Deputy Minister of Family and Social Policies Yavuz Selim Kıran visited our Foundation on Wednesday, March 20. Among the topics discussed during the visit were projects for children and Eke work, migration and migrants, and the work carried out in the earthquake zone for 13 months.We would like to thank Mr. Yavuz Selim and Mr. Mutlu, Provincial Director of Family and Social Policies for their visit. 

The iftar program organized every year by the Tradesmen Commission operating within the Bülbülzade Foundation was held on Wednesday, March 20 at the Foundation headquarters. Tradesmen, public institutions, technical staff, office staff and many volunteers participated in the iftar program.The Iftar Program started with the recitation of the Holy Quran recited by Ali Topaloğlu. After the Iftar treats, a prayer was made by İbrahim Özmantar. As the program continued, Hamdi Keleş, Chairman of the Trades Commission, made an information and greeting speech about the activities carried out. In his speech, Hamdi Keleş shared information about many issues such as general programs, routine monthly morning prayers, forest activities, activities with families, summer courses for children, support for other commissions.He also stated that the effect of the earthquake last year, the labor, dedication and volunteers spent to heal the wounds, as well as the tradesmen are both active and materially with our earthquake-stricken citizens.The program continued with the recitation of the Holy Quran recited by Murat Uncuer.The Iftar Program ended with introductions and mingling in the following hours.

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Bülbülzade Foundation Iftar, which is traditionally organized by Bülbülzade Foundation every year, was held at the Foundation Center this year. A large number of participants attended the iftar program. Many people attended the Iftar Program, including MPs, Local Government, Universities, Public Institutions, Neighborhood tradesmen, neighbors, Mosque Imams, School Principals, Foundation Units, Anatolian Federation Member Associations.Traditional Iftar Program started with Ney recital and recitation of the Holy Quran. Then a prayer was read by Gaziantep Provincial Mufti Hüseyin Hazırlar who attended the program. As the program continued, Turgay Aldemir, President of Bülbülzade Foundation, started his greeting speech.In his speech, Turgay Aldemir drew attention to the human tragedy in Gaza. Aldemir continued his speech by saying "We are spending a month of Ramadan in the shadow of the human tragedy in Gaza". The main points touched upon in the speech;"This time last year, we were experiencing the most intense and hottest moments of the earthquake. We were mobilized with our volunteers in the field, in every corner of the region, to meet the basic needs of our citizens. Our volunteers were breaking iftar together with people affected by the earthquake rather than their own families... At this point, the basic needs in the earthquake region were shaped as socio-cultural activities, vocational courses, child-friendly areas, social areas, skill-based training activities... As we have seen both in the earthquake process and in the humanitarian drama in Gaza, we have seen that civil society structures are the structures that promise hope to humanity in multiple crises."Aldemir mentioned the following in his remarks about Civil Society Organizations and Volunteers;"As individuals who carry out voluntary activities in civil structures, each of us has certain responsibilities regarding society, the environment and humanity..."Lastly, Turgay Aldemir on the fact that our age is open to rapid innovations and changes;"While sidewalks, buildings and cities are being renewed, it is unthinkable for us, the conscience of cities, to stand still. Every renewal brings with it new needs...".Participants who made speeches on the stage in the continuation of the program; Gaziantep Islamic Science and Technology University Rector Şehmus Demir, Gaziantep MP Bünyamin Bozgeyik and Mehmet Bozgeyik, one of the ancient rulers and former MPs of Gaziantep, expressed their gratitude for the iftar invitations of Bülbülzade Foundation for their sincere conversations and kind hospitality.The Traditional Iftar Program ended with acquaintances and mingling.

The second activity of the Erasmus+ KA210 "Civil Society 5.0 and Digital Transformation Guide" project, supported by the Turkish National Agency and implemented by Bülbülzade Foundation, was held in Huelva, Spain.The second activity of the project, whose first activity was completed at the Anadolu Federation Headquarters with participants from Spain, was organized in the city of Huelva hosted by Inercia Digital SL with the participants who provided mobility from Bülbülzade Foundation to Spain.The program, which took place between 4 March - 10 March 2024, was completed with an expert presentation, workshop and certificate presentation. In addition, within the scope of the cultural activities within the project, the participants visited Granada, Cordoba and Seville, the ancient heritage of Andalusia.In the final phase of the project, a Digital Transformation Guide for NGOs will be created as a concrete output.

