The 19th Anatolia Meetings, organized by the Anatolia Federation between August 13 and 17, 2025, with the theme “Tüten Ocak Ailenin Geleceği” (The Future of the Family), were held at the Eliz Hotel in Kızılcahamam, Ankara. The first day of the Anatolia Meetings began with welcoming speeches. The program continued with a recitation from the Quran, followed by welcoming speeches. The first speech was delivered by Turgay Aldemir, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Anatolia Federation. This was followed by a welcoming speech by Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş, Minister of Family and Social Services. After the welcoming speeches, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Görmez delivered the opening seminar. After the opening and welcoming speeches, the Family Research Launch was held as part of the Anatolia Meetings. Following the launch, a Family Forum was held with the participants. Moderated by Atabay Çelik, the forum featured discussions on what the Anatolia Meetings mean for the participants and the importance of the concept of family.ANATOLIA MEETINGS DAY 2The first session of the second day of the Anatolia Meetings was held under the title “Family: The Genealogy of a Concept.” The session, moderated by Prof. Dr. Şeyhmus Demir, featured guests Şeref Malkoç, Prof. Dr. Muhammet Ruhat Yaşar, and Prof. Dr. Mahsum Aytepe. The discussion focused not on how the concept of family is experienced in a nostalgic sense, but on how it can shape perspectives for the future. The second day's second session was titled “The Effects of Urbanization and Architectural Structure on the Family.” Moderated by Prof. Dr. Fatih Altun, the session featured Doç. Dr. Yusuf Civelek, Dr. Öğretim Üyesi Onur Şimşek, and Dr. Öğretim Üyesi Enes Uyar as speakers. The session addressed the effects of urbanization and architectural structure on the family.The third session of the second day was held under the title “Being a Family in Big Cities.” Üner Karabıyık participated as a speaker in the session. The session discussed the effects of living in big cities on the family.ANATOLIA MEETINGS DAY 3The first session of Day 3 of the Anatolia Meetings was held under the title “The Effects of Technology and Digitalization on the Family.” The session, moderated by Prof. Dr. Nusret Akpolat, featured presentations by Dr. İpek Coşkun Armağan, Prof. Dr. Hasan Hüseyin Taylan, and Dr. Ahmet Kaplan. The session discussed various topics including the effects of technology on the family, digital addiction, privacy, and social media.The second session of the third day was titled “The Culture Industry and the Family - 1.” In the session, Prof. Dr. Zeki Bayraktar spoke on the topic of “Family and Gender Surgery: Change or Cancellation?” The definition of gender, its fundamental differences, its subcomponents, surgical operations, and psychological effects were evaluated.The third day's third session continued under the title “Culture Industry and Family - 2.” In the session, which featured a presentation by Ayşe Böhürler, the future of the family institution within the scope of the culture industry, the expectations of young people, and social transformation were discussed.The fourth and final session of the third day was held under the title “Youth and Family.” The session, moderated by Fatih Eren, featured speakers Emin Bulut, Gülsüm Çelik, Betül Üce, and Tarık Ergenç. Gülsüm Çelik delivered a speech during the session titled “Youth and Family.” Young people who were given the floor during the session evaluated the concepts of family and youth from their own perspectives.ANATOLIAN MEETINGS DAY 4The first session of Day 4 was held under the title “Religions and Family: Tradition, Modernity, and Social Transformation.” Prof. Dr. Ahmet Yayla moderated the session, with Prof. Dr. Mehmet Türkeri and Prof. Dr. Saffet Köse participating as speakers. The session discussed the impact of modernity on social transformation.The second and final session of Day 4 was held under the title “The Future of Family and Society: The Role of NGOs and Institutions.” The session, moderated by Gazi Kılıçpar, featured Prof. Dr. Nihat Erdoğmuş, Mehmet Koca, and Rabia Aldemir as speakers. The session discussed the impact of NGOs on society and the family and presented solutions.MEETINGS CONTINUED WITH INTERMEDIATE SESSIONS AND EVENTSIntermediate sessions and events held during the Anatolia Meetings included the Akadder Organization Meeting, Children's Meetings, Secondary Education Workshops, Middle School Workshops, Teacher Introduction Meeting, AÖB 19. Student Council, Akadder Get-Together Meeting, AÖB Hasbihal, AÖB Discussion Circle, AÖB Music Recital, Effective Speech Session, Akadder Special Session, Teacher Special Session, Anatolia Federation Migration Meeting, General Administration Council, Emotion Workshop, Teacher Hasbihal, AÖB Workshop, Secondary Education Performance Rehearsal, Secondary Education Youth and Search for Meaning, AÖB Evaluation, Akaddder Evaluation, and Expanded General Administration Board. The units held various special sessions with the participants. Additionally, as part of the Erasmus+ KA151 project, seminars on “Civil Society Volunteering” and “Active Citizenship,” station activities, and quizzes were held with the participation of nearly 50 young people from five countries.Following the 19th Anatolian Gatherings, gifts were presented to the volunteers who contributed to the gathering process after the evaluation session conducted by the board of directors. The program concluded with the traditional family photo.“We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your interest and valuable participation in the 19th Anatolia Meetings. Your presence added meaning and strength to our gathering. We hope that the wonderful atmosphere we shared together will lead to new friendships, shared ideas, and lasting memories. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Anadolu Federation family who participated in the 19th Anadolu Gathering, to all participants who showed great interest, to the organizing teams, and to all volunteers who generously offered their support.”“Smoking Stove, The Future of the Family” 19th Anatolian Meetings VTRs

