ESC volunteers who came together under the roof of Bülbülzade Foundation contributed to the greenery of Kurtuluş Forest and took part in fertilization work.As Bülbülzade Foundation, we continue our efforts in line with our vision of a sustainable future and a greener world. Within this scope, we visited our deep-rooted Kurtuluş Forest together with our volunteer team serving at our foundation under the European Solidarity Corps (ESC). Not content with just a visit, the young participants carried out a comprehensive fertilization activity to support the healthy growth of our trees as a responsibility toward nature. We all experienced the joy of touching the soil and preparing the forest for the future.THE TASTE OF SPRING, THE POWER OF SOLIDARITYESC representatives who are part of the Bülbülzade Foundation family—Victoria Kotelevets from Ukraine, Sheyma Achir from France, Ali Ghuliyev from Azerbaijan, and Elisa Dijkhuis from the Netherlands—contributed not only to the soil but also strengthened bonds of brotherhood during the fertilization work in Kurtuluş Forest. On this special day where different cultures met on the common ground of protecting nature, our team shared their feelings and emphasized the peace that comes from connecting with nature.AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCEOne of our volunteers, Victoria Kotelevets, stated that contributing to the growth of a tree is an indescribable feeling, while Ali Ghuliyev expressed that welcoming the arrival of spring in the unique atmosphere of Kurtuluş Forest was an unforgettable experience for him. Sheyma Achir and Elisa Dijkhuis noted that being away from the noise of the city and coming together for such a meaningful purpose increased their motivation, and they shared their happiness in protecting the green heritage of our foundation.As Bülbülzade Foundation, we will continue to be a breath for the soil, nature, and the future together with our volunteers.

As Bülbülzade Foundation, we came together at our traditional Eid gathering program, where we shared the spiritual atmosphere and blessings of the month of Ramadan with our volunteers and friends from all around the world.At this special meeting held at our headquarters in Gaziantep, we went beyond a local celebration and created a true mosaic of the world. In line with the inclusive vision of our foundation, we hosted not only representatives from our cultural centers in Syria but also young volunteers from France, the Netherlands, and Ukraine. At our ceremony, crowned with international participation, we once again demonstrated the vastness of our spiritual boundaries by meeting at the same table with guests from different geographies. Together with our participants who filled the hall to capacity, we felt the unifying power of Eid in its warmest form.RAMADAN HAS REBALANCED OUR THINKINGIn the keynote speech of our program, our Foundation President Turgay Aldemir drew attention to the restorative effect of Ramadan on our souls and minds. In his speech, Aldemir stated:"Ramadan has given us a time of imsak and iftar; this process has taught us where to stand and where to move forward in life. By reorganizing our souls with the Arabic of the Qur’an and our minds and thoughts with its meaning, we have made a ‘balance adjustment’ to our thinking. If we neglect this balance in the difficult paths of life, like a car with failed brakes, we risk both ourselves and society. Therefore, we must carry the direction we gained during Ramadan throughout the year with our study circles and conversations," emphasizing that we should spread this discipline throughout our entire lives.COMMON MESSAGE: UNITY AND BLESSINGThroughout the program, together with our volunteers and stakeholders who took the floor, we shared the joy of the solidarity campaign we carried out during Ramadan. As we left behind a full and vibrant Ramadan, we evaluated the success of our iftar and aid organizations, which reached 4,500 people within our foundation. While highlighting the social impact of our "Dress a Child Too" campaign and the work carried out in our cultural centers in Syria, we expressed our pride in the efforts of our colleagues who worked diligently throughout this process. Under the shadow of the suffering experienced in different parts of the world, while wishing peace for the entire Islamic world, we once again renewed our responsibility to stand on the right side of history and to carry our foundation tradition into the future.We concluded our program by presenting traditional Eid allowances to our children and offering prayers for the unity of the Ummah.

As we leave behind the blessed month of Ramadan, a season of mercy and abundance, we as the Bülbülzade Foundation family are experiencing the joy of reaching another holiday that strengthens our unity and togetherness.As our foundation bids farewell to the month of Ramadan—when the spirit of sharing and solidarity reaches its peak—we sincerely celebrate the blessed Eid al-Fitr of the entire Islamic world. We wish that these special days bring health, well-being, and happiness to our nation and all humanity. We welcome the joy of Eid, which strengthens the bonds of brotherhood and unites hearts, with the same excitement this year as always.WE INVITE YOU TO OUR EID GATHERINGIn order to breathe in the beautiful atmosphere brought by Eid together and to share the joy of the holiday face to face, we are organizing our traditional Eid gathering. We look forward to welcoming all our volunteers, friends, and fellow citizens to this meaningful meeting, which will be held at our foundation center on the second day of Eid. With the strength we derive from our unity, we continue to multiply the blessings of Eid together.