On Monday, March 18th, the iftar program was sponsored by Ravanda Carpet and hosted by the Foundation. The iftar program contributed to bringing families and children together.The program started with the recitation of the Qur'an, continued with the greeting speech of the President of the Association Yunus Atilla Hamallar, followed by iftar and prayers.Finally, the program ended with an entertaining theater show for children.

On Friday, March 16th, a Boat Fasting event was organized at the Foundation headquarters. In the program, Kaf Mountain Storyteller Meddah Yusuf Duru told the story of Hüda and the Fasting Bird for the children who attended the event. After the storytelling, the children broke their fast with the adhan and prayer.The event ended after the photo shoot.

The iftar program of the Anatolian Student Union, which is held every year during Ramadan, was held this year as well. The iftar program was hosted by the Foundation. Young people and students came together in the iftar program, which added meaning to the unity.The program ended with collective photo shoots after dinner.

Foundation President Turgay Aldemir, opinion leaders, businessmen, educators, public and NGO representatives from Gaziantep and surrounding provinces and districts, Syrian guests, volunteers and many other guests attended the iftar program.Greeting speeches started with the speech of Mustafa El Hüseyin, President of Gaziantep Syrian Community.Mustafa El Hüseyin; “I am honored to be with you at the iftar program organized in cooperation with Gaziantep Syrian Community, Bülbülzade Foundation and Migrant Services. I wish Allah's mercy to our citizens who lost their lives due to the devastating earthquake that occurred in the south of Turkey and the north of Syria. We will continue to overcome this difficult process by joining hands together. We have always been united by destiny in these lands, in wars and natural disasters. Borders could not prevent our unity of destiny. After the earthquake, we realized that we are all refugees, rich and poor, mad and old, and this process affected everyone. We will reshape our future perspective by taking lessons from what happened.”Turgay Aldemir then delivered a greeting speech. Aldemir said, "Dear friends, welcome to you all. Thank you all for joining this beautiful table. We have many memories and stories together. This city has accumulated many memories of its people. But on February 6, the earth shook and the fault line broke, making us migrants like you. With this earthquake, we once again realized what it means to be homeless. We lost thousands of Syrian and Turkish people in this earthquake. This pain reminded us of our brotherhood and friendship. Ramadan is the month of mercy. Remove the distances between you, remove the resentments, because we need to stand upright in this land. We are making these efforts. You are doing it together with us. I thank you for coming. May God grant us to reach Laylat al-Qadr night and Ramadan."Mahmut Kaçmazer, a member of the Foundation's Board of Trustees, said: "I am experiencing the happiness and sincerity of breaking the fast with you in the first days of Ramadan. We are all going through difficult times. The pain of all of us continues to increase one more time. The tests are getting a little heavier. For the sake of this month of Ramadan, may God grant us all to rebuild our destroyed homes, our futures and our hopes together, as every night has a morning. Destiny is in love with effort. I believe that if we strive, we will overcome these situations. May God help and assist us. May Ramadan bring goodness, abundance and peace."Speakers in the hall emphasized brotherhood without discrimination, without any difference between the two nations. They expressed that these difficult processes will be overcome by joining hands together in the reconstruction of the destroyed cities.The program ended with questions, opinions and suggestions. 

The event, which took place in Bülbülzade Foundation on Sunday, March 10, was festive with the intensity of the participants. In the Charity Bazaar, food prepared by volunteers in the kitchen workshops over a one-week period and products produced in the sewing workshops were offered for sale.These sales were organized for the benefit of the Foundation.Mosaic Women's Association would like to thank everyone who contributed and came.

The Child Life Center in Islahiye container city hosts the Winter School program run by volunteer university students. This week, a Painting Workshop was organized as part of the program to increase children's interest in art.In addition, children had a pleasant time playing various games and sportive activities in the open air. The program ended after a photo shoot.

Mosaic Women's Association is organizing a Charity Bazaar on Sunday, March 10. This Sunday's event will feature local products for Ramadan (dolma varieties, yuvalama, small meatballs with sour, stuffed meatballs, etc.). In addition to local products, there will also be jam, food and dessert varieties. The prepared products will be sold.We are waiting for your family participation in our Charity Bazaar, which will take place this Sunday.