The Charity Bazaar and Spring Festival, organized by Bülbülzade Foundation for more than 20 years, was held in Masal Park on 29-30-31 May and 1 June 2025. The four-day festival included workshops, quiz competitions, sportive performances, music concerts, mind games, puppet shows, musical performances, musical chairs, dance performances, talks, treasure hunts, as well as local dishes and desserts prepared by the volunteers of the foundation.Events and TalksDuring the Spring Festival, Mozaik Women and Family Association, Touch Life Orphan Association and Bülbülzade Foundation's Migration, İslâhiye Earthquake Zone, Children and Secondary Education, Project, Media units, İstikrar Sports Club, Katre Art and Science Center and Pusula Bookstore opened stands to promote their units and sell various products. In addition, expert speakers shared their knowledge and experiences in various talks organized throughout the event.Fun Activities for ChildrenBülbülzade Foundation's Children and Secondary Education Unit organized many activities for children to have a joyful and fun time. Face painting, handicraft workshops, playgrounds and various competitions such as tug-of-war and musical chairs provided the little ones with pleasant moments. There were also various activities such as hand printing, draw and paint your dream, stone painting, treasure hunt and storytelling with ukulele.Gastronomy and Local ProductsDistinguished examples of gastronomy were also presented to visitors at the Spring Festival. At the stands with local products and dessert varieties, the flavors of Gaziantep region were presented to the guests. The local flavors of Gaziantep were carefully prepared with the support of the volunteer women of the foundation and the orphan mothers of the Touch Life Orphan Association.Cultural Solidarity from International VolunteersESC volunteers who volunteered at our Foundation and BEKAM actively took part in the Spring Festival booths.Joint Future MeetingAmong the meetings organized as part of the Spring Festival was the Common Future Meeting with Syrian Opinion Leaders. Syrian Opinion Leaders, doctors, lawyers and students came together at the meeting and made evaluations on the new period in Syria.See you in the coming yearsAs Bülbülzade Foundation, we would like to thank all our guests who participated in this year's Spring Festival. We are happy to host the festival, which we continue with increasing excitement every year. We hope that this event, which has witnessed moments of peace, fun and solidarity, will continue with wider participation in the coming years.We hope to meet again at the next Spring Festival.

Students and volunteers of the Anatolian Student Union and Bülbülzade Foundation met with earthquake-stricken children in Aslanlı Camp in Nurdağı on May 1, 2025. The Children's Festival was an unforgettable day for both children and university volunteers.During the festival, many fun activities such as face painting, football, rhythm game, drama, origami, sack race were organized. The campsite was filled with children's joy and enthusiasm for play. University volunteers played games with the children and made them feel that they were not alone.Throughout the event, children enjoyed themselves and laughed and played together. Thanks to the warm communication with university students, the festival turned into not only an event but also a source of morale and hope.

On April 29, 2025, the trainees who received training at the Bülbülzade Foundation's Sewing Workshops, which were established in Nurdağı and İslahiye and in the center of Gaziantep for women affected by the February 6, 2023 earthquakes, presented the handcrafted products they prepared for a year to the appreciation of visitors at the exhibition held on April 29, 2025. The works produced in many fields such as handicrafts, wire breaking, relief, patchwork, furnishing and clothing attracted great attention.The exhibition was attended by Bülbülzade Foundation executives, representatives of Mosaic Women and Family Association, Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Mayor Feray Yılmaz, Gaziantep Provincial Deputy Mufti Nazife Sağlam, Gaziantep Müsiad Women's Vice President Sema Torun, teachers of sewing workshops and trainees.In the program that started with ribbon cutting, Earthquake Coordinator Zemzem Çetin said, “We started this work with pain, but the point we have reached is promising.” Workshop instructor Fatma Erkan said, “Kirkyama is not only good for fabrics, but also for the soul. Each piece is a hope and the courage to start again.” She thanked the trainees and those who supported them. The program ended with the presentation of flowers to the teachers and certificates to the trainees.Following the earthquakes of February 6, 2023, Bülbülzade Foundation aims to support earthquake survivor women to acquire professions and re-join social life with the Biçki Sewing Workshops established in Nurdağı and İslahiye. Thanks to the tailoring and sewing trainings, women not only develop their hand skills and participate in production, but also acquire a profession that can provide their own livelihood. The trainings provided in the workshops contribute to women overcoming the difficult period they have been through, taking a more active role in social life and gaining economic independence.

