Katre Science and Art Center brought audiences together with a striking story this week within the scope of the Art Films Generation.Katre Science and Art Center, which continues its artistic activities under the roof of Bülbülzade Foundation, continued its weekly film readings series with Blood Diamond. The event, which took place hosted by Zade Life Hotel, was completed with the participation of many cinema lovers who filled the Zeugma Hall. The participants carefully followed the production that tells the dark face of the diamond trade in the shadow of the civil war in Sierra Leone.A STRUGGLE IN THE SHADOW OF WARThe film, directed by Edward Zwick, centers on the lives sacrificed for the sake of precious stones and the ethical problems of global trade. The production, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou and Jennifer Connelly, carries to the big screen the intersecting paths of a fisherman and a smuggler in the middle of chaos. The film, which conveys the destructive atmosphere of the Sierra Leone civil war in a realistic language, not only offers the audience an action story, but also makes them question a human drama.NOT A HOLLYWOOD FICTIONDr. İbrahim Özhazar, who made a presentation to the audience in the analysis section of the film, revealed with documents that Blood Diamond is not only a Hollywood fiction, but also the geopolitical destruction behind it and the tragedy of child soldiers. Showing the sharp contrast between the shiny face of the diamond market and the dark reality of the mines in Sierra Leone, Özhazar drew attention to how luxury consumption finances wars thousands of kilometers away. In his analysis, Özhazar also examined how corporate social responsibility models collapsed in Africa.After the screening held at Zade Life Hotel, the participants shared their inferences about the subtexts of the film and the global exploitation order. Katre Science and Art Center will continue to bring together different disciplines of art with society and to contribute to cinema culture with qualified content in the coming weeks.

Journalist and Writer Taha Kılınç met with our Foundation President Turgay Aldemir and received information about the ongoing projects and our future vision.Journalist and Writer Taha Kılınç visited the headquarters of our Foundation and met with our President Turgay Aldemir. During the meeting, where we provided information about our past and ongoing projects, activities, and future vision, our educational and cultural work in Syria and our international youth mobility programs came to the forefront. President Turgay Aldemir shared the foundation’s approach to regional issues and our strategies aimed at strengthening the active role of the younger generation in global networks.During the meeting held as part of the visit, strategic international collaborations and new-term plans focused on social benefit were discussed within a broad framework. The meeting also emphasized the field impact of our cross-border activities and their contribution to regional peace. Taha Kılınç also highlighted the importance of our institutional experience and our visionary projects for youth.

A delegation from the Bülbülzade Foundation and NEDDER visited Jarabulus District Governor Yasir Abdu and examined on-site the educational projects in the region as well as the cultural activities at the Jarabulus Anatolian Cultural Center.As the Bülbülzade Foundation, we continue to add new initiatives every day to our development and education projects in Syria. In this context, representatives of our foundation and officials from NEDDER (Nizip Education and Solidarity Association) came together with Jarabulus District Governor Yasir Abdu. During the meeting, the delegation shared the fieldwork carried out by our foundation across Syria and discussed opportunities for inter-institutional cooperation. Following the visit to the Governor’s Office, the delegation moved to the Jarabulus Anatolian Cultural Center (AKM), where they met with the center’s director and instructors and observed the ongoing activities on-site.WE WILL NEVER FORGET THE SUPPORTExpressing his satisfaction with the visit, District Governor Yasir Abdu drew attention to Turkey’s presence and support in the region. Emphasizing that Turkey will always have a special place for them, Abdu stated that they will never forget the support and assistance provided. The meeting created a strong foundation for future projects and confirmed that education-focused efforts will gain further momentum.

