Muhamet Fusha, founder and general manager of RTV Besa, which broadcasts in the city of Prizren, Kosovo, visited Bülbülzade Foundation. During the meetings, mutual exchanges of ideas took place in the fields of media and culture.Muhamet Fusha, founder, owner, and general manager of RTV Besa, a local media organization in Kosovo that operates as a multilingual and multicultural broadcaster in Turkish, Albanian, and Bosnian, was a guest at Bülbülzade Foundation. During the meeting, where the media experiences of both institutions were shared, important assessments were made regarding communication processes.THE FOUNDATION'S MEDIA VISION WAS SHAREDAs part of his visit, Muhamet Fusha toured various centers operating under Bülbülzade Foundation. First, Fusha observed the activities of the Middle East Media Communication Center (OMİM) and received detailed information from officials about the foundation's vision for media and broadcasting. Following his visit to the media center, the guest director also visited the studios of Şafak Radio and Fecr Radio, where discussions were held on radio broadcasts and program content.POTENTIAL CULTURAL DIALOGUES WERE DISCUSSEDThe cultural and artistic dimension of the visit was addressed at Katre Art and Science Center. Closely following the activities at the center, Fusha exchanged ideas with foundation officials about potential cultural dialogues that could be established between Kosovo and Türkiye along the lines of media, science, and art. The visit concluded with expressions of goodwill and a commemorative photograph.

At the Photography Workshop organized by ANTEB Association, we met with young people in the warm atmosphere of Pusula Book & Café, then slung our cameras around our necks and immersed ourselves in the autumn colors of the campus together.Accompanied by the slightly chilly November air and the golden hues of autumn at Gaziantep University campus, we gathered at Pusula Book & Café. There was that familiar excitement of creating something new in the eyes of the young people who had come together for the Photography Workshop, organized as part of ANTEB Association’s Young Career and Digital Media Skills Academy. After a brief yet inspiring conversation about basic photography, framing, and light, everyone was eager to step into the world behind the viewfinder. We couldn't stay indoors for too long because a wonderful afternoon light and nature displaying all the generosity of autumn were waiting for us outside.THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LOOKING AND SEEINGWith our cameras hanging around our necks, we hit the campus paths, allowing the unique character of the surroundings to guide us. On one side, the sharp, modern architectural lines of the buildings; on the other, the natural compositions created by leaves shifting from yellow to red—all came together in harmony. The young participants not only learned to press the shutter but also experienced walking along that subtle and magical line between looking and truly seeing. We chased the long shadows cast by the light across building surfaces and incorporated the fall of a leaf carried by the wind into our own visual stories.MORE THAN JUST TECHNICAL EXPERIMENTATIONThe most enjoyable moments of the workshop took place as we worked side by side in the field. While some combined the campus structures with the colors of nature to create their own perspectives, others focused on the tiny details of a branch. By the end of the day, the frames reflected on our camera screens were much more than simple technical experiments. In those photographs, the energy of youth, the pure joy of capturing a moment, and the autumn breeze of the campus came together. We all left with a deep sense of fulfillment and a lovely smile on our faces, carrying with us the satisfaction of freezing a moment in time and taking it into the future.

Our youth workers from Bülbülzade Foundation participated in the KA-153 international training course held in Ureki, Georgia, aimed at enhancing green skills.Within the scope of the European Union Erasmus+ programme, the “Youth Empower Green” training course was held between 7–16 October 2026 in Ureki, on Georgia’s Black Sea coast, hosted by GYDA, in cooperation with Bildung Nijmegen and the Georgian Youth Development Association (GYDA), with the support of the Dutch National Agency.INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE OF KNOWLEDGEA total of thirty-two youth workers from ten different countries came together at the event, with participants from the Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Türkiye, Georgia, Jordan, Armenia, Czechia, Bulgaria and Moldova. Throughout the programme, participants engaged in intercultural knowledge exchange in order to prevent environmental issues from appearing disconnected from everyday life and overly complex. In the evenings, participants organised cultural events featuring traditions from their respective countries, further strengthening cultural exchange.SUSTAINABLE HABITSThrough gamification, creative activities and action-oriented learning approaches, participants discussed how sustainable behaviours could be conveyed to young people in a more engaging and lasting way. Throughout the training, enriched with exercises that kept the group's energy high and hands-on workshops, youth workers took on various tasks within the framework designed by the coordinators, developing new methods and games. They also exchanged ideas and experiences on how these outcomes could be implemented in their respective fields of work back in their home countries.

