As Bülbülzade Foundation, we have been providing clothing aid to thousands of children and families in need every year since 1994. Through the Aid Unit of our Foundation, families and children in need can choose and buy their clothes in a shopping store environment. In December, a new clothing donation was made within the scope of the “Dress Another Child” campaign.Within the scope of the Social Sensitivity project, face painting and various activities were organized for children with volunteers from Gaziantep University and the Anatolian Student Union.We would like to sincerely thank Touch Life Orphan Association, Anadolu Student Union, Bülbülzade Foundation and BEKAM ESC volunteers who contributed to the “Dress a Child” campaign and our valuable supporters who donated.

BEKAM held its second Focus Group Meeting with the title “Psychological Degradation of Human from Modernism to Postmodernism” moderated by Gaziantep Provincial Director of National Education Dr. Erdal Kılınç.The Science Education Culture Research Center, which organizes Focus Group Meetings under the title of Human Degradation, discussed psychological degradation with the participation of relevant people in the field and moderated by Dr. Erdal Kılınç. In the meeting where the foundations of modernism and psychology were discussed, issues such as modern man trying to keep up with the pace of change in society, isolation, consumer culture, loss of empathy, the age of anxiety, distraction were also discussed.The meeting also discussed the need to increase our awareness and adopt a value-centered life in order to prevent technological developments from turning into disruptions.BEKAM's focus group meetings will continue with sessions consisting of different perspectives and sub-headings on “Human Degradation”.

Gaziantep Provincial Director of National Education Erdal Kılınç visited our Foundation President Turgay Aldemir with the accompanying delegation.During the visit, information was given about the educational activities carried out by our foundation in Gaziantep, safe zones and İslahiye and Nurdağı earthquake zones. In order to further develop and expand these activities, ideas were exchanged and cooperation opportunities were evaluated.Following the visit, Provincial Director of National Education Erdal Kılınç visited Katre Art and Science Center of our foundation. After receiving detailed information about the projects and activities carried out here, Kılınç visited the courses and chatted with teachers and students.

A new critical study organized within the framework of Bülbülzade Foundation's book and article reviews was held on December 27th at the Foundation Center. The critique session started with a presentation by Turgay Aldemir, President of the Foundation. Aldemir emphasized that critical studies play an important role in understanding our accumulation of history, culture and civilization, and drew attention to the importance of such events in keeping social memory alive and offering different perspectives.In the critical study, the article titled “Aleppo: The Caravan City of the Ottoman Empire” in the archives of Georgetown University in the United States, which is considered an important academic work, was discussed. The participants shed light on the historical background of Aleppo through the article. Focusing on the economic, architectural and cultural structure of Aleppo during the Ottoman period, the discussions revealed the city's central role in caravan trade, its socio-cultural richness and cosmopolitan identity in detail.Participants included academics, historians and experts in related fields. During the meeting, in-depth discussions were held on the strategic position of Aleppo during the Ottoman Empire, as well as the trade routes and caravanserais that shaped its economic structure. The city's architectural fabric, cultural diversity and regional influences were also discussed.

Anatolian Student Union Secondary Education Unit analyzed Turgay Aldemir's book “Journey to O'na” with high school students. Necip Sohbet and Mira Çelik presented the analysis program hosted by Bülbülzade Foundation under the moderation of Nesibe Çetinkaya.“The work, which presents important sections from the life of the Prophet, calls people of all ages to take advice and travel to Him with its exemplary parables. He was a value that sprouted from the bosom of the society he lived in. His trade was characterized by trust. This trust also manifested itself in his generosity and humility in his neighborliness. Because he would never go to bed hungry while his neighbor was hungry. He put servitude at the center of his life. He emphasized qiyam at night and sıyam (fasting) during the day. His righteous deeds encompassed every aspect of his life. His practical life was also in integrity and harmony with life. He was the master of the universe, the Messenger of Allah, Muhammad (peace be upon him). Our duty today is to turn our direction towards him and travel to him.”

Bülbülzade Foundation Secondary Education Unit organized a volleyball tournament with female students in high school subject groups. In the tournament, students from four different subject groups played against each other in pairs.The students said that they were very satisfied with the sports activities and expressed that they would like to organize activities related to sports and healthy life at regular intervals. The Volleyball Tournament ended with the presentation of gifts and a group photo shoot.

Children and Youth Unit and Secondary Education Unit of Bülbülzade Foundation visited Fatma Rezzan - Mehmet Ragıp Güzelbey Children's University Discovery Campus.During the visit, information was exchanged with the administration and educators about the activities carried out at the Discovery Campus. They were also informed about the activities and projects of the Children and Youth Unit and the Secondary Education Unit. Consultations were held on activities and projects that can be done jointly.

