A swimming pool program was organized for summer school students through the cooperation of the Hayata Dokun Orphan Association and Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality.Children continuing their education at the Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Hz. Amine Orphan Coordination Center enjoyed a pleasant break during the hot summer days. Students who came together at the swimming pool event organized at İstikrar Sports Club under the leadership of the Hayata Dokun Orphan Association both cooled off and had a great time. The students showed great interest in the event, which was organized to promote social solidarity and increase children's motivation.AN UNFORGETTABLE DAYSuch activities, which support the physical and psychosocial development of children, increase the effectiveness of summer school programs. The children, who happily spent time with their friends in the pool, experienced an unforgettable day. These joint efforts carried out by local governments and civil society organizations make it easier for orphaned children to participate actively in social life.The event, which continued throughout the day, came to an end after pool games and refreshments served to the children.

The evaluation meeting for the 2026 Summer Schools, organized by the Bülbülzade Foundation and attended by a large number of students, was held at the Foundation headquarters.The Bülbülzade Foundation Summer Schools, organized to help children in central Gaziantep and surrounding regions make more productive use of their summer holidays, continue with comprehensive educational programs. During the third evaluation meeting, held at the Foundation headquarters a few days ago with the participation of educators, the overall status of the educational processes was discussed in detail. At the meeting, both the increase in the number of students and the devoted efforts of the volunteer instructors were highly appreciated, while the details of the upcoming closing program were also reviewed.POSITIVE FEEDBACK IS BEING RECEIVEDEducational activities carried out at various centers operating under the Foundation are attracting great interest from children. Thirty-seven students are attending the summer school at the Bilim-Der center, where handicraft and game activities add color to the program, and highly positive feedback is being received from parent meetings. At Semt-i İbrahimli Association, fifteen students receive training in various fields such as arts, excursions, English, and swimming, while fifty-six students are receiving education at Hayata Dokun Yetim Association. As part of the activities of the Anatolian Cultural Center, summer school programs are also being carried out in the Syrian cities of Aleppo, Jarabulus, Al-Bab, Afrin, and Azaz, including vocational training courses in various fields.MOSQUE GATHERING ON JULY 22Special importance is being given to children in the earthquake-affected region within the summer school programs. In the regional educational activities, which began one week after the Foundation center program with the participation of seventy students, lessons on exemplary personalities and basic religious knowledge are being taught. The need for educators in Nurdağı is being met through the support of volunteer students from the Imam Hatip High School and participants of the ESC program. In addition, books are being distributed to children in İslahiye in cooperation with the District Governor's Office, and book discussion activities are being organized. The summer schools of Katre Art and Science Center, İstikrar Sports Club, and Middle East Media Communication Center, which bring together art, sports, and media education under one roof, offer students rich educational content.PREPARATIONS FOR THE CLOSING PROGRAM HAVE BEGUNAs the term approaches its end, preparations have accelerated for a large-scale graduation program to be held at the Gaziantep University (GAÜN) AKM Center. Before this grand closing program, where the work carried out by the units throughout the summer will be presented alongside an exhibition, a special Mosque Gathering event will be held on July 22 with the participation of families.

As part of the summer school organized by the Semt-i İbrahimli Association, children had the opportunity to learn about Gaziantep's epic history on site.The Semt-i İbrahimli Association continues its summer school program, launched to help children develop cultural and historical awareness at an early age, without slowing down. As part of the latest event organized within this program, the children visited the Panorama 25 December Gaziantep Defense Heroism Panorama and Museum, where the city's struggle for liberation is presented in all its grandeur. The young students not only spent time immersed in history but also enjoyed an educational experience that will remain etched in their visual memory.THEY FORMED A STRONG CONNECTION WITH THE PASTThroughout the event, the children toured the museum accompanied by expert guides, examining with great curiosity the reliefs, sculptures, and paintings depicting the unparalleled resistance displayed during the Defense of Antep. The young visitors, who closely witnessed the hardships endured by the heroic people on the road to the city being awarded the title of "Gazi," had the opportunity to envision the extraordinary sacrifices made by their ancestors. In their statement, association officials emphasized the importance of helping children establish a strong connection with their past. The association's administrators pointed out that learning history solely through books would be incomplete and stated that such on-site educational activities leave lasting impressions on children.