During this Ramadan, Bülbülzade Foundation became a center of solidarity by touching thousands of hearts through its extensive humanitarian aid efforts and iftar tables established at 21 different locations.We are leaving behind the blessed month of Ramadan, a month of mercy and abundance, by demonstrating unique examples of cooperation and solidarity under the umbrella of Bülbülzade Foundation. Throughout this holy month, with the dedicated efforts of our valued organizations such as Mozaik Women’s Association, Fidan-Der, Hayata Dokun Orphan Association, and Anadolu Student Union, as well as our Education and Teaching Unit, Children’s Activities, Secondary Education, and Aid Units, we established a total of 21 different iftar tables. Within this bridge of goodwill extending from our brothers and sisters in Aleppo, Azaz, and Afrin to earthquake-affected families in Nurdağı and İslahiye, we shared our bread with a total of 4,300 people, including the Bülbülzade Foundation Consultation Iftar.DONATIONS CONTINUENot limiting goodness to iftar tables alone, we reached 600 families and 3,000 individuals through our Aid Store, delivering a total of 31,000 pieces of clothing. While bringing abundance to households with 500 food and hygiene packages, we aimed to deliver the joy of Eid to every household in need. Eid is the most beautiful symbol of love that grows through sharing and our unshakable brotherhood. On this occasion, we would like to remind that Ramadan donations are still ongoing and extend our congratulations on the Eid al-Fitr to our nation, the Islamic world, and all humanity.

As the Semt-i İbrahimli Association, we joined hands with the Tradesmen Commission and strengthened our family ties while elevating the spirit of solidarity to its peak throughout the month of Ramadan.Our association, which is an address of cooperation and spiritual sharing in Gaziantep, bid farewell to the “Sultan of Eleven Months” this year as well with a warm family atmosphere and a rich program. Acting in full collaboration with the Bülbülzade Foundation Tradesmen Commission, we took an active role in every field, from iftar tables to Qur’an recitations, from educational activities to gatherings with orphans.WE ORGANIZED IFTARS IN THE SPIRIT OF COLLECTIVE EFFORTThroughout Ramadan, we organized five separate traditional family iftars. These gatherings, attended extensively by members of our study groups and their families, were prepared entirely through collective effort together with our volunteers. By personally taking part in every stage, from the kitchen to service, we shared the peace and happiness of being one big family. Our teams, reflecting the spirit of solidarity in the most sincere way, hosted orphan families at a special iftar program. With the strong support of the Tradesmen Commission, we built bridges of hearts at this blessed table and experienced the joy of being a family together.WE MET IN THE LIGHT OF THE QUR’ANAs every year, we set out with the motto “We meet in the Qur’an” and organized daily recitations (mukabele) throughout Ramadan. Alongside Qur’an recitations, we enriched the spiritual worlds of our participants through Qur’an readings, religious knowledge sessions, and sincere conversations within our study groups.With the end of Ramadan, we are experiencing the peace of successfully completing this fruitful period, and we continue our efforts with determination to strengthen our family bonds and social fabric.

Operating under the Bülbülzade Foundation, the Hayata Dokun Orphan Association came together with hundreds of orphan families during the iftar programs it organized to share the blessings of the month of Ramadan.Keeping the spirit of solidarity alive throughout Ramadan, the Hayata Dokun Orphan Association successfully completed all four of its planned iftar programs. The third and fourth iftars, the final links of the gatherings hosted by Zade Life Hotel, became the scene of unforgettable moments for orphaned children and their mothers. Participants, who shared the same table not through blood ties but through bonds of the heart, felt the joy of Ramadan and the sense of security that comes from being together.WE WILL ACHIEVE SUCCESS BY TRUSTING ONE ANOTHERSpeaking at the program, Hayata Dokun Orphan Association President Yunus Atilla Hamallar emphasized the importance of unity and togetherness. Stating that they came together with families solely for the sake of Allah, without any blood ties or expectations of personal gain, Hamallar said, “People who believe in each other, trust each other, and lean on one another will always achieve success under all circumstances.” Emphasizing the need to believe in the potential within children, who are the guarantee of the future, Hamallar also expressed his gratitude to his team working in the field and to the benefactors.EMPHASIS ON SELF-CONFIDENCE AND FAMILY FROM MOTHERSThe iftar gatherings were not only tables where meals were shared. Special activities organized by the association’s team for children added to the joy of the meetings. While the traditional shadow play of Hacivat and Karagöz entertained children during the third iftar program, a poem and prayer recited by one of the children during the fourth iftar created emotional moments for the participants. At the end of the evening, mothers who took the microphone expressed the sense of belonging the association had given them. One mother stated that the support of the association gave them great self-confidence, while another said, “I had never thought I had such a big family,” expressing her gratitude to the association team.