Members and volunteers of the Association for Women's Rights Against Discrimination (AKDER) gave Hygiene and Women's Health Training at Bülbülzade Foundation İslahiye Biçki Sewing Workshop.On Thursday, May 23, Hygiene and Women's Health Training was given by expert doctors consisting of AKDER members and volunteers with the participants of the Biçki and Sewing workshop, which continues its activities in Islahiye.Protection of women's health in collective living spaces, preventive methods against home-container accidents, exercises against back and neck pain were on the agenda of the training.

The Read and Comment Project 2nd Period camp was held in Osmaniye Aslantaş Youth Campground between May 24-26. During the camp process; topics in the context of reading such as reading adventure, intellectual readings were discussed by invited speakers. An introductory event was held on the first day of the camp. On the second day of the camp, mainly selected topics were covered and invited speakers made their presentations.The program started by reading the translation of Surah Asr. Afterwards, Cevat Bal, Board Member of Anatolian Federation, Nesrin Karataş, Board Member of Ilsan-Der, and Muhammed Şamil Kılıçparlar, President of AÖB, made their greeting speeches. He thanked the participants of the Read and Comment Project for their contribution to the project and their participation in the camp. Provincial Director of Youth Services Kadir Dündar conveyed the greetings of Osmaniye Provincial Director of Youth and Sports Yusuf Çebi to the participants.Turgay Aldemir, in his speech titled “The Process of Building with Knowledge: Reading and Action in Civil Society”, emphasized the concept of reading and shared his own experiences about the adventure of reading. Aldemir continued his speech with quotes from important writers and thinkers such as Sadettin Ökten and İbrahim Kalın. Touching on his experiences during his time in Gaza and Mecca, he concluded his speech with the following words: “The most basic concept that will emerge in intellectualism is ‘life’. Everything must meet with life so that it can come alive and exist. As the hadith says, read little but often and continuously, it should be regular. Change when you get bored and read in different fields. Apart from reading in many fields, I read novels when I get bored. Do so.”Mahsum Aytepe in his speech; “The Power of Ideas: Multicultural Life License” in his speech. Aytepe, who especially touched upon the concept of being amazed, said, “Being amazed and admired is one of the most special talents of human beings. Trying to ask what is not asked is the greatest virtue to ask what is different. Asking what no one asks when no one asks, requires others to think about it.”In her speech, Hale Bayırbaş made a speech titled “The Basics of Critical Reading”. Bayırbaş emphasized the importance of critical reading, what we should pay attention to in the way we access the sources, which filters we should pass the source used to know the author's world of meaning.On the last day of the program, a fun and productive time was spent by playing a taboo game where books were at the center and the winning group was presented with book gifts. The camp program ended after a collective photo shoot.

Turkey Technology Team (T3) Foundation President Elvan Hıdır Kuzucu, members of the board of directors and the accompanying team visited our foundation.During the visit, information was given about the activities and studies we carry out as Bülbülzade Foundation. In addition, DENEYAP workshops in Gaziantep and Syrian regions were discussed. Consultations were held about the regions and activities.After the information given about the member organizations, cultural centers, workshops and commissions within Bülbülzade Foundation, opinions were exchanged about the joint activities that can be carried out.

Tafsir readings organized by the Mosaic Women's Association within the scope of the Thematic Readings Program continue.On Saturday, May 24, in the program held at the Bülbülzade Foundation Center, the topic of “Culture of Ambiguity” was discussed by Rabia Aldemir, President of the Mosaic Association, within the framework of Surah Zumar 23 and Surah Ali Imran 7.In the program, which has been continuing regularly since September, the contributions of the participants discussed the difference between ambiguity and ambiguity, the multiple narration of truth, and the culture of ambiguity in society. 

As Bülbülzade Foundation, we offer a meeting and entertainment environment for everyone from 7 to 77 with sports and art shows, 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 in our Gazi city.This year, our preparations for our event, which we will organize in Festival Park between May 30 and June 2, have reached the final stage with our volunteers in this city.Within the framework of the coordinated preparations of our commissions and units operating in our foundation, we are excited for the Charity Bazaar and Spring Festival, which includes the labor of people of all ages, especially our women volunteers.Between May 30th and June 2nd, you and your family are invited to this charity and goodness-laden event that we will organize in Festival Park!

As Bülbülzade Foundation, our new term activities in ESC 51 volunteering projects have started with the participation of our first volunteers from Italy and Ukraine.Our volunteers, whom we will host for about 2 months, will play an active role in areas such as humanitarian aid, language training courses for young people, media and visibility studies, orphan meetings, especially in the earthquake region!This project, which we continue with the slogan “Together We’re Better”, is supported by the Turkish National Agency.

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Anadolu Student Union organized a book analysis at Pusula Kitap Kahve within the scope of Read and Comment Project.Frank Griffel's book “Thinking Islam” was analyzed with the moderation of Furkan Köşker and the presentation of Nurcan Bayar.The book analysis ended with a question and answer session.

As Bülbülzade Foundation, we continue our work in the earthquake zone uninterruptedly. Within the scope of the MEYEM project carried out in cooperation with Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality, the certificates were delivered to the students who successfully completed their courses and succeeded in the exam held by the ministry.These certificates have international validity and will provide a great advantage for students in finding a job.As the Foundation, we are trying to shed light on the future of young earthquake survivors by continuing our support in the fields of education and employment.

Ali Haydar Ustaosmanoğlu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Turkish Youth NGOs Platform and Board Members Kürşat Karaca, Mustafa Alkan, Muhammed Şamil Kılıçparlar and Kaan Akın visited our Foundation President Turgay Aldemir.During the meeting, mutual information was given about the establishment of TGSP and the activities carried out by our Foundation.We would like to thank TGSP Chairman Ali Haydar Ustaosmanoğlu and the members of the Board of Directors for their visit.

Bülbülzade Foundation Teacher Unit analyzed Amin Maalouf's book “Labyrinth” with the participation of teachers and foundation volunteers.Mesut Aydağ, who made the opening speech at the beginning of the program, talked about the social-cultural activities and educational programs throughout the year and emphasized the gains of the continuity of book analysis.After the opening speech, Educator İbrahim Özmantar, who took the floor to moderate the program, gave information about Amin Maalouf's life and life. The book analysis program, which continued with mutual discussions, ended with a question and answer session.

As Bülbülzade Foundation, we believe that each sapling in the Kurtuluş Forest is a big step towards a greener and more livable world. You can be a partner in this great step and contribute to nature by planting a fruitful tree sapling.HOW TO DONATE A SAPLING?You can make your sapling donations very easily:Online Donation: You can donate saplings quickly and securely using our online donation system on our website.Bank Transfer: You can also support our Foundation's bank accounts directly by wire transfer/EFT.WHAT DOES A SAPLING DONATION CHANGE?Ecological Balance: Fruiting trees increase biodiversity by creating natural habitats for birds and other wildlife.Social Benefit: It brings society closer to nature and strengthens ecological awareness.Combating Climate Change: Trees absorb carbon dioxide, improving air quality and helping to combat climate change.SAPLING DONATION FEEThe donation amount to plant a fruit tree in the Kurtuluş Forest is only 250 ₺. Each sapling will be planted in your name and its contribution to nature will continue to increase as it grows.Every investment in nature is an important step towards leaving a livable world for future generations. Come on, take this step and support a sustainable environment by donating a fruit tree to Kurtuluş Forest!