BİLİM-DER Summer Schools came together with parents to evaluate students’ development during the summer term and provide information about the educational process.THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS WAS EVALUATEDBİLİM-DER Summer School, which aims to enhance students’ academic and social skills, met with parents to assess the progress of the educational process. During the meeting, which was held with strong participation, comprehensive information was provided about the children’s development throughout the summer term and the overall implementation of the educational program. The event, organized to strengthen communication between educators and parents, marked an important step toward increasing the effectiveness of the summer school.DETAILED PRESENTATION FROM EDUCATORSExpert educators involved in the program provided families with detailed information about the students’ classroom performance and participation in social activities. Parents had the opportunity to hear directly from classroom teachers about the areas in which their children were developing their abilities. During the meeting, which proceeded through mutual exchange of views, discussions focused on how students could be guided according to their interests and on the new steps to be implemented throughout the remainder of the summer term.EMPHASIS ON SCHOOL AND FAMILY COOPERATIONIn the final part of the event, attention was drawn to the critical role of cooperation between the school and families in children’s success. Parents, who were clearly informed about the process, had the opportunity to closely observe their children’s developmental progress and follow the stages of their education more consciously. The management of BİLİM-DER Summer Schools emphasized that they will continue working diligently to ensure that students complete the term with the greatest possible benefit.

The Bülbülzade Foundation delegation visited the Aleppo Anatolian Cultural Center to observe the ongoing summer school activities on site and met with educators and students.The Bülbülzade Foundation, which carries out significant projects in the fields of education and culture throughout Syria, continues its work without slowing down in line with its founding generation vision. Within this framework, foundation officials paid a comprehensive visit to the Aleppo Anatolian Cultural Center. During the visit, the delegation members were welcomed by the center director and the teachers actively serving at the institution.JOYFUL MOMENTS WITH STUDENTSAs part of the visit program, the delegation members toured each of the summer school classrooms established within the center. The officials had the opportunity to closely observe the educational processes carried out in the classrooms and directly participated in the children's activities. The foundation representatives, who showed close interest in the students and shared joyful moments with them, expressed their appreciation for the contribution of the summer school to the psychosocial development of children in the region.FOUNDING GENERATIONFollowing the completion of the classroom visits, the foundation administrators and the teachers at the center held a meeting. During the meeting, the effectiveness of the current educational curriculum and the latest needs in the field were thoroughly evaluated. Acting in line with the founding generation vision, the foundation delegation engaged in a comprehensive exchange of ideas with the educators regarding new educational models that could be implemented in the future.The program concluded with the planning of innovative steps to be taken to improve the quality of education in the region.

Officials from the Bülbülzade Foundation visited Azez Endowments Branch Director Halid Kinno and exchanged views on the rehabilitation and educational activities being carried out in the region.The Bülbülzade Foundation has long been implementing comprehensive projects aimed at the development of Syria and the integration of the local population into social life. With a vision of shaping the future through an educated and pioneering generation, the Foundation continues its engagements in the region without slowing down. In line with these objectives, Foundation representatives visited Azez Endowments Branch Director Halid Kinno in his office and held a productive meeting that strengthened institutional coordination.PERMANENT REHABILITATIONOne of the main agenda items of the visit was the cultural center operated by the Bülbülzade Foundation in Azez. Foundation officials provided Halid Kinno with detailed information about the activities carried out within the center and the educational programs designed for people of all age groups. During the meeting, the details of the steps being taken to erase the traces of war, accelerate social recovery, and ensure the permanent rehabilitation of Syria were shared.MUTUAL SOLIDARITYIt was emphasized that the harmonious cooperation between civil society organizations and local institutions makes a significant contribution to the reconstruction of the region. It was agreed to enhance mutual solidarity in developing new solutions tailored to the needs of the local population. The meeting, during which it was underlined that the steps to be taken in many fields from education to culture are critical for the future of the region, concluded with expressions of goodwill.