Located between Adana-Şanlıurfa Highway and Gaziantep-Kahramanmaraş road, Bülbülzade Foundation Liberation Forest aims to convey the struggle of the people for independence to future generations.With an area of 250,000 square meters, the Liberation Forest is one of the most important green areas in the region, with 21,130 pines, 6,520 almonds, 1,600 pomegranates and 5,750 different tree species. The forest is located in the place where on January 20, 1920, during the War of Independence, Mullah Mehmet Karayılan led a raid against the French occupation troops and liberated Gaziantep and Kahramanmaraş from occupation. For this reason, this forest, created by the Bülbülzade Foundation in dedication to our heroic soldiers who were martyred and veterans in the War of Independence, is named “Liberation Forest” and keeps their memories alive.The forest area also includes social areas such as activity areas, activity tents, hiking trails, children's playgrounds, camping areas, picnic tables and shaded resting areas.

Turgay Aldemir, President of Bülbülzade Foundation, and the accompanying delegation visited Azzam Hancı, President of Midad Association, and Dr. Muhammed Wajih Cuma, who was appointed as Aleppo Provincial Health Director in Syria.During the visit, in addition to evaluating the joint activities and past work between Turkey and Syria, consultations were held on new projects that can be carried out in Aleppo. Issues such as youth projects in Aleppo, family workshops and bringing together writers' associations in Turkey and Syria were also discussed.During the visit of Midad Association, where the current situation in the field of education was also evaluated, it was shared that there are approximately 2400 schools in Aleppo, 2000 of them are in need of serious restoration and 400 of them are completely unusable. It was emphasized that Midad Association, which stands out with its work in the field of education, will continue to play an important role in this process.During the visit to Aleppo Health Directorate, the importance of the support given to the health activities in Syria was emphasized. In addition, consultations were held on new activities and projects in the field of health.

Bülbülzade Foundation also took part in the Gaziantep Family Year Festival organized within the scope of the “Family Year” in cooperation with the Ministry of Family and Social Services, Gaziantep Governorship and Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality by opening a stand. Starting on May 16, 2025 and lasting for 3 days in Gaziantep Festivals Park, our foundation participated in the festival with its Secondary Education unit, Katre Art and Science Center, İstikrar Sports Club and Project Office and attracted the attention of visitors with its various activities.Various public and local institutions and non-governmental organizations from Gaziantep participated in the festival, which was opened by the Minister of Family and Social Services, Ms. Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş, and included family-themed activities, good news, raffles and surprises. Bülbülzade Foundation stand attracted great interest from the visitors with various activities. In addition to activities for children such as the “Palestine Flag from Painted Hands” event, fun face painting and mind games; plaster painting, nature, “Mother-Child”, “Father-Child” and “Colorful Canvases” workshops created an environment where family members could spend quality time together. In addition, the “My Notebook” workshop aimed to instill a love of writing in children. Sports activities, traditional children's games and live music concerts organized by the Foundation provided visitors with pleasant moments.Especially the Kanun Concert of Katre Art and Science Center, which was staged in the festival area, received great appreciation from the participants. This special concert, integrated with the elegance of the notes, brought together both music lovers and families in an emotional atmosphere.On the first day of the festival, Turgay Aldemir, President of Bülbülzade Foundation, visited the booth area and both followed the work of the foundation on site and gave a message of cooperation and solidarity by visiting the booths of other institutions and organizations. President Aldemir also met with the Minister of Family and Social Services, Ms. Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş, who opened the festival and held a short meeting. This meeting was a meaningful meeting that emphasized both the importance of Gaziantep Family Festival and the contribution of Bülbülzade Foundation to family-themed activities.Gaziantep Family Festival will continue for three days at Festival Park between May 16-17-18, 2025. During the festival, a full program that appeals to all segments of society through educational science and art workshops for children, fairy tale narrations, traditional games; seminars and psychological awareness activities for families and social responsibility projects involving elderly individuals awaits visitors.