A camp program was organized at Gizem Doğan Learning by Living Center in order to provide psychological support and an environment intertwined with nature for the women studying at Bülbülzade Foundation's Sewing Workshops and handicraft courses in İslahiye, Nurdağı and Gaziantep.The program started with a welcome speech by Earthquake Region Coordinator Zemzem Çetin and introductory activities. Various sportive activities such as trekking, climbing, bocce and archery were organized at the campsite. In addition, a session titled “Interactive Interpersonal Conversation” was organized by Seyre Batuk.The camp program, which lasted two days in total, ended after the collective photo shoot.

“I Wonder Allah, I Know My Prophets” WorkshopBülbülzülzade Foundation Education and Teacher Unit held the workshop program titled “I Wonder Allah, I Know My Prophets” on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Zade Life Hotel within the foundation. Various university, secondary and primary school educators, academics, experts and parents participated in the training program, which aims to guide children's religious curiosity.The program included important sessions and workshops on how educators and parents should approach the questions children face in the process of getting to know Allah.The first session of the day started with an interview with author Özkan Öze on his book “Allah'ı Merak Ediyorum”. The background of children's questions about Allah, parents' attitudes towards these questions and the correct ways to answer them were discussed in detail.In the second part of the program, a workshop session titled “Children's Religious Curiosity and Adults' Approach” was held. Participants made evaluations on the child-centered approach in religious education through group presentations.Nurcan Yıldırım's talk titled “Style and Prophet Lives”, which started after the lunch break, emphasized how the prophet parables should be explained to children and the importance of a language based on love and compassion.The 2nd Workshop Session of the program was titled “Discussions on the Lives of the Prophets”. Five different groups discussed how to answer the questions that children are most curious about with excerpts from the lives of five prophets from Adam to Moses. In the workshops; various topics such as “Why were humans sent to the world?”, “How to gain questioning and contemplation?”, “Why is forgiveness important?”, “Do miracles really happen?” and “Why did Prophet Moses oppose Pharaoh?” were discussed.Bülbülzade Foundation's Education and Teacher Unit added a new one to its work with educators for children and young people and contributed to equipping the participants with both theoretical knowledge and practical approaches. The program ended with group presentations and general evaluation.

Bülbülzade Foundation Mosaic Unit and Anatolian Student Union organized a charity bazaar titled “Let's Build the Future with Hopes” to contribute to the reconstruction process of Syria. The event took place in front of Pusula Bookstore in Gaziantep University bazaar and was met with great interest from university students.At the charity bazaar, homemade meals, desserts and various handmade products prepared by foundation members and volunteers were on sale. Syrian volunteers of the foundation also supported this meaningful organization with the dishes and desserts they prepared at home. Participants had the opportunity to taste homemade pastries, cakes and different local delicacies. Handcrafted jewelry, ornaments and souvenirs were also sold for donation.The proceeds from the event will be used to support families in need, orphaned children and educational projects in Syria. In addition to strengthening social solidarity, the organization aimed to contribute to aid efforts to minimize the effects of the war.We would like to thank all volunteers, donors and participants who contributed to the organization of this meaningful event.We will continue to build the future together with the spirit of unity and solidarity.

Our Young Volunteers are in Srebrenica!The Youth Work Camp, hosted by MFS Emmaus, which is active in humanitarian aid, education, youth and health in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is being held between 14 July-25 July 2024. The camp, which was attended by 7 young volunteers from Bülbülzade Foundation and Anadolu Student Union, aims to help the construction of a campground for young people in the Pale region of Srebrenica.In the camp, which started with the opening speech of Nermin Alivuković, President of the Association of Srebrenica Mothers, young volunteers support the construction work while participating in cultural activities. Young people from different countries such as Turkey, Belgium, France, Serbia and Bosnia have the opportunity to cooperate with each other and have cultural exchanges.On July 25, the camp will end with a film festival called Silver Frame. They also organized trips to the history of the Srebrenica massacre and visited the mothers of the martyrs who lost their lives in this painful event. In the last days of the camp, a trip to Sarajevo will be organized and the young people will have the opportunity to explore other historical and cultural sites of Bosnia and Herzegovina.The youth work camp, which is attended by nearly 70 young people from different countries and cultures, increases the social awareness of young people and enables them to establish international friendships.

