The Children's Assembly, established under the umbrella of the Bülbülzade Foundation's Children's Studies Unit, held its first session in the foundation's meeting room with the participation of children from different age groups.
The Bülbülzade Foundation Children's Assembly, established to encourage children's participation in decision-making mechanisms, has commenced its activities. Gathering yesterday evening in the foundation's meeting room, the children held a productive meeting to determine the assembly's operational procedures and working principles. Through this new initiative, the aim is to enable children to confidently express their ideas and develop concrete projects that will directly contribute to society.
RESPECT, SOLIDARITY AND TRUST
The fundamental principles of the assembly were shaped around respect, solidarity and trust. During the meeting, it was emphasized that every individual's opinion is valuable and that the ideas expressed would remain confidential within the assembly. The members decided to meet once a month unless an additional event is planned, and to prioritize the ideas they generate and put them into practice accordingly. In addition, before the meetings, assembly members will receive specialized training in areas such as public speaking, project writing, emotional awareness, leadership and team spirit.
THEY WILL DECIDE ON THEIR OWN NAME AND LOGO
During the first session, the assembly's objectives and responsibilities for the upcoming period were also discussed. The members, who will represent a total of 110 students receiving education within the foundation, discussed the idea of restructuring children's activities based on a club model. The children's selection of a name, logo and slogan for this new initiative was recorded as their first official assignment. The participants, who are expected to act with a sense of responsibility, are also expected to work together as a team and produce beneficial initiatives for their communities.
