The officials responsible for Anadolu Cultural Centers in Syria gathered in Aleppo to evaluate new steps that will revive brotherhood, art, and a shared memory in lands carrying the weariness of years.Operating under the Bülbülzade Foundation in Azaz, Afrin, Al-Bab, Jarabulus, and Aleppo, the Anadolu Cultural Centers (AKM) continue to heal the Syrian people through culture and art. At these centers, people of all ages receive training in many fields, from technology to language education, from painting to music. The Aleppo Anadolu Cultural Center hosted a warm gathering recently. The managers and field coordinators of the Anadolu Cultural Centers came together in the historic heart of the city. The gathering, which began with the sincerity of people sharing the same fate and the same hope, far from the formality of an official meeting, revealed a shared determination in the eyes of everyone in the room.ALEPPO’S ANCIENT SPIRIT RISES AGAIN THROUGH CULTURERather than desk-based reports, the discussions focused on the stories of people struggling to make a living in the streets and, in particular, the stories of children. The center officials addressed one by one the activities ranging from libraries to painting workshops, from Turkish language courses to traditional handicrafts. Reminding everyone that the value of a colored pencil placed in a child’s hand and the smile brought by a book a young person discovers in a library corner are priceless, the representatives expressed their desire to revive Aleppo’s ancient spirit through culture.At the end of the meeting, it was emphasized that the doors of all five cultural centers in Syria will remain wide open to Syrians of all ages who wish to replace pain with hope.

The academy’s education staff and project team, who will train the media professionals of the future, came together to determine the roadmap for the new term.Setting out with the vision of guiding young people who want to make their own stories heard by the world, the “Young Career and Digital Media Skills Academy” continues its preparations with great care. The preparatory meeting, organized to clarify the operational process and training schedule of the academy, implemented by ANTEB (Anatolian Technical and Office Employees Association) with the support of the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Interior, was held with the participation of the project team and educators. During the meeting, the importance of going beyond providing young people with only technical competencies and instilling in them a professional spirit and vision was emphasized.AN INSPIRING JOURNEYThe common feeling of the team gathered around the meeting table was a deep belief in the potential within young people and the sincere excitement that comes with having the opportunity to guide them. While the educators already felt the pride of passing on their professional experiences to the new generation, they also discussed in detail how they could support young people in finding their own voices in the digital world. During the discussions, in which the academic schedule was meticulously planned, the aim was for each lesson to leave a lasting mark on the young people’s career journeys. This strong synergy that emerged during the meeting revealed that the academy would be an inspiring transformation journey for its participants rather than an ordinary program.Everyone who wants to make their own voice heard in the media can register for the academy by clicking the link below:Academy Registration Form

Katre Art and Science Center, which carries out its activities under the umbrella of Bülbülzade Foundation, determined the exciting schedule of the new education season that will begin in autumn with the upper board meeting it held.As we take our first steps into September, the city is being swept up in a sweet rush. Alongside that familiar hustle and bustle that begins with the opening of schools, another new beginning that will nurture our passion for art is being added. Believing that every person has a talent waiting to be discovered within, Katre Art and Science Center is making strong preparations for the new term in the inspiring atmosphere of autumn. Before this valuable beginning, the center's upper board came together and discussed in depth the general functioning and future goals. At the meeting organized with the aim of further advancing the cultural and artistic activities of the Bülbülzade Foundation, the hopeful route of the new season was drawn.THE OPERATION OF THE COURSES WAS DETERMINEDNow is a wonderful opportunity to play that melody that has remained an unfulfilled wish within you for years, or to transform your child's relationship with technology into a productive foundation. In line with the decisions taken at the upper board meeting, the operation of the courses to be held on weekends was meticulously planned. In the new season, the sounds of violin, guitar, piano, saz and bağlama will once again rise from the corridors of the center. While emotions reflected onto the canvas will take shape in painting workshops, children curious about the language of the future will build entirely new worlds through robotics coding classes. All these educational programs aim to touch the souls of people from every group, without an age limit.ONE PROJECT MORE VALUABLE THAN THE OTHERThe new schedule determined by the board is not limited only to instrument training. Thought-provoking art film screenings, theater performances, enriching workshops, and choir gatherings appealing to both adults and children are also among the valuable projects planned and scheduled within an organized framework. While the infrastructure of each activity is being carefully prepared and will be brought to life in the coming days, a special gathering was also held with the center's teachers at the end of the meeting. An evaluation of the previous year was made, and an exchange of ideas was held on how to touch the lives of participants even more.To set aside your weekends for yourself, rest your soul and open a brand-new page in art, contact Katre Art and Science Center: 0551 088 77 41

