The welcome dinner organized by the Secondary Education Unit of the Anadolu Student Union brought young people and educators together at the same table. The program, held under the roof of the Bülbülzade Foundation, laid out an exciting roadmap for the new term.The most fundamental force shaping the future of societies rises on the shoulders of a well-equipped and conscious youth. The period of youth cannot be considered merely a period of time in which academic success is targeted. It is also the most valuable period in which spiritual, cultural, and social development is completed. The greatest responsibility placed on educators is to touch the hearts of children and prepare them for the future in the best possible way. Acting with this great sense of responsibility, the Secondary Education Unit of the Anadolu Student Union opened its doors wide to young people at middle and high school levels. The welcome dinner organized for 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade and YKS preparation students once again revealed the hope and excitement in the eyes of the young people.TEACHERS SOCIALIZED WITH STUDENTSThe event, held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, between 12:00 and 14:00, took place in the warm atmosphere of the Bülbülzade Foundation Winter Garden. The speakers who participated in the program shared valuable information about contemporary and compassionate approaches that should be followed in children's education. During the gathering, where the details of the workshops and educational programs to be held throughout the year were shared in detail, the educators responsible for the programs also took a close interest in the students and socialized with them. Following the meal eaten in a friendly atmosphere, the participants became informed about the activities to be offered throughout the term.AN INTERACTIVE QUIZ COMPETITION WAS HELDIn the later hours of the program, surprise activities prepared for the young people added great color to the atmosphere. Students and teachers played Kahoot together, both reinforcing what they had learned and having a great deal of fun. During this interactive quiz competition held in a digital environment, the hall was filled with laughter and friendly competition. At the end of the enjoyable event, small gifts were presented to the students as a keepsake of the day, further increasing the smiles on the young people's faces.A VERY RICH CONTENTA very rich content awaits young people in the new term. Within the scope of the program, activities such as book analyses, values education, and various cultural and museum trips that will broaden the horizons of young people are being planned. In addition, reading clubs, meetings with authors, and sporting activities will continue throughout the year without slowing down. Nature walks and nature camps, which will enable young people to spend time in close contact with nature, are also among the most noteworthy parts of the program. Study groups to be established to support academic success will enable students to move toward their goals with more confident steps.YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE GREAT INTEREST IN MEDIAFollowing the welcome dinner and informational meetings, there was another very special stop on the program. The students of the Secondary Education Unit visited the media floor after the event, taking their first step into the practical field of the world of communication. Here, the young people were given detailed information about the Middle East Media and Communication Center. While the young people had the opportunity to become closely acquainted with the communication world of the future, they also left the institution with great motivation for the new term.

The traditional welcome breakfast organized by the Anadolu Student Union and Anadolu Student Community at Gaziantep University brought young people together around friendship and solidarity.Undoubtedly, the most important building block that shapes the future of societies is young people. Their vision, energy, and the synergy they create when they come together stand before us as the greatest assurance of how bright tomorrow will be. University years are not merely about acquiring academic knowledge in classrooms; they are also a very critical stage of life in which character is shaped, lifelong friendships are formed, and social skills are developed. Acting with this awareness and aiming to contribute to the social development of young people, the Anadolu Student Union and Anadolu Student Community held a meaningful organization on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. This special event, organized with the slogan "One story, one table, a new beginning," was held at the Gaziantep University Youth Center.STRONG FRIENDSHIPS WILL BE BUILTThe young people who filled the event area came together around a warm breakfast table, both gaining morale for the new academic year and having the opportunity to meet people from different cultures. The officials who spoke at the organization emphasized that they wanted young people to leave university having built strong friendships behind them. The speakers stated that their greatest goal was for young people to share their different talents and skills with groups made up of their peers.MANY ACTIVITIES PLANNED THROUGHOUT THE TERMDuring the breakfast program, various valuable activities to be held throughout the term were also introduced. The officials stated that they would organize weekly reading groups, monthly workshops, and home visits. Students will find opportunities to conduct in-depth research on subjects such as generating ideas and building people. In addition, following trips to cities such as Cappadocia and Kayseri in previous years, it was announced that a trip to Mardin is planned for October 24 this year to explore the city's historical texture. It was also stated that international volunteering opportunities would be offered within the scope of the European Solidarity Corps and Erasmus+ projects in order to broaden young people's horizons. It was shared that foreign volunteers coming from countries such as Portugal and Italy would teach English to young people and establish conversation clubs.YOUNG PEOPLE GAIN COMPREHENSIVE SKILLSThe development of young people is not limited to their intellectual growth. In addition to sports activities such as volleyball, football, taekwondo, fitness, and swimming, practical skills are also supported through first-aid workshops. The iftar tables set up during the month of Ramadan and the Brotherhood Table events, where young people come together with orphaned children abroad, reinforce the awareness of solidarity and helping others. Located on campus, Pusula Book & Café serves as a warm home where young people can study whenever they wish and chat over tea. All these efforts enable young people who place justice and freedom at the center to stand shoulder to shoulder and add value to their surroundings.The light in the eyes of the young people heralds to everyone that a brand-new and hopeful period has begun.

