Our History
Sema Foundation was founded by dedicated Arizonians back in 2004 to build bridges among local communities and to foster mutual understanding among individuals from different walks of life.
Over the last decade, our non-profit organization provided instrumental work focusing on four areas: charity, education, outreach and culture. It is our promise as Sema Foundation to strive to provide innovative and effective programs that will have significant and lasting impact in our richly diverse society.
Highlight Events of The Years
2015
Sema Foundation 2015 Recap
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 More2015
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 More2015
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 More2015
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 More2015
Anatolian Cultures and Arts Day
Partnered with FFC (ASU Youth Club) to organize first Anatolian Cultures and Arts Daythe center
Why The Name Sema?
Here is a brief story of how and why we picked the name Sema