Within the scope of ESC Volunteering Projects carried out by BEKAM, an 8-week short-term call for volunteers has been opened. The deadline for application is April 28, 2024.ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONThis activity aims to enable participants to gain social awareness and develop their career-related competencies. The main objectives of this activity are to contribute to the development of skills such as creativity, working in groups, adaptation to digital transformation, green skills, problem solving, intercultural dialogue. Some of our organization's activities are as follows: Sustainable environmental activities (planting, bee breeding, renewable energy applications) Psychosocial support to earthquake victims Science, arts, sports and language trainings for disadvantaged youth and children Humanitarian aid, Academic support for orphaned children, Vocational training courses for disadvantaged women, Activities for young people and adults such as bicycle tours, hiking, nature camping, Within the scope of this activity, the volunteer is expected to contribute to the visibility of our activities listed above in order to reach a wider audience.ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTSAccommodation rooms are for two people. Food and beverage needs will be met by our organization in our facility and 3 meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) will be provided. In addition, according to the data received from the distance band, travel support will be provided in the amount specified in the 2023 ESC application guide. Exceptional expenses such as visa, residence permit, etc. of the participants will also be covered by our organization.TRAINING DURING ACTIVITYParticipants will develop their creativity skills, use of technology, group work and time management skills. They will be guided by mentors and experts who will provide them with a social scientific perspective to improve their problem solving skills. Topics such as digital transformation, new media, sustainable environment, green skills, participation in democratic life are also part of the trainings. All training processes will be planned together in line with the needs of the participating volunteer. In addition, the participant will determine which training he/she wants to receive.PARTICIPANT PROFILEThe characteristics sought for young people who will volunteer in our organization are as follows: ⦁ Having the ability to take photos and/or videos, ⦁ To have editing-montage skills or to be interested in this field, ⦁ A predisposition to work in a team.CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION!

A seminar titled "The Role of Women in Social Life" was held at the Jarablus Anatolian Cultural Center.In the seminar held with the presentation of Gaziantep University Lecturer Arife Taşkıran, Halil Cibran's work "Broken Wings" was discussed.The program ended with a question and answer session with the participants.

The Eid al-Fitr Eid al-Fitr Eid al-Fitr Program organized by the Bülbülzade Foundation Management was held on Friday, April 12, the third day of Eid, at our Foundation Headquarters.Our Foundation President Turgay Aldemir, MP Bünyamin Bozgeyik, members of the board of directors, commission members, volunteers and their families attended the Eid al-Fitr program.In his greeting speech, Turgay Aldemir, President of the Foundation, talked about the fact that we are experiencing a bitter holiday, that we have healed our wounds together with the works carried out in the earthquake regions, and the aids provided without discrimination of race, language and religion. He also emphasized unity, solidarity and brotherhood and congratulated everyone who participated.After the speech, the participants of the Eid celebration program expressed their feelings and thoughts and congratulated the participants on Eid. In the program, children were also celebrated and pocket money was distributed.

Touch Life Orphan Association held the last of the iftar programs organized during Ramadan. Our Foundation President Turgay Aldemir and many volunteers attended the sixth program. Theater artists and children enlivened the program which attracted great interest.We would like to thank the volunteers for their support during the iftar program.

The Aid Unit Iftar Program, which is traditionally organized every year, was held at our Foundation Headquarters.During the iftar program, the aids provided during Ramadan were discussed. Interactive evaluations were made with the participants on the aids.We would like to thank the donors, aid lovers and volunteers for their support.

We organized an iftar program and various activities for children in Murat Sural Container City in Islahiye with Kutu Kutu Tebessüm volunteers.Street activities, Hacivat Karagöz show, various games and cotton candy distribution took place during the day before the iftar program held in the Children's Life Center, which we built in the container city and offered to the service of our citizens affected by the earthquake.After the gifts were given to the children, the program ended after the iftar meal.As Bülbülzade Foundation, we continue to operate in the field with our teams since the first day of the earthquake.

"Ramadan Consultation", which we traditionally organize every year as Bülbülzade Foundation, was held at the foundation center this year with the participation of our volunteers.The speakers of the Ramadan Consultation, where the activities of our foundation were evaluated and opinions on the planning of the next period were received, were Anadolu Federation Board Member Mahsum Aytepe, Bülbülzade Foundation Board Members Rabia Aldemir and Fadime Eminoğlu.The Ramadan Consultation, where the topics of "Good Person, Effective Word, Lasting Work", "Volunteerism and Foundation People" and "Lesson Rings-Reading Groups" were discussed, ended with the evaluation speech of Turgay Aldemir, President of Bülbülzade Foundation. 

A meeting of Syrian opinion leaders and iftar program was organized with the participation of Gaziantep Governor Kemal Çeber and provincial directors.Gaziantep Governor Kemal Çeber, Gaziantep MP Bünyamin Bozgeyik, Bülbülzade Foundation President Turgay Aldemir, Provincial Police Chief Celal Özcan, Provincial Gendarmerie Commander Halil Şen, Provincial Director of National Education Yasin Tepe, Provincial Director of Migration Management Mehmet Erkoç, NGO representatives, writers and opinion leaders attended the Syrian opinion leaders meeting organized by the Migrant Services Center and Gaziantep Syrian Community under the coordination of Bülbülzade Foundation.At the meeting; returns, problems identified in the field and solution proposals, education and aid work, work in safe zones and developments in the country's agenda were discussed.

Touch Life Orphan Association added a new one to the iftar programs organized during Ramadan. A large number of participants attended the fifth program. Theater artists and children were the ones who enlivened the program which attracted great interest.We would like to thank the volunteers who supported the iftar program.

Touch Life Orphan Association held the fourth of its Iftar Programs during Ramadan.Clown and Hacivat Karagöz shows were exhibited after the Iftar Program.We would like to thank the volunteers who provided all kinds of support for the Iftar program.

Turgay Aldemir, President of the Foundation, Mehmet Nezir Gül, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Education of the Ministry of National Education, Cemal Gülistan, Şahinbey District Director of National Education, Zekeriya Efiloğlu, Head of GBB Youth Services and Sports Department, representatives of education unions and NGOs, volunteer teachers and their families and many guests attended the iftar program.Speaking at the program, Mesut Aydağ, the head of the Teacher Commission, mentioned the activities of Bülbülzade Foundation Teacher Commission during the pandemic and earthquake. He emphasized that teachers and education are at the center of everything.The program ended after the speeches and mutual conversation.

As Bülbülzade Foundation, we have been gifting thousands of children and families in need every year since 1994.In our Foundation's Clothing Store, we offer our families and children the opportunity to buy clothes as if they were shopping.We would like to thank our precious donors for their great contributions in providing this opportunity.