Anadolu Federation will hold a comprehensive workshop on June 6-7 at Bülbülzade Foundation with the participation of expert academics and educators to finalize civil education curricula designed for all age groups.As part of civil education efforts, preparations for new curricula that will raise awareness and instill values across all segments of society have reached the final stage. The educational content that federation members have been working on for a long time will be discussed in detail during a large-scale event hosted by Bülbülzade Foundation on June 6-7. The event, which will bring together expert teachers, academics, and educators, will examine the prepared programs from different perspectives and help make them stronger and more applicable.COLLECTIVE WISDOM IN THE CURRICULUMBeyond shaping educational programs through individual evaluations alone, a systematic review process is now being implemented. In the federation’s curriculum development approach, the workshop system carries a meaning far beyond that of a standard meeting organization. Thanks to this structured model, which includes collaborative production and institutional learning processes, working groups are not limited to the modules they have developed themselves. Teams that have the opportunity to review content prepared by other groups contribute to the formation of a common quality language by identifying shortcomings at an early stage through the “Cross-Reading” method.REVISION PROCESSES WILL BE MADE SYSTEMATICAmong the main focal points of the organization is bringing together different working groups around the same educational philosophy to create a common approach. While improving the content in terms of pedagogical structure and institutional alignment is prioritized, a common concept pool will also be established to prevent the inconsistent use of key concepts across different modules. Thanks to this system, which transforms criticism into practical and concrete revision proposals, the institution’s overall educational vision will be elevated to a higher level at the end of the event.

İstikrar Sports Club has launched the application process for its summer term courses, which will provide training in seven different branches. The club is waiting for participants who want to make sports a habit.İstikrar Sports Club has started the registration process for its summer sports training programs. Aiming to contribute to the physical development of children and young people in Gaziantep, the club seeks to help participants adopt sports as a way of life through its new season program, which will be conducted under the guidance of expert coaches. Applications continue for candidates of all ages who wish to spend their holiday period actively and productively through sports.GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL LESSONSHaving prepared a comprehensive training program, İstikrar Sports Club will operate in the branches of karate, taekwondo, basketball, swimming, kickboxing, aikido, and fitness. The training programs are planned to be open to all participants aged 6 and above. The goal is for children and young people to gain sports discipline at an early age. Accordingly, athletes between the ages of 6 and 17 will receive training in kickboxing, taekwondo, karate, swimming, and aikido. Adults who wish to maintain their physical fitness and lead a healthy lifestyle have not been forgotten in the program. Individual fitness lessons and professional coaching services are offered for participants aged 17 and above.Those who wish to take their first step into sports by joining the summer courses are required to complete their registration in person. Applications are being accepted face-to-face at İstikrar Sports Club.Address: Güneykent, 102265. Sk. No:11, 27470 Şahinbey/Gaziantep

The Summer Schools, traditionally organized every year under the umbrella of the Bülbülzade Foundation, will open their doors on June 29 with a rich educational curriculum and a wide range of social activities.The Bülbülzade Foundation has completed preparations for its Summer Schools, which are designed to help children and young people spend their summer holidays productively while having fun and gaining multidimensional benefits. Serving participants between the ages of 7 and 20 across a wide geographical area, primarily in Gaziantep, the program will continue uninterrupted for five weeks from June 29 to July 31, 2026. Activities will be carried out actively at the Foundation Center, Semt-i İbrahimli, Bilim-Der, Gaziantep and Syria Anatolian Culture Centers, as well as in earthquake-affected regions such as Nurdağı and İslahiye, bringing together thousands of young people.THEORETICAL COURSES AND SOCIAL WORKSHOPS TOGETHERPrepared to support both the intellectual and physical development of children, who are the guarantee of the future, this term’s curriculum stands out with its rich course content and enjoyable social activities. Throughout the five-week period, participants will receive comprehensive instruction in Qur’an Recitation, Hadiths Through Stories, STEAM, 5W1H in My Faith, Basic Religious Knowledge, Living with Values, Drama, and Digital Literacy.In addition to theoretical education, the schedule also includes special programs such as swimming, karate, taekwondo, botany, horseback riding, guitar, violin, robotics coding, clay workshops, and art workshops, where young people can develop their manual skills, artistic abilities, and athletic talents. Through picnics, nature camps, and cultural excursions organized throughout the term, it is aimed to help students gain environmental awareness while contributing to the development of humanitarian, social, and spiritual values.CALL FOR VOLUNTEERSWe invite all volunteer instructors who wish to touch the lives of children and share their knowledge and experience during this meaningful educational journey to join us as part of our Summer School team: Click Here to Volunteer