A cultural trip to Mardin was organized under the leadership of BİLİM-DER within the scope of the Pusula Project, supported by the Ministry of Interior.The “Pusula: Reading, Thinking, Producing Youth” project, carried out by BİLİM-DER and supported by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Interior, Directorate General of Relations with Civil Society, continues to bring young people together with historical and cultural values. Within this scope, a special program was organized in Mardin with the aim of developing young people's vision of civilization and enabling them to observe cultural heritage firsthand.THE CRADLE OF CIVILIZATIONSIn the ancient city of Mardin, known as the cradle of civilizations, young people had the opportunity to closely explore the historical fabric of the region. In line with the project's core vision of fostering a generation that reads, thinks, and produces, the trip included visits to numerous historical sites. In this unique geography, where different cultures have coexisted for centuries, young people had the opportunity both to socialize and to gain firsthand knowledge of architectural and cultural heritage.CULTURAL ACTIVITIES WILL CONTINUEWhile the Pusula Project aims to contribute to the personal development of young people, it places social cohesion and cultural awareness at its center. BİLİM-DER officials stated that such activities play a significant role in broadening young people's horizons and strengthening their sense of belonging. It was also stated that civil society initiatives have gained momentum thanks to projects supported by the Ministry and that similar cultural activities for young people will continue uninterrupted in the coming period.

At the second lesson of the term, organized as part of the Mozaik Association’s Tafsir Readings, the moral path that the science of Sirah offers to the present day and the integrity between the Qur’an and Sirah were discussed in all their dimensions.The second lesson of the new term of the Mozaik Tafsir Readings program, operating under the Bülbülzade Foundation, was held on October 30, 2026. The program began with an analysis of the final verse of Surah Al-Fath and the opening verses of Surah Al-Hujurat, followed by a discussion on the intellectual and social necessity of prophethood. Participants stated that no individual or understanding can take precedence over the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad, emphasizing that he is the sole example to be followed.PROPHETIC GUIDANCEWithin the scope of the lesson, drawing on the theological analyses of Ibn al-Humam, it was explained that human reason can arrive at the existence of a Creator by observing the order in the universe. It was emphasized that prophetic guidance is an absolute necessity in determining the boundaries of religious practices, unseen realities, and salvation in the Hereafter. Contemporary discourses advocating religion without prophethood were critically examined within the framework of the approach that reason is the eye and revelation is the light.SIRAH IS A LIVING PATHIt was noted that the concept of Sirah, derived from the Arabic root "sayr," meaning to walk and to be in motion, represents a living path that believers must continue to follow today. Criticism was directed at hagiographic and excessively romanticized approaches to writing about the Prophet’s life, which present Sirah as a static biography confined to the past. The importance of an approach based on principles, rather than formal imitation, was emphasized—one that carries the Prophet Muhammad’s transformative power, strategic understanding of struggle, and vision of civilization into the present day. The program concluded with an emphasis on the necessity of understanding the Qur’an and Sirah together, without separating one from the other.

The mothers of students receiving scholarship support from the Hayata Dokun Association were hosted at a program held at the Winter Garden of Bülbülzade Foundation.As part of the scholarship program that the Hayata Dokun Association continues to provide for university students, a new series of social activities has been launched for the students' mothers. At the first gathering, organized at the Winter Garden hosted by Bülbülzade Foundation, the aim was to increase mothers' participation in social life and strengthen communication among them. Through the program, a common platform was established where mothers could step away from their daily routines and take time for themselves.A MANIFESTATION OF THE CULTURE OF SOLIDARITYAt the first of the meetings, which are planned to be held regularly on the last Friday of each month, various briefings were provided about mothers' living conditions and the situations they encounter. With mutual exchange of ideas at the forefront, participants had the opportunity to share their own experiences with other mothers. This structure aims to support mothers in many areas, from family communication to adaptation to social life.Through this newly launched series of gatherings, contributions are being made to the personal and social development of mothers, while the culture of solidarity that emerges aims to positively support family bonds as well.