BEKAM President Mehmet Ali Eminoğlu, President of the Syrian Community in Gaziantep Mustafa Al Hussein, Bülbülzade Foundation Foreign Relations Unit member Ali Akbaba, and their accompanying delegation carried out a comprehensive working visit to the city of Damascus in Syria. Within the scope of the visit, various official meetings were held, and field inspections were conducted.The delegation first met with Syria’s Deputy Minister of Administrative Development, Jabir Ismail. During the meeting, the details of a general protocol planned with the Ministry of Development were discussed. Jabir Ismail provided information about the commission established to investigate missing persons in Syria. Following the meeting, the delegation held consultations with senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the current situation in Syria.The delegation then visited Dr. Muhammad Kurdiya, Vice President of the Private University of Damascus. As part of the visit, the main campus, provincial campuses, and private dormitories of the university were inspected on-site. Information was also received regarding the university’s academic activities. Dr. Muhammad Kurdiya stated that the Private University of Damascus is open to academic collaborations and ready to provide the necessary support.The delegation also visited Ahmad Al Jaffal, Director of Youth, Sports, Culture, and Social Activities of the Damascus Governorate. During the visit, the details of a planned project to strengthen the sports center facilities in cooperation with the Muhafaza Sports Club of the Damascus Governorate were discussed.Meetings were also held with Syrian and Saudi businessman Sheikh Abdulmuhsin Al Raken Bushaban and Syrian businessman Louay Al Aska. During the meeting, experiences of the Bülbülzade Foundation in the fields of culture, arts, and sports were shared. Possible areas of cooperation were evaluated for the soon-to-be-opened Aleppo Anatolian Cultural Center.Finally, the Bülbülzade Foundation delegation visited the preliminary rounds of the National Modern Archery Tournament. During the visit, discussions were held about the foundation's activities in sports, including both traditional and modern archery. Following the visit, success was wished to the teams participating in the tournament.

Within the scope of the Erasmus+ School Education program, middle school students from Şehit Cuma Akıl Anatolian Imam Hatip High School, who previously went to Stuttgart, Germany, participated in the “Keyfi Muhabbet” program hosted by Adil Yeter on Şafak Radio as part of Erasmus Days activities.During the radio program, the students highlighted the importance of the Erasmus+ program by sharing their project activities, experiences in Germany, cultural exchange activities, in-school learning processes, and the opportunities they had to introduce their city and country to others.

Within the scope of the “Shed Light on the Future” project, supported by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Youth and Sports and carried out by the Bülbülzade Association, a seminar on capacity building and youth contribution to civil society was organized for young people affected by the earthquake in Nurdağı.Students from the earthquake zone participated in the seminar organized by the Bülbülzade Foundation Earthquake Zone Coordination Office. Seminars titled “Youth Contribution and Participation in Civil Society” and “Capacity Building in Youth” were delivered by experts from the Bülbülzade Foundation.In the “Youth Contribution and Participation in Civil Society” seminar, the importance of civil society, how civil society organizations operate, and how young people can get involved in these organizations were explained with examples.In the “Capacity Building in Youth” seminar, the topic of media and communication as a profession was covered. Young participants were introduced to careers in media and communication, and were informed about generative artificial intelligence as part of the future of media professions.

Since 1994, the Bülbülzade Foundation has been continuing to provide clothing support to thousands of children and families in need every year. In the aid efforts carried out at the Foundation's Aid Coordination Center, beneficiaries have the opportunity to choose their clothes themselves in a store-like environment. In this context, a new clothing assistance campaign titled "Clothe a Child" was launched in October.The campaign received support from the Mosaic Women’s Association, the Anatolian Student Union, Bülbülzade Foundation ESC Volunteers, and the Tradesmen Commission volunteers.The “Clothe a Child” campaign will continue to be held regularly every other Saturday to ensure the sustainability of aid efforts for those in need.

The Bülbülzade Foundation Secondary Education Commission organized an introductory picnic for middle school, high school, and university entrance exam (YKS) preparation group students.The event, held at the Bülbülzade Foundation’s Kurtuluş Forest, brought together many male and female students from various districts of the city, including participants from Bilim-Der, Hayata Dokun Orphan Association, Semt-i İbrahimli Association, Fidan-Der, and the Anatolian Culture Centers. In addition, commission members and educators also took part in the event. Through various games, students were encouraged to socialize, and a spirit of unity and solidarity was fostered. During the picnic, which also highlighted environmental awareness, students engaged in environmental cleanup activities.During the introductory picnic, commission members provided information and held consultations with participants about the planned camps, workshops, talent courses in arts, sports, and media, nature walks, excursions, tournaments, competitions, award-winning book reading events, and study circles to be organized throughout the year.The event concluded with a group photo after lunch. We congratulate our students who participated in our Introductory Picnic and thank our parents for their support.