The Charity Bazaar and Spring Festival, traditionally organized every year by the Bülbülzade Foundation, will welcome visitors at Festivals Park between June 11-14, 2026.The Charity Bazaar and Spring Festival, which the Bülbülzade Foundation has been consistently organizing for more than twenty years and which represents an important culture of solidarity in the city, is opening its doors this year at Festivals Park. The event, which will begin on Thursday, June 11 and continue until Sunday evening, June 14, aims to appeal to all age groups with a wide range of activities. The Mosaic Women and Family Association, Hayata Dokun Orphan Association, Pusula Bookstore, Katre Art and Science Center, as well as the foundation’s children, secondary education, project, and media units, will take their places at the festival with their own stands.At these stands, both institutional promotions will be carried out and handmade products prepared with the contributions of volunteers will be offered for sale. One of the most important elements strengthening the social solidarity aspect of the festival will be the traditional culinary delicacies of Gaziantep, carefully prepared by the foundation’s volunteer women and the mothers of orphans under the Hayata Dokun Orphan Association. ESC international volunteers will also be present in the activity areas to contribute to intercultural interaction.CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES AND WORKSHOPSThe program on the first day of the festival, Thursday, June 11, will open at 4:00 PM in the stage area with “Children’s Songs” 4-6 Age Group Stage Performances. Immediately afterward, at 5:00 PM, a nature walk for children aged 4-12 will be held in the festival area. Workshop activities will gain momentum toward the evening. At 6:00 PM, a Salt Ceramic Workshop for children aged 7-11 will be organized inside the stand area. The closing event of the first day will be the 7-11 Age Group Art Workshop, starting at 7:00 PM inside the stand area.ACCESSIBLE MUSIC PERFORMANCESThe activities on Friday, June 12, will begin at 4:00 PM with a Mind and Intelligence Games Workshop to be set up in front of the stand area. At 5:00 PM, Family Competitions will be organized on the stage with the participation of children aged 4-12. At 6:00 PM, a “Fake Marbling Art” activity will be held within the Art Workshop inside the stand area. At 7:00 PM, the adventurous “Treasure Hunt Game” will bring children together inside the stand area. At 7:30 PM, an “Aikido Demonstration” will be presented in front of the stage with instructors and students. While a “Nature Walk” will be held throughout the festival area at 8:00 PM, a “Mini Concert and Performance” prepared by the students of GAP School for the Visually Impaired will meet the audience on the main stage. At 8:30 PM, a “Banner Preparation” activity will be conducted in front of the stage, and Friday’s program will conclude at 9:00 PM with the “Katre Instructors’ Music Performance” in the stage area.CULTURAL TOURNAMENTS AND CHILDREN’S CHOIR TAKE THE STAGE ON THE THIRD DAYThe program on Saturday, June 13, will start early at 11:00 AM with “Henna Application” inside the stand area. At 1:00 PM, a “Drama Workshop” in the stage area and a “Wallet-Making Art Workshop” inside the stand area will begin simultaneously. At 2:00 PM, a “Tile Art” themed Art Workshop in front of the stand area and a “Nature Walk” throughout the festival grounds will be organized. As an activity aimed at increasing family interaction, a “Father-Son Mangala Tournament” will be held at 4:30 PM in the stage area. At 5:00 PM, “Wood Painting” in front of the stand area and a “Giant Painting Activity” in front of the stage will take place simultaneously. At 6:00 PM, “Traditional Children’s Games,” which are gradually being forgotten, will be played in front of the stage. At 6:30 PM, a “Taekwondo Demonstration” will be held in front of the stage with instructors and students. At 7:00 PM, the “Katre Instructors’ Music Performance” will delight audiences. Saturday’s program will conclude at 8:00 PM with the “Children’s Choir” on stage.THE FINAL DAY WILL CLOSE WITH QUIZZES AND A CULTURAL TALKThe event schedule for the final day of the Spring Festival, Sunday, June 14, will begin at 11:00 AM with “Henna Application” inside the stand area. At 1:00 PM, an “Recycling Workshop” in front of the stand area will contribute to environmental awareness. The entertaining “Crazy Cups Game” will take place on stage at 2:00 PM. At 3:00 PM, the “Nature Walk” will be repeated throughout the festival grounds. The afternoon will be devoted to intellectual and religious knowledge competitions. At 4:00 PM, a “Siyer-i Nebi Quiz Competition” and at 4:30 PM a “History of Prophets Quiz Competition” will be held in the stage area. At 5:00 PM, a “Karate Demonstration” will be performed in front of the stage with instructors and students. At 6:00 PM, the “Katre Instructors’ Music Performance” and at 7:00 PM the “Children’s Choir” will once again meet visitors.The grand festival will conclude with an important session to be held at 8:00 PM in the stage area. This year’s traditional event will come to an end with a “Talk and Music Performance” featuring H. Rahmi Açıkkol, Mehmet Kırıcı, Asım Mıhçıoğlu, and İbrahim Alisinanoğlu.