This summer, Bülbülzade Foundation offers a summer school program for children and young people full of Quranic education, sports and art activities. Quranic education given by expert teachers supports the spiritual development of children, while sports activities such as football, basketball and swimming help them develop their physical skills.Various workshops are also organized in the field of art. Workshops in different art branches such as violin, baglama, guitar and handicrafts allow children to explore their creativity and express themselves.This comprehensive summer school aims to contribute to children's mental, physical and social development. Bülbülzade Foundation Summer School enables children to spend a full summer having fun and learning at the same time. The summer school program provides children with the opportunity to develop themselves in various fields and raises them as better equipped individuals.Bülbülzade Foundation Summer School aims to raise individuals who look to the future with confidence by carrying out children's spiritual and physical education together.For registration and detailed information, you can contact the foundation's communication channels.

The traditional Spring Festival, which we organise every year with great excitement as Bülbülzade Foundation, was the scene of moments full of enthusiasm and peace this year. Our four-day event was enriched with sales at the stands opened by the units of our foundation and various interviews. Our Spring Festival hosted the social and cultural activities of our foundation and provided unforgettable moments for the visitors. Events and Talks During the festival, our foundation's Mosaic, Migration, Islahiye Earthquake Zone, Eke, Touch Life Orphan, Project, Media, Istiqrar Sports Club, Katre Art and Science Centre and Pusula Bookstore opened stands to promote their units and sell various products. While the visitors were informed about the activities of our foundation at these stands, they also had the opportunity to purchase valuable handmade products. In addition, expert speakers shared their knowledge and experiences in various interviews organised during the event. These talks provided the participants with new perspectives and increased social and cultural enrichment. Fun Activities for Children With the contributions of Bülbülzade Foundation's Eke unit and Project unit, we organised many activities for our children to have a joyful and fun time. Face painting, handicraft workshops, playgrounds and various competitions for children provided the little ones with pleasant moments. These activities also allowed families to spend quality time with their children. Gastronomy and Local Products In our Spring Festival, distinguished examples of gastronomy were also presented to our visitors. At the stands with local products and dessert varieties, the participants had the opportunity to taste the flavours that appealed to their taste buds. In our festival, where traditional tastes as well as modern flavours were presented, visitors went on a journey of flavour. Local products were carefully prepared and presented to the participants with the support of the volunteer women of our foundation and orphan mothers within the Touch Life Orphan Unit. Anatolian Federation Teacher Unit Meeting There was a meeting of the Anatolian Federation Teacher Unit management at our festival. . In this meeting, the work carried out in the field of education was evaluated and strategies for the next period were determined. The meeting encouraged the sharing of knowledge and experience among our teachers and contributed to the creation of a common vision. Joint Future Meeting One of the meetings organised within the scope of our Spring Festival was the Common Future Meeting held with Syrian Opinion Leaders of our city. In this meeting, participants from various fields came together and evaluated future plans and cooperation opportunities. The meeting enabled the participants to exchange ideas and develop joint projects. Moments of Peace and Happiness Bülbülzade Foundation Spring Festival, which lasted for four days in total, hosted moments full of peace and happiness. During the festival, the participants had the opportunity to mingle with each other and have a pleasant time. This event, which was celebrated with enthusiasm, once again demonstrated the social solidarity and cultural enrichment mission of our foundation. See you in the coming years As Bülbülzade Foundation, we would like to thank all our guests who participated in this year's Spring Festival and hope to be together in the festivities to be organised in the coming years. We are proud to host a Spring Festival full of fun, peace and happiness and we expect even wider participation in the events to be organised next year.See you at next years' Spring Festivals! 

Basketball course registrations continue within the scope of the Summer Sports Academy organized within the İstikrar Sports Center.The courses, which are held on Saturdays and Sundays between 15.00-16.00, are for children between the ages of 6-14.You can fill out the form below for pre-registration. Please make sure that your contact information is correct so that you can be contacted later.

Registration continues for our courses at Katre Science and Art Center, where we provide services for trainees of all ages.At Katre Art and Science Center, which operates within our Foundation, we contribute to the development of students in the field of art, gaining awareness, developing self-confidence, increasing cooperation and perseverance skills in the courses organized for primary, middle and high school students.You can contact us at +90 342 360 50 50 to register for our guitar courses with expert instructors.You can also leave a message in the form below to be called later.