Let’s Write the Story of This Summer TogetherBülbülzade Foundation is opening its doors to volunteer educators and mentors for the “2026 Summer Schools,” which will touch the lives of thousands of young people.As the Bülbülzade Foundation, we are once again launching a comprehensive development journey for our children and youth this summer. Through our programs taking place between July 1 and August 1, 2026, we aim to support the personal development, life skills, and moral values of individuals aged 7 to 25. In this major organization—where education extends beyond four walls into every aspect of life—we are looking for volunteers who will walk this path with us across a wide field, from our foundation centers to earthquake-affected regions, from art centers to cultural centers in Syria.ONE PURPOSE ACROSS A WIDE FIELDThe summer schools organized under the Bülbülzade Foundation offer a rich curriculum that supports both the mental and physical development of children and young people. The program includes spiritual education such as the Qur'an, etiquette, the history of prophets, and basic religious knowledge, alongside lessons focusing on national and moral values and basic manners.To develop artistic and technical skills, workshops such as bağlama, violin, guitar, piano, marbling (ebru), and painting are offered. In addition, robotics coding, digital literacy, IT courses, and diction training are provided. Language courses in English and Turkish-Arabic contribute to linguistic development, while innovative methods such as mind games, drama, rhythm studies, and mathematics in nature are applied.In sports branches that emphasize physical activity and discipline, training is offered in volleyball, basketball, karate, taekwondo, archery, and swimming under the guidance of professional coaches. Nature walks and various social activities ensure that students have an enjoyable summer period.WHY SHOULD I VOLUNTEER?We believe that knowledge grows when shared and that social change begins with voluntary steps. Our volunteers—graduates, qualified students, and experts in their fields—will not only transfer knowledge but also serve as role models for our youth.The main focus we expect from our volunteers is to foster sustainable awareness in young people by prioritizing relationships between human-to-human, human-to-nature, and human-to-God. Within this rich curriculum, ranging from survival skills in nature to science and technology workshops, from siyer (Prophetic biography) lessons to mind and intelligence games, you can find a suitable area for your competencies.We are preparing with great enthusiasm to boost the self-confidence of our youth, strengthen their connection to core values, and equip them with lifelong skills. We invite all volunteers who act with a sense of social responsibility and wish to dedicate their energy to the development of young people to join us under the roof of the Bülbülzade Foundation.For detailed information, you can call 0342 360 50 50.You can fill out the application form to apply.Let us build the future world together with our virtuous and well-equipped youth.

The English Speaking Club, organized in collaboration with Bülbülzade Foundation and BEKAM, held its first meeting with strong participation.As part of our foundation’s youth and education-oriented projects, the English Speaking Club we launched completed its first session on Tuesday, March 31, at our BEKAM (Science Education Culture Research Center) facility. In this program, where we aim to transform English from a theoretical subject into a part of daily life, the excitement and energy of the first day were remarkably high. As the event began, our participants were welcomed by a dynamic and interactive atmosphere beyond the usual.Sheyma Achir, who joined our foundation from France as an ESC (European Solidarity Corps) volunteer, encouraged participants to push their language boundaries with the content she prepared, while the process moved forward in a fully enjoyable social environment, far from a traditional classroom setting. The initial hesitation quickly gave way to a sincere and warm conversation. The participants’ comfort while practicing the language was the clearest indication that the club had achieved its purpose.WE WELCOME EVERYONE WHO WANTS TO IMPROVE THEIR LANGUAGE SKILLSAlthough the scheduled time for the program came to an end, the fact that our participants remained in the classrooms at BEKAM and continued their conversations was the most meaningful moment of the day. Once again, we observed that learning a language is not only about words but also about opening doors to new friendships. Our club, held weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 17:30 and 19:00, welcomes new members and anyone eager to practice. We invite everyone who wishes to express themselves and improve their language proficiency to become a part of this friendly community.

A delegation from the Bülbülzade Foundation visited İslahiye District Governor Mehmet Soylu in his office, evaluated ongoing activities, and delivered material support to the Sewing Workshop.The delegation, consisting of the Earthquake Region Unit, Migration Unit, and ESC volunteers operating under the Bülbülzade Foundation, paid a courtesy visit to İslahiye District Governor Mehmet Soylu. During the meeting, the delegation подробно explained the projects carried out by the foundation in the region, its social cohesion activities, and the comprehensive rehabilitation efforts it has continued after the earthquake. While sharing the current needs in the field and the projects planned for the upcoming period, the foundation representatives emphasized the importance of joint efforts to be carried out specifically in İslahiye. Governor Soylu expressed his satisfaction with the visit, highlighting the value of the dedicated efforts demonstrated by the volunteers for the local community.A CRITICAL ROLE FOR WOMENAfter completing the visit, the foundation members and ESC volunteers promptly moved to the İslahiye Sewing Workshop, which is the heart of production in the region. The volunteer team carefully unloaded rolls of fabric and various technical sewing materials from vehicles and delivered them to the workshop to ensure uninterrupted production. During the delivery, volunteers met with trainees receiving education at the workshop and stated that women's participation in the production process plays a critical role in the regional economy. The team members expressed that they would always stand at the forefront of such projects that strengthen local production and support social development, and wished success to the trainees in their work.