A delegation consisting of representatives of civil society organizations visited Bülbülzade Foundation and held important consultations.
Managers of civil society organizations and opinion leaders from various regions of Türkiye gathered in Gaziantep. Civil society representatives who attended the “Terror-Free Türkiye” program organized by the Foundation for Voluntary Organizations of Türkiye (TGTV) in Gaziantep paid a visit to Bülbülzade Foundation with broad participation. During this gathering, key issues such as the strength of civil society on the ground, its future, and institutional social solidarity were discussed in detail.
EXPERIENCE SHARING
The visiting delegation included many experienced and young figures from the civil society sector. Deputy Secretary General of the Union of NGOs of the Islamic World (UNIW), Dr. İbrahim Altan, and President of Mehir Foundation, Mustafa Özdemir,
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Dalgıç Solidarity Foundation, Şaban Odabaşı, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Rıdvan Hoca Foundation, Seyfi Pınarbaşı, President of AKADDER, Rabia Aldemir, Kahramanmaraş Representative of Mehir Foundation, Rana Müştekin, İlyas Göbebakan, and Attorney Betül Kırmacı were among the delegation members who shared their experiences at this gathering.
YOUTHFUL RENEWAL IN CIVIL SOCIETY
The main agenda items of the meeting included steps toward rejuvenation in civil society, the active representation of women in management and field activities, and strengthening social solidarity networks. Bülbülzade Foundation President Turgay Aldemir briefed the delegation on the foundation’s ongoing field activities and projects developed for the benefit of society. Drawing attention to the foundation’s vision in the field of civil diplomacy, Aldemir emphasized the importance of civil society organizations acting together.
