Within the scope of the first activity of the Erasmus+ KA210 "Active Citizenship Guide for Young People" project carried out by Bilimder and supported by the Turkish National Agency, our youth workers attended the "Active Citizenship from a Theoretical Perspective" workshop in Vilnius, Lithuania.The activity, hosted by the project partner Tavo Europa, started with introductions and introductions. A total of 18 participants took part in the activity where topics such as active citizenship and participation in democratic life; active citizenship awareness for CSOs working in the youth field; competencies that CSOs and young people should have for active citizenship were discussed. In addition to expert presentations, a seminar on "Youth NGOs and Active Citizenship" was organized by Turgay Aldemir, President of Bülbülzade Foundation.After the presentations and sessions, a trip was organized to the Civic Education Center at the Lithuanian Prime Minister's Residence and the Lithuanian Parliament.The second edition of the activity, which ended with the presentation of YouthPass certificates to the participants, will be held in Gaziantep on October 26-31, 2024.At the end of the project, "Active Citizenship Guide for Youth" and "Active Citizenship Education Curriculum for Youth" will be created with the contributions of both partner organizations.

Citizens gathered at the program organized by Gaziantep Al-Quds Platform at Millet Mosque and prayed the funeral prayer in absentia for Martyr Ismail Haniyeh. After the prayer, the Holy Quran was read and prayers were made for Heniyye and all martyrs.

The Summer School organized within the scope of Bülbülzade Foundation's summer activities in Nurdağı and İslahiye regions, where we have been working since the first day of the earthquake, has ended. The Summer School in the earthquake zone, which took place between July 1 and August 2, was completed with 26 volunteer educators from the Anatolian Student Union.Volunteer educators stayed in the container city and interacted with children and container city residents. During the Earthquake Zone Summer School, students were offered an educational and entertaining summer program with various courses and activities such as the Holy Quran, Values Education, Life of Prophets, Life of Prophet Muhammad, Manners, Mind and Intelligence Games, Street Games. 

The Painting Club, which we started with excitement at Bülbülzade Foundation Katre Art Center, continues to share our passion for art with our young people! In our workshops, our young people explore the world of art with charcoal and acrylic painting techniques.Under the guidance of our teachers supported by the European Solidarity Program, our workshops offer participants the opportunity to gain experience in this dynamic technique. Accompanied by our teachers, our young people discover the color world of acrylic paint and the application techniques of the charcoal workshop, and develop their artistic talents.We look forward to seeing the progress of our young people and the works they create in this journey full of art. Don't forget to click on the link below for detailed information and application!You can join us to participate in an experience full of art and unleash your creativity! 💫Application Form: https://forms.gle/cwbZJWTeBdgQjMd69

A Nature Camp was organized at Gizem Doğan Campground with the students attending the Summer School at İslahiye and Nurdağı Child Life Centers. The camp, which took place on July 27-28, offered both educational and entertaining activities to the children, enabling them to spend two full days.On the first day of the camp program, students participated in various sports activities such as archery, climbing and bocce. In the evening, the children gathered around the campfire and had fun with music and educational games.After four weeks of summer school education at İslahiye and Nurdağı Child Life Centers, the children ended the camp program with a visit to Gaziantep Zoo.