Mozaik Women's Association organized a "Term Opening Camp" on October 8-9, 2025, at Seyri Antep Nature Camp. The camp aimed to foster bonding among volunteers, prepare for the new term, and provide information about upcoming activities.Starting with an icebreaker game, the camp featured a presentation titled "The Human Condition" by Mozaik Women's Association Chairperson Rabia Aldemir. In her speech, Rabia Aldemir emphasized the importance of establishing accurate and sustainable relationships with those in need, saying:"There are dark and bright times in our lives. Orphanhood, poverty, and misguidance are matters of humanity. They have never ended and will always continue throughout life — these are our constant states. But as our comprehension expands, we develop new perspectives. Orphanhood can be read as the ability to be alone and an expansion of understanding; poverty as a liberation that distances a person from dependency on others and leads to reliance on God — a blessing in ontological terms. When we see these individuals, we should remember our own human condition. We always seek a witness and a companion to our state because we are always in need — we crave attention, affection, closeness. Let us give the poor and the orphan what they need, but let us also build mechanisms to meet the needs of those who seek. Building that mechanism is a goal — and through these relationships, we also improve our relationship with God. Having a purpose is a core component that drives people and helps them fight despair. Therefore, discovering a sense of purpose and deriving meaning from life experiences is a crucial element for healing."The camp continued with commission introductions. Members of the Board of Mozaik Women's Association shared information about the areas in which they serve voluntarily and provided updates on fieldwork carried out by the Bülbülzade Foundation. Earthquake Region Coordinator Zemzem Çetin stated that the work in the earthquake-affected areas continues and emphasized that the workshops being conducted offer hope to women. Children’s Commission representative Sena Bozcan shared the ongoing activities for children and announced the beginning of the process to establish a children’s council. Nesibe Aşkar Çetinkaya noted that secondary school activities will continue in the new term through various events and educational programs. President of the Anatolian Student Union, Seyre Batuk, gave information about the organization’s events and educational initiatives. Migration Services Center representative Şehadet Gerçek spoke about ongoing work in Syria, including the nearing completion of the Anadolu Cultural Center in Aleppo, upcoming projects in Damascus, and cultural center education programs continuing since 2016. Yasemin Aksu stated that monthly aid distributions will be maintained at the aid store and shared details about new term study groups. Commission leaders introduced their work and explained how volunteers could contribute to these efforts.In the final session, Bülbülzade Foundation Board Member Fadime Eminoğlu delivered a presentation titled “Volunteer Coordination.” Eminoğlu emphasized the foundation's long-standing commitment to volunteerism and announced that a “Volunteer Coordination Unit” would be established in the coming term to create a more sustainable structure. The presentation underlined the importance of spreading goodness in line with the foundation's mission and enhancing the visibility of ongoing efforts. The program concluded with evaluations following drama, choir, and rhythm workshops.

The radio program titled "Vakt-i Melal", hosted and produced by Mehmet Dal, was broadcasted. The program featured historian and author Uğur Taşdemir, a founding member of Hayrat Aid, and Ümit Helvacıkara, Hayrat Aid volunteer coordinator and Vice President of Yeşilay Gaziantep Branch, as guests.Broadcast on the anniversary of the attacks on Gaza, the program addressed the humanitarian crisis in the region and the challenges faced by the Palestinian people. The guests especially emphasized the significance of boycott as a method of solidarity and resistance. They also shared evaluations on the meaning and purpose of the Sumud Flotilla, and how such initiatives contribute to the Palestinian cause. The importance of not remaining silent in the face of these events and what individuals can do personally was also underlined during the program.

The October 2025 meeting of the Volunteer Organizations Platform (GÖNÜLKUR) was hosted by the Hoşgör Fatih Foundation for Scientific Research. The meeting, attended by 29 different non-governmental organizations from Gaziantep, also welcomed the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bülbülzade Foundation, Turgay Aldemir.During the meeting, topics related to the upcoming Great Gaza Rally were discussed. Information was also shared about the upcoming forum titled “Gaziantep Forum: Where is the Islamic World Headed?”. In addition, current and general issues on the agenda were discussed and opinions were exchanged.