The “Pusula” project, implemented by BİLİM-DER with the support of the Ministry of Interior, invites participants beyond screens into the healing world of books, conversations, and creation.Amidst the constant rush and rapidly flowing digital content, how much we need spaces where we can rest our souls and take a deep breath. It is the desire of all of us to move even a little away from this passive consumer role. To read, to grasp an idea in depth, or to think at length about a text... It was precisely with this hopeful vision in mind that BİLİM-DER (Association for Science, Youth, Education, Social, Health, Culture, Aid and Solidarity) took a brand-new step. Supported by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Interior, the “Pusula: Youth Who Read, Think, and Produce” project has set out to touch the hearts and minds of us all.AN OPPORTUNITY TO UNDERSTAND THE WORLDThis meaningful journey, which began as of August 1 and will continue until December 31, the last day of the year, promises participants a veritable cultural feast. As part of the project, participants are not subjected to an ordinary and boring training. On the contrary, they have the opportunity to question life and the world by coming together with valuable figures in five different talks. In five separate book analyses, they breathe in the scent of the pages and discover together with their friends the profound meanings hidden between the lines. In the magical world of words, they enrich their minds by drawing inspiration from each other’s ideas. During this process, participants do not remain mere listeners. Through five different workshops, they put their thoughts into practice and experience the indescribable joy of creating and bringing something new into existence.

The European Aid Foundation, through the Bülbülzade Foundation's Charity Shop, brought hope to the hearts of earthquake-affected children by distributing school bags and stationery supplies.With schools about to open, the excitement of returning to school has swept across the country for millions of students. Education is the most fundamental value that allows a child to understand the world and empowers them to stand on their own two feet. The dreams that blossom in classrooms build the bright future of tomorrow. However, this sweet anticipation is not experienced with the same opportunities in every home. Especially for children who have gone through difficult times and grown up in the shadow of disasters, the smell of a new notebook or the sparkle of a colorful pencil means much more than just a simple educational tool.VOLUNTEER YOUTH WERE ON THE GROUNDIn Gaziantep, a very valuable step was taken to share in this innocent excitement of the children. Stationery sets and school bags, carefully prepared with the support of European Aid Foundation donors, were gifted to earthquake-affected children at an event held at the Bülbülzade Foundation's Charity Shop. The distribution was organized by the staff of the Aid Store and young volunteers in Gaziantep as part of the European Solidarity Programme (ESC). International volunteers Oussama Hannouch, Leyla Yusifzada, and Hiba Bahhar personally shared in the joy in the children's eyes as they received their bags.

The Strong Tomorrows project, prepared to uncover the potential within our children and open up brand-new horizons for them, is beginning its journey filled with art and technology.A unique world waiting to be discovered is hidden in every child’s heart. Sometimes those little hands create wonders on the strings of an instrument, and sometimes the limitless imagination in their minds meets technology and turns into brand-new inventions. The Strong Tomorrows project, carried out by the Bülbülzade Association, is opening the doors to this exciting journey of discovery. This project has been prepared with great care entirely for our children and young people.THERE IS ALSO THE BAGLAMA, AND ROBOTIC CODING TOOPerhaps your child has a deep talent for music, and you will only discover it through the right education. Your child can become acquainted with the elegant notes flowing from piano keys, and may find themselves in the soul-soothing sounds of the violin or guitar. While embracing their roots with the bağlama and saz, the heart of our culture, they can reflect their inner worlds onto the canvas in painting workshops. In addition, robotic coding courses can broaden the horizons of young minds who want to step into technology, the greatest language of our age.CHILDREN WILL FIND THEMSELVESHow about turning weekends from an ordinary holiday into a celebration where our children discover themselves? The courses will be held every Saturday at the inspiring and welcoming atmosphere of the Bülbülzade Foundation Katre Art Center.We are waiting for you and your children to join the Strong Tomorrows family to make an unforgettable touch on their future through art and technology: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvBCpwXJTH5chRS7XnyPEY5oUCpKiUuOmiUYBsPbaUAmxBEw/viewform