Bülbülzade Foundation Life Giving Jobs Boarding Camp organized a special camp for girls between the ages of 13-17 between July 15-28. This camp, which contributed to the personal and social development of the students, offered young girls a full summer school with various workshops and lessons.Various workshops and classes were held during the camp. The workshops included; Kitchen Workshop, Sewing Workshop, Brooch Workshop, Applied Science Workshop, Drama, Psychology, Media Trip, Katre Trip, Foundation Trip. In the lessons organized; Qur'anic Parables, Exemplary Personalities, A Concept, A Surah, Article Readings, Book Analysis, Madamliness / Courtesy, Poetry Readings on Jerusalem were organized with various contents.During the camp, participants gained practical skills by learning how to cook in Kitchen Workshops, gained stage experience in Drama courses and learned to express themselves better. In addition, through activities such as the Foundation Trip and Media Trip, young people had the opportunity to learn about different fields and raise awareness on social issues. These various activities developed both their creative and social skills.On July 27-28, a nature camp was organized at the Gizem Doğan Campground. The nature camp provided participants with two enjoyable days of fun and educational activities. At the Gizem Doğan Campground, participants experienced various sports activities such as Archery, Climbing and Bocce. In the evening, participants gathered around the campfire and enjoyed music and conversations. On the last day of the camp, participants were given "Search and Rescue Training" to raise awareness on this important issue.The closing program of the camp allowed young people to share their experiences and achievements gained during the camp. This special event allowed the participants to showcase what they had learned and to see the progress they had made with their own eyes. The camp contributed greatly to the young girls getting to know themselves better, increasing their self-confidence and motivating them for a future full of inspiration. Bülbülzade Foundation's Life Giving Jobs Boarding Camp has made a significant improvement in the lives of the participants.

Citizens gathered at the program organized by Gaziantep Al-Quds Platform at 15 July Democracy Square and prayed the evening prayer. After the prayer, the Holy Quran was read and prayers were made for Heniyye and all martyrs.After the prayer, speeches were made by members of the Jerusalem platform. And then slogans were chanted against Israel. Gaziantep Al-Quds Platform President Murat Şahin invited everyone to the funeral prayer in absentia to be held on Friday after the burial of Heniyye's body.

The second parent meeting was held within the scope of summer school in our Anatolian Culture Centers operating in safe regions. In the fourth week of the summer schools organized in Azaz, Jarabulus, Afrin and Elbab Anatolian Culture Centers, we came together with the parents of the students receiving education in our centers.In the meeting, the development processes of the students and the contributions of Anadolu Kültür Centers to the region were discussed. Parents showed great interest in the meeting in order to observe the contributions to the education and development of their children and to be more involved in the education process.

Do not call those who are killed in the way of Allah “dead”. Nay, they are alive, but you do not know.(Al-Baqarah 2/154)We are witnesses to the martyrdom of Ismail Haniyya, who dedicated his life to the struggle against the Zionists, who rebelled against oppression and fought in the way of Allah, who did not let the occupied lands of the homeland be trampled upon by the cruel and inhuman angels, and who sacrificed his children and many of his friends for this cause, and who drank the sherbet of martyrdom as a result of a treacherous and cowardly attack. May Allah grant patience to his family and all Muslims.O Lord, make the Muslims victorious.

Touch Life Orphan Association organized a seminar to guide students who will take the university exam. In the seminar organized under the leadership of Guidance Counselor Sadun Germeyan, how students should act in the post-exam preference processes was discussed in detail.During the seminar, students' questions were answered, guidance was given on the preference processes and valuable information was shared on career planning. Sadun Germeyan stated that making the right choice is of great importance for students to take firm steps forward in the future.

As Bülbülzade Foundation, we have been providing clothes and food parcels to thousands of children and families in need since 1994. Our ‘Dress Another Child’ project, which we carry out regularly every month, continues.Our aid unit offers our families and children the opportunity to buy clothes in a store environment in the Clothing Store of our foundation.We would like to thank our valuable donors for their great contributions in providing this opportunity.

Since February 6, Bülbülzade Foundation, which has been providing various trainings and activities for children and adults in the earthquake zone, continues to raise hopes with the summer schools that started on July 2 at the Child Life Centers in İslahiye and Nurdağı. The summer schools, organized with university students from all over Turkey, offer educational and entertaining activities for children.The summer schools will continue until August 2, during which time children will have the opportunity to both learn and have fun. After the summer schools, trainings and activities in the earthquake zone will continue throughout the year at the Children's Life Centers and Sewing Workshops. Bülbülzade Foundation continues to touch the lives of children and adults in the earthquake-affected region, giving them hope and support.