On October 7, 2023, the relentless genocide, oppression, corruption, and destruction began — two years have passed since then, yet the Zionist gangs have not ceased killing women, children, and the elderly. New atrocities have been added to nearly half a century of Zionist oppression.Today, on the anniversary of Zionist brutality and massacre, we see that the peoples of the world have embraced Gaza; the Palestinian resistance has transformed into a global dimension; every conscientious person stands against Zionist imperialism.Humanity first saw the hypocrisy, deceits, and perverse aims of the tyrannical tribe and their patrons. Gaza’s innocence has stripped the Zionists of their masks. Gaza has become a mirror to the collapse of the rotten global order. Gaza’s destruction has revealed the real face of modernity and shown that Zionism’s genocidal tendency is engraved into Israel’s DNA.Israel’s arrogance, savagery, and ingratitude have shown that the global order has been a scourge upon humanity since World War I; and that the greatest of these crises has emerged in Palestine.The destructive Western values of modernity are embodied in Israel. It is the monstrosity in which this global corruption has incarnated.With Gaza’s cry, compassionate and merciful people rise up — opposing the hegemony constructed by the United Nations and the Security Council. They risk their lives, their property, their families, and their bodies to foster a new united-conscience movement. This sacrifice is called the “Great Intifada.”The Great Intifada will not remain confined to Israel. It is the day — the anniversary of October 7 — on which consciences connect, not for the dead, but for the living, wave upon wave, and a global hope is nurtured.Since October 7, we name the devastation in Gaza “creative destruction.” We mark the anniversary of rising from our ashes, of shedding the dust of death, of becoming a hope for humanity and the world. Our word is for every person whose conscience still lives; may children die nowhere, may humanity never be extinguished.Though Gaza suffers increasing destruction each day, and though it is bombarded, it continually liberates the world. Humanity revives its conscience. To walk the path that Gaza opened through self-sacrifice, to become a principal actor in the new world order, to keep humanity’s conscience alive — we believe these are our sacred duties: to craft strategies, to gather people.We call upon every living heart whose conscience has not died, in the name of a new world where the subject is the human being and the value is justice, to rise in struggle.We pledge to stand by every oppressed and stand against every oppressor, in the spirit, excitement and motivation of the Great Intifada — for the family of humanity.Long live Gaza, long live the Great Intifada for all humanity.

An in-service training and consultation program was held at the foundation center at the beginning of the new academic season with the participation of unit and association members operating under the Bülbülzade Foundation.The program began with welcoming remarks and explanations moderated by foundation board members Mehmet Ali Eminoğlu and Hamdi Keleş. The foundation director Zeynel Kaplan provided information about the registration of new term activities, the processing of forms, and the preparation of the annual activity plan. Board member Fadime Eminoğlu shared insights regarding the foundation’s volunteer activities. Cumali Kaplan, the High School Commission Officer, presented the activities planned for the new term, while Sena Bozcan made a presentation regarding children's activities.Finally, foundation president Turgay Aldemir shared information about the ongoing activities and operations. He gave details about the events held during the summer, the Anadolu Culture Centers operating in safe zones, the projects in the İslâhiye Earthquake Region, Istikrar Sports Hall, Katre Science and Art Center, and Middle East Media. He also provided details regarding the upcoming educational term and teacher-focused activities. He shared updates about the ongoing construction of the Aleppo Anadolu Culture Center as well.In the remaining part of the program, each unit and association representative shared information about their work and presented their ideas on potential projects for the new term. The program concluded with suggestions and good wishes.

Anatolian Student Union organized a welcome breakfast titled “A Breakfast, Endless Connections” at the Gaziantep University Youth Center.President of the Bülbülzade Foundation, Turgay Aldemir, and board members attended the program. Seyre Batuk and Celal Er, on behalf of the Anatolian Student Union, informed the participants about the duties and responsibilities of the union, past activities, and planned events for the upcoming term.The event was organized to help students get to know each other and build new connections.

The Tradesmen Commission held a Family Gathering at the Semt-i İbrahimli Association. The meeting focused on the human effort to make sense of oneself and life in the digital age. Participants discussed the role of religion in our lives, seeking answers to questions such as: “Are we making an effort to live the religion we believe in?” and “Are we able to put theoretical knowledge into practice in daily life?” Following the meeting, it was decided to gather regularly every two weeks.