BİK Gaziantep Provincial Director Arda Aşkın and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Süleyman Şahan evaluated media projects and future collaborations at the Bülbülzade Foundation.Press Advertising Agency (BİK) Gaziantep Provincial Director Arda Aşkın and Gaziantep University Faculty of Communication faculty member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Süleyman Şahan paid an institutional visit to the Bülbülzade Foundation. During the meeting that brought the parties together, a comprehensive exchange of views was held on the importance of inter-institutional solidarity and current media activities in the region.FUTURE JOINT WORKS WERE DISCUSSEDThe focus of the visit was the work carried out by the foundation under the Middle East Media Communication Center (OMİM). During the meeting, the projects implemented specifically within OMİM were discussed in detail, and new steps that could contribute to the media sector were addressed. Within the scope of the meeting, future opportunities for joint work that could emerge through combining the knowledge and experience of the institutions were also put on the table.The visit concluded with wishes to increase inter-institutional communication and sectoral cooperation.

Kurtuluş Forest, established by Bülbülzade Foundation, combines agricultural production with international solidarity.The almond orchard project, launched by transforming an area in Gaziantep that had lost its forest status, now brings together young people from all over the world. This valuable land, allocated to our foundation by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in 2008, has been transformed into a rich ecosystem as a result of meticulous efforts. Offering both local residents and international volunteers the opportunity to be immersed in nature, the project provides a significant source of funding for our foundation's charitable activities through its harvest revenues.THE CULTURE OF COLLECTIVE WORK IS KEPT ALIVEEnriched with 7,000 almond saplings and more than 25,000 various trees, Kurtuluş Forest has revitalized the region's flora in a short time. Young people who come to our city from Azerbaijan, Italy, Morocco, Jordan, Palestine, and Syria under the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) actively take part in many stages, from the maintenance of the orchard to the harvesting process. In this unique experience, where the culture of collective work is kept alive, young people learn about agricultural production, while the income generated from the products is delivered directly to those in need.A CAMPSITE FOR YOUNG PEOPLEBülbülzade Foundation President Turgay Aldemir emphasizes that the area has been transformed from rocky land into almost a bird sanctuary. In the forest, which provides shelter for various animal species, training sessions in gardening, cooking, farming, and beekeeping are also organized, contributing to the personal and professional development of local residents. Among our foundation's future plans are establishing a campsite for young people by making use of earthquake relief containers, setting up a renewable energy farm, and supporting agricultural development through new greenhouses. Designed as a prototype for agricultural development and independence in the field of food, this visionary project offers young people the opportunity to gain awareness by experiencing nature firsthand.THE SPIRIT OF MUTUAL ASSISTANCE IS STRENGTHENEDOussama Hannouch, 24, who joined the charity initiative from Italy, states that supporting the local community and discovering nature is an experience he will never forget throughout his life. Jordanian doctor Yasmeen Al-Abdallat, on the other hand, draws attention to the healing power of the bond they have established with nature, saying that this environment of solidarity deeply strengthens the spirit of mutual assistance.You can watch the video report prepared by Fevzi Kemal Karagöz of Anadolu Agency on the subject below:

Operating under the Bülbülzade Foundation, Katre Art and Science Center brought the film “Beynelmilel” together with the audience as part of its art film series.The event, held at Zade Life Hotel Zeugma Hall, attracted great interest from young people. Participants had the opportunity to watch Beynelmilel, one of the notable works of Turkish cinema, together. Going beyond the film screening, the program included a comprehensive film analysis with the participants before and after the screening. Thanks to these in-depth discussions, young people had the opportunity to look at the art of cinema from a different perspective and discuss the sociological subtexts of the work.ADDING GREAT DYNAMISM TO THE CITY’S CULTURAL LIFEContinuing its work in the fields of culture and art without slowing down, Katre Art and Science Center carries out important activities under the umbrella of the Bülbülzade Foundation. The center, which particularly aims to contribute to the intellectual and visionary development of young people, regularly organizes courses in the fields of art and science. This education-oriented approach adds great dynamism to the cultural life of the region.Those who wish to join the inspiring event series of Katre Art and Science Center or participate in the courses organized by the center can visit the link below for detailed information and registration procedures: https://bulbulzade.org.tr/medya/haberler/katrede-yeni-donem-basliyor

The new corporate brochure, which tells the story of Bülbülzade Foundation's quarter-century journey from 1994 to the present and its vision for the future, has been made digitally accessible in Turkish and English.Operating across a wide range of fields, from education to social assistance, Bülbülzade Foundation has brought together its institutional memory in a comprehensive study. The new corporate identity booklet, designed to communicate the foundation's activities, carried out under the fundamental principle of "Reforming the Generation, Developing the Earth," more effectively to national and international audiences, has been completed. Uploaded in PDF format to the foundation's official website, this guide reflects the institution's professional approach and future-oriented goals in Turkish and English.A RICH CONTENT STRUCTUREGoing beyond an ordinary activity report and serving as a reference document, the booklet features a remarkably rich content structure. While detailing the values rooted in the foundation's origins, the booklet presents migration, intellectual capital development, efforts to strengthen the social fabric, and humanitarian aid activities to readers in an integrated structure. In particular, critical recovery efforts carried out following the devastating earthquake in the region also occupy an important place.REFLECTING DOCUMENTARY AESTHETICSAll processes, from the foundation's vision in media and arts to its educational projects, have been documented through a design that reflects documentary aesthetics. The corporate brochure has been designed with an approach that reinforces the institution's principles of transparency and sustainability. This special publication, made available to global stakeholders, will further strengthen Bülbülzade Foundation's corporate communications network internationally. The Arabic edition of the booklet will also be made available in the near future.You can access Bülbülzade Foundation's Corporate Brochure through the links below:Turkish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XWqfUtIA8PGvzcn54e30h97Mk29dNOU3/viewEnglish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SQLgv-8BZUy77haBffiRQzO-laGdyZHm/view