The summer activities, which began on June 30, 2025, as part of the cultural activities of the Bülbülzade Foundation, were completed on August 1, 2025. The summer program, consisting of a total of 64 activities in 23 regions, was carried out in 19 summer schools operating in 10 different regions.The Summer School was organized by the Anatolian Student Union, Education and Teaching Unit, Secondary Education, Mosaic, Home Character Education (EKE), Islahiye Earthquake Region, Migration, Stability Sports Club, Katre Science and Art Center, Science-Der, and Semt-i Ibrahimli Association, all under the umbrella of the Foundation.Additionally, 19 summer camps were organized in 11 different regions with the participation of children and their families. There were 82 participants in the central summer schools, 59 in the earthquake zone in Nurdağı and İslahiye, 40 at Bilim-Der, 40 at Semt-i İbrahimli Association, 24 at Katre Art Center, 12 at Media Academy, 585 at İstikrar Sports Summer School, 1,080 at camps, and 548 at Anatolia Cultural Centers.The programs include courses such as the Quran, Sirah, Etiquette, Basic Religious Knowledge, Philosophy for Children, STEM, Universal Signs, and English through games, as well as supportive activities such as swimming, camping, music, and sports events.Summer Schools Held;1. Foundation Center Summer School2. Katre Art and Science Center Summer School3. İstikrar Sports Club Summer School4. Bilim-Der Summer School5. Semt-İ İbrahimli Summer School6. Hayata Dokun Orphan Association Summer School7. Earthquake Region Summer School8. Syria and Gaziantep Anatolian Cultural Centers Summer SchoolSummer School Activities, August 1, 2025 The summer schools of the Bülbülzade Foundation, Earthquake Region, İstikrar Sports Club, Katre Science and Art Center, Hayata Dokun Orphan Association, Bilim-Der, and Semt-i İbrahimli Association ended with a celebration showcasing the performances of the summer school students. The summer school activities, planned within the framework of cultural and educational initiatives, will continue throughout the year.

The English Speaking Club program organized by the Center for Science Education Culture Research (BEKAM) started on 16 June 2025. The English Speaking Club, which consists of three levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced, is run completely free of charge by volunteers who are experts in their fields and come to our country within the scope of the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) supported by the Turkish National Agency.The English Speaking Club continues to be organized 3 days a week throughout the summer.Monday-Wednesday-Friday 10:00- 12:00 for young peopleAdult Level 1 Tuesday-Wednesday-Friday 18:00-19:00Adult 2nd Level: Tuesday-Wednesday-Friday 20:00-21:00

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.