *For detailed list of events, contact info@semafoundation.org 46                        Social Responsibility Projects 10                        Annual Dialogue & Interfaith Dinners 38           ..Read More
December 20

2015 Recap

2015 Recap
As a glance before it’s rebranded; FID has organized 67 major various events just the 2015 alone. 13 Lectures, 11 Community Events, 10 Social Events, 8 Dinners, 25 Host A dost Dinners and many gatherings have been organized successfully by our volunteers. Approximately, more than 4,000 people have been reached..Read More
December 15

Anatolia Cultural Centers 2 Year Recap

Anatolia Cultural Centers 2 Year Recap
2015 – Established the Phoenix & Tucson Branch to serve Turkish Community Locally 2015 – First Monthly Breakfasts started 2016 – Sponsored International Singing and Song Concert in Tucson 2017 – Merged to Sema Foundation alongside FID Some Numbers for 2 Year! 10+ Traditional Neighborhood Breakfast 2 Non-Stop Turkish Classes..Read More
November 20

Anatolian Cultures and Arts Day

Anatolian Cultures and Arts Day
Partnered with FFC (ASU Youth Club) to organize first Anatolian Cultures and Arts Day