The “Cleaning Aleppo” program, jointly organized by Bülbülzade Foundation and White Helmets Association, started with an event in the city square. The cleaning campaign, which started with the participation of hundreds of volunteers and vehicles, continued with the work carried out all over Aleppo after the statements made.The opening of the event was attended by Aleppo Governor Abdulwahap Daas, President of the Anatolian Federation Turgay Aldemir, Director of the White Helmets Association Muhammed Basel Kırşanu, businessman Dr. Mahmut Farzat, President of Bekam Association Mehmet Ali Eminoğlu and President of Gaziantep Syrian Community Mustafa El Hüseyin.Within the scope of the program, Aleppo Governorate, Aleppo University, city square, sidewalks, parks, streets and many other points were cleaned. University and high school students as well as young people actively participated in the event, which aimed to give the city a hopeful color again.The cleaning campaign will last for a week and will continue in different parts of Aleppo. This step to restore the city to its former glory received great support from both participants and the public.

Turgay Aldemir, President of Bülbülzade Foundation, Mehmet Ali Eminoğlu, President of Bekam Association, Mustafa El Hüseyin, President of Gaziantep Syrian Community, foundation volunteers, unit managers and related officials visited Aleppo University Rector Prof. Dr. Fawaz Şehne within the scope of the program they organized to Aleppo city.The visit program started with the “Cleaning Aleppo City” event with the White Helmets and a meeting with the Governor of Aleppo. Afterwards, the delegation met with the Rector of Aleppo University and exchanged views on the current situation of the university and possible future cooperation.During the meeting, detailed information was received about the number of students, academic staff structure, active faculties and projects carried out at Aleppo University. In addition, information was provided about Bülbülzade Foundation's Anatolian Cultural Centers operating in safe regions, academic studies on migration and Syria, published reports, National Agency projects and studies carried out within the scope of the European Solidarity Corps (ESC).The visit ended with a group photo session.

Turgay Aldemir, President of the Anatolian Federation, Mehmet Ali Eminoğlu, President of Bekam Association, Mustafa El Hüseyin, President of Gaziantep Syrian Community, volunteers, unit managers and related officials of the foundation opened the “Bülbülzade Foundation Aleppo Liaison and Consultancy Office” located in an area close to Aleppo Square during their visit program to Aleppo.The opening ceremony was attended by Turgay Aldemir, President of the Anatolian Federation, Abdulwahap Daas, Governor of Aleppo, Muhammed Basel Kırşanu, Director of the White Helmets Association, businessman Dr. Mahmut Farzat, Mehmet Ali Eminoğlu, President of Bekam Association and Mustafa El Hüseyin, President of Gaziantep Syrian Community.Bülbülzade Foundation Aleppo Liaison and Consultancy Office aims to provide guidance services to the people living in Aleppo, to cooperate with local government and non-governmental organizations, to develop projects in social, cultural and educational fields within the scope of early recovery efforts, and to provide consultancy services for youth and women.Following the opening ceremony, the delegation exchanged ideas on the activity plans of the office and the projects to be realized in the region.

Mozaik Women and Family Association held the first book analysis of the semester on Saturday, December 21 at Bülbülzade Foundation Center with Sinan Canan's book “The Meaning of Life” with the narration of Zeynep Aksu and Şüheda Uygun.“It is a fundamental issue that everyone asks themselves from time to time, and even if they don't, they are always looking for it, sometimes consciously but mostly unconsciously. We, who “have to give meaning to things all the time” due to the ability called reason, desire that our existence here also has a meaning. We think of happiness as two things: pleasure and freedom from pain. There is a commonality in the things we enjoy: It ends. As human beings, we are the only beings who know that the food we eat, the relationship, any pleasurable activity will end. We know that the pleasure we receive will end, so while it gives us a lot of pleasure, at the same time we experience the sadness that it will end.”The book analysis ended after a question and answer session with the participants.

Turgay Aldemir, President of Bülbülzade Foundation, and the accompanying delegation attended the launch of the Individual Restorative Measures (IRM) Project organized by the Civil Law Association on Wednesday, December 18 at Zade Life Hotel. At the launch, the details of IRM, one of the most important projects for human rights violations, justice and social reparation processes, were shared with the public.*850 Victims Supported*The project was implemented for 850 former inmates of Sednaya Prison who have been subjected to gross human rights violations, traumatized and disengaged from social life for many years. Within the scope of the work, victims are provided with support in four main areas:* * Psychological Support:* Therapy sessions were organized with expert psychologists to help them overcome their traumas and regain their mental health.* * Livelihood Support:* Vocational training programs and job opportunities were provided to help former prisoners gain economic independence.* *Educational Services:* Personal development and vocational training courses were organized for victims whose education processes were interrupted or who did not have the opportunity to receive education.* *Health Services:* Comprehensive health services and treatment were provided to help them cope with their physical health problems. *An Important Step for Justice and Social Reparation*Speaking at the launch, representatives of the Civil Law Association stated that the IRM Project not only aims to bring individuals back to life, but also offers an important model for ensuring social peace and justice. It was also emphasized that the project aims to raise awareness on human rights violations during times of war and oppression.