Şafak Radio is undergoing a comprehensive content transformation ahead of the new broadcasting season set to begin in autumn, adding current, cultural, and thematic programs alongside its long-established productions.Busy days are being experienced at the studios of Şafak Radio, which touches the lives of its listeners and appeals to every segment of society. In addition to productions that have long been followed with appreciation, brand-new voices are also meeting listeners. Bringing the rhythm of daily life, local culture, and social dynamics to its microphone, Şafak Radio is in an intensive preparation process for the new broadcasting season. Aiming to expand its listener network and broadcasting range, the radio management is preserving the beloved backbone of its current broadcasting line while introducing listeners to completely new voices and dynamic formats.Among the station’s beloved classics, “Starting the Day with Şafak” and “Keyf-i Muhabbet,” presented by Adil Yeter, as well as “The Voice of the Dots,” prepared and presented by the educators and students of GAP School for the Visually Impaired, continue their broadcasting journey uninterrupted.A FRESH BREATHThe new programs that bring a fresh breath to the broadcast schedule have further enriched the station’s content. “2 Arada,” presented by Harun Karaburç and Adil Yeter and addressing situations from everyday life in a talk-show format, constitutes one of the station’s most cheerful time slots. “The Topics Run Deep,” in which Clinical Psychologist Yasir Sinan İşler holds a mirror to the human soul, and “The Colors of Life,” a project of the Hayata Dokun Orphans Association built upon sincerity, add a social dimension to the station.“Ayıntap Conversations,” bearing the signature of Hüseyin Rahmi Açıkkol and focusing on regional dynamics, along with “The Journey of Turkish Music,” in which Coşkun Ayyıldız refreshes musical memory, form the other strong pillars of the station’s new season. “Little Stars,” prepared and presented by the Children’s Unit of the Bülbülzade Foundation, brings children together behind the microphone.PREPARATIONS FOR THE NEW SEASONŞafak Radio’s surprises for its listeners are not limited to these. The management team has further diversified its preparations for the autumn launch. In the new season, the microphones will not be limited to existing content. Four new thematic productions featuring expert guests in the fields of gastronomy, economy, culture and arts, and sports will also be launched simultaneously with the arrival of autumn. In this way, every listener will be able to easily access quality content tailored to their interests through Şafak Radio’s frequency.Placing listener feedback at the center of its broadcasting policy, Şafak Radio is also calling on its listeners while shaping the flow of the new season. You can write to us through the communication channels below with the topics you would like to hear on the frequency, the issues you would like to see discussed, and your program suggestions.

OMIM Media Academy, operating under the Middle East Media Communication Center and positioning media as both a way of life and a field of production, is launching the Artificial Intelligence and Generative Journalism Workshop on June 13.OMIM Media Academy, which carries out its activities under the umbrella of the Bulbulzade Foundation and invites participants directly into the media kitchen with its hands-on approach, is introducing a new workshop program. The academy, which trains a new generation of media professionals who understand Gaziantep's sociocultural dynamics, have adapted to digital transformation, and have acquired a discipline of ethical production, is launching the Artificial Intelligence and Generative Journalism Workshop on June 13. This 10-week program positions artificial intelligence as a strategic smart assistant that accelerates processes in the newsroom, deepens research, and stimulates creativity.MEDIA KITCHEN AND VISION TALKSWhile participants will attend practical workshops each week under the title "Media Kitchen," they will also meet leading figures of the industry through "Vision Talks." Throughout the training, technical competencies such as prompt engineering, news production from 5W1H data, SEO optimization, and social media teaser writing will be taught through generative artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. At the same time, innovative applications including big data analysis, localization of multilingual content, and AI-powered visual production will be practiced in a laboratory environment.CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES WILL BE DEVELOPEDWhile technical development is targeted throughout the program, media ethics and the fight against disinformation will also remain at the forefront. Participants will gain a critical perspective by learning the ethical boundaries of artificial intelligence use, methods for detecting deepfakes, and ways to identify manipulative content. At the end of the ten-week process, narrative architects who combine traditional journalism reflexes with the productivity of artificial intelligence will be introduced to the sector. Successful participant projects will be featured on local and national publishing platforms, and official certificates will be presented to participants upon completion of the training.You can access the application form here.