Regular meetings continue with the participation of representatives from Bülbülzade Foundation, Migration Coordination Unit, BEKAM, Gaziantep Syrian Community, Migrant Services Center and Fajr Radio.During the online meeting, evaluations were made with the directors of Anadolu Cultural Centers operating in northern Syria, especially in Azaz, Afrin, Jarabulus and Al-Bab, since 2019. During the meeting, detailed information was received about Aleppo Anatolian Cultural Center, which is in the process of renovation, and plans were made to organize a family workshop in Aleppo. In addition, consultations were held on opening a Bülbülzade Foundation Liaison Office in Damascus, sharing the work of all our centers in Syria, including Idlib and Deir ez-Zor, on the foundation's social networks, and the official infrastructure of Fajr Radio, which is planned to be established in Aleppo.The education programs for different age groups and branches in Anatolian Cultural Centers were examined. The preparations for the courses and activities planned for the summer semester and the progress of the students were evaluated.The online meeting ended after discussions on the Bülbülzade Foundation Liaison Office established in Aleppo.

As Bülbülzade Foundation, we would like to see you, our valuable supporters, among us in our sacrifice donation campaign, which we organized in order to support our brothers and sisters affected by the earthquakes of February 6, not to leave the people of Gaza alone, who are victimized by Israeli oppression, and to help those in need living in Syria and various regions of Africa.Turkey Earthquake Zone;The sacrifice price for the earthquake region has been determined as 16.500₺ this year.Gaza;The sacrifice price for Gaza has been determined as 5.000₺ this year. Our Gaza sacrifices will be slaughtered in India and frozen meat will be canned and delivered to our brothers and sisters in Gaza.Syria;The sacrifice price for Syria has been determined as 6.000₺.Africa;The sacrifice price for Africa has been determined as 4.500₺.Your donations will be delivered to our brothers and sisters in need immediately after slaughtering in hygienic conditions and in accordance with Islamic procedures.You can use our online donation system to deliver your donations safely and easily.Click here for “Turkey Earthquake Zone Sacrifice Donation”Click here for “Gaza Sacrifice Donation”Click here for “Syria Sacrifice Donation”Click here for “Africa Sacrifice Donation”.We would like to thank you, our valuable supporters, for supporting our donation campaign.**It is important that you write your name, surname and phone number in the description section. It is necessary for us to receive proxy and send your sacrifice video to your cell phone.

Between May 29 and June 1, Bülbülzade Foundation will host the Traditional Spring Festival with beautiful activities. This enjoyable organization, which will take place in Masal Park and will last for four days, will include fun and educational activities that appeal to participants of all ages.Sports and art shows, local food and dessert stands, handicraft art workshops, live music concerts, special events for children, interviews and mini workshops will be organized throughout the festival. We welcome everyone who wants to have a pleasant time with their family to Masal Park.Participation is free and open to everyone.

İstikrar Sports Center provided free training in taekwondo, volleyball and karate branches on 10-11 May 2025 to bring children together in sports. Nearly 60 children aged 6-14 from various schools and neighborhoods participated in the event.The event, in which children could participate free of charge, started with physical education lessons and warm-up movements accompanied by expert coaches. It then continued with trainings in taekwondo, volleyball and karate branches. After the course, children were given various gifts.Established with the aim of encouraging young people to do sports and raising healthy generations, İstikrar Sports Center's volleyball, taekwondo and karate trainings will continue in the future.For detailed information:📞+90 533 574 30 65📍 Güneykent, 102265. Street No:11, 27470 Şahinbey/Gaziantep

