Within the scope of the project carried out in Damascus under the leadership of the Bülbülzade Foundation, an official request has been submitted for the training of new instructors in traditional sports.The “Project for the Development of Sports Diplomacy and Strengthening Cultural Cooperation in the Reconstruction Process in Syria,” carried out by the Bülbülzade Education, Health and Solidarity Foundation and implemented with the financial support of the Turkish Traditional Sports Branches Federation, is entering a new phase. Capacity-building activities are being launched to make the project, which continues its activities within the Nadi Muhafaza Sports Complex, also known as the Damascus Governorate Sports Club Complex, more functional and ensure its sustainability. The most important aspect of these activities is the training of athletes and instructors who will serve in the region.PRACTICAL TRAINING PROGRAMIn order to increase the effectiveness of project activities, a comprehensive theoretical and practical training program was requested from the Federation. The planned training sessions cover long-established traditional sports disciplines such as mangala, mas wrestling, eğir game (cevgan), traditional sledding, tug of war, traditional archery, the onikitaş game, and horseback riding. It is aimed that, following these training sessions, participants will put the knowledge and skills they acquire directly into practice in traditional sports halls and workshops to be established in Damascus.AWARENESS OF TRADITIONAL SPORTS WILL INCREASEIt is planned that a team of twelve people will participate in the training program, including eleven participants from Syria and one person representing the Bülbülzade Foundation from Türkiye. Upon completing their training and returning to Damascus, the participants will focus particularly on activities targeting children and young people. In this way, it will be possible to raise awareness of traditional sports in Syria and strengthen local instructor capacity.These efforts aim to support the social participation of young people in the region through traditional sports.

HÜDA PAR Gaziantep Provincial Chairman Mustafa Kaya and his accompanying delegation paid an official visit to Bülbülzade Foundation. During the meeting, civil diplomacy initiatives and the foundation's regional activities were discussed.Hosted by Bülbülzade Foundation Chairman Turgay Aldemir, the meeting addressed the constructive role of non-governmental organizations and issues related to civil diplomacy. HÜDA PAR Gaziantep Provincial Chairman Mustafa Kaya and members of the provincial board visited the foundation and exchanged views on current issues. Throughout the meeting, particular attention was drawn to the multifaceted projects implemented by the foundation both domestically and on the international stage.THE ROLE OF CIVIL SOCIETY IN TIMES OF CRISISBülbülzade Foundation Chairman Turgay Aldemir provided information about the foundation's activities, particularly those carried out on the ground and within Syrian borders. Emphasizing the restorative mission undertaken by civil society in crisis regions, Turgay Aldemir shared details of the rehabilitation and education projects being carried out to address the needs of local communities. The foundation's wide-ranging activities in the fields of social support, culture and youth within the country were also among the main topics on the meeting's agenda.

In the new term courses, women learn the fundamental techniques of garment production while also taking stronger steps towards participating in social life.Operating under the umbrella of Bülbülzade Foundation, the Sewing Workshop has become a warm center of solidarity where women turn their handiwork into production. Reopening its doors in October with the support of Şahinbey Public Education Center, the workshop is welcoming new trainees under the coordination of Fatma Gerçek. Twenty trainees from different parts of Gaziantep are taking part in the training, gaining the opportunity to learn the fundamental techniques of garment production from beginning to end. Through these courses, women not only acquire a vocational skill but also find the courage to rewrite their own stories.A SPACE FOR SHARING AND MOTIVATIONThe workshop activities carry meanings far beyond those of an ordinary course environment. As the sound of sewing machines blends with the women's heartfelt conversations, the workshop transforms into a space for sharing and motivation. Stepping away from the rush of daily life, participants find opportunities to socialize by forming new friendships. Every piece of fabric where needle and thread meet turns into a brand-new hope in the hands of women, while also becoming a tangible contribution to society.WOMEN GAIN STRENGTH THROUGH PRODUCTIONIn the lessons titled “Fundamental Techniques in Garment Production,” trainees gain hands-on experience with every detail of the production process. These valuable skills lay the groundwork for women to stand on their own feet in the future and contribute to their household economies. Taking justifiable pride in developing themselves and creating entirely new products, participants gain great strength to assume more active roles in social life. The productive energy flourishing in the workshop once again reveals the transformative power of women in society.

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.