As Bülbülzade Foundation, we offer an environment of conversation and entertainment for everyone from 7 to 77 with sports and art shows, local dishes, desserts and handicraft art workshops, live music concerts, children's festivals, interviews and mini workshops at the Charity Bazaar and Spring Festival, which we have been organizing traditionally for more than 25 years. The planning and preparation meeting of the Charity Bazaar and Spring Festival, which will be held this year as every year, was held on May 12, 2025 at the Bülbülzade Foundation headquarters.Officials from various units including Mozaik Women and Family Association, Touch Life Orphan Association, Aid Unit, Katre Art and Science Center, İstikrar Sports Club, Middle East Media and Communication Center, Migration and Syria Unit participated in the meeting where preparation stages and comprehensive planning were discussed.The Bülbülzade Foundation Charity Bazaar and Spring Festival, which appeals to people of all ages, sports and art shows, local dishes, desserts and handicraft art workshops, live music concerts, children's festivals, interviews and mini workshops will take place on 29-30-31 May and 1 June 2025.

Journalist-Writer Kemal Öztürk visited our foundation president Turgay Aldemir. During the visit, detailed information was given about the activities and projects of Bülbülzade Foundation. He made evaluations about the media in the Syrian field in the new process by watching the work on Fajr Radio within our foundation. In addition, Kemal Öztürk, who drew attention to the importance of media literacy, visited the studios of the Middle East Media and Communication Center within the Bülbülzade Foundation and shared his views on the infrastructure.

The second international activity within the scope of the Erasmus+ KA210 project “Active Citizenship Guide for Young People” carried out by Bilimder and partnered by Tavo Europa from Lithuania was held in Gaziantep between 9-13 May 2025. The event was hosted by Bülbülzade Foundation.During the event, the Guidebook on Active Citizenship for Youth, which is being prepared within the scope of the project, was discussed. The content draft of the guide was evaluated and consultations were held regarding the dissemination process. One of the important topics of the program was the consortium work on the themes of volunteering, democratic participation, digital citizenship and social responsibility.Within the scope of the program, BEKAM President Mehmet Ali Eminoğlu made a presentation on “Active Citizenship Pathways for Youth”. A visit to Gaziantep City Council was also organized during the event. Yusuf Erdem Güzelbey, Chairman of the Executive Board, gave information about the functioning of the council and youth activities. A city tour was organized under the guidance of Hüseyin Rahmi Açıkkol, President of the Sports Working Group.The event ended with the planting of saplings in the Kurtuluş Forest of Bülbülzade Foundation. At the end of the program, YouthPass certificates were presented to all participants. The Active Citizenship Guide for Young People, which is planned to be published in June, will be made available to young people and civil society organizations active in the youth field. The guide will include content that will encourage the active participation of young people in democratic life.The first activity of the project was held in Vilnius, Lithuania on July 27 - August 2, 2024. In the first event, workshops on youth work, youth access to democratic participation processes and basic needs were held and the foundations of the guide were laid.

Bülbülzade Foundation Secondary Education Unit organized two different debate programs for middle and high school students. The debate program for middle school students was held in 4 different groups with a total of 2 rounds as a preliminary elimination competition. In addition, the first stage of the Debate Tournament was organized with the male and female students of Bülbülzade Foundation, Touch Life Orphan Association and Bilimder, hosted by BEKAM.In the middle school debate program, male students debated on the question titles “Does peer bullying affect school success / does it not affect school success?” and female students debated on the question titles “Do smartphones make learning easier / not easier?”.In the first stage of the Debate Tournament organized for high school students, “Social media applications that emphasize visuality should be restricted. / should not be restricted.” and ‘The exam-oriented education system in Turkey blunts students’ creativity. / it does not.” Debates were held on the topic.The final stage of the Debate Tournament, where 2 groups qualified for the final stage, will be held in 2 weeks.

The first study visit of the Erasmus+ KA151 Mobility of Youth Workers project carried out by Bülbülzade Association was hosted by Alaca Association in Tetova, North Macedonia on 5-6 May 2025.In the program attended by 13 youth workers from our organization, the activities carried out for women and young people were examined on site. The second stop of the program will be held on 7-8-9 May in Skopje, hosted by Köprü Association.