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.

On Thursday, 19 December 2024, the 2nd Negotiation Meeting with the theme of “Young People's Ideas in the Construction of New Syria” was held at the Bülbülzade Foundation headquarters. The event, organized by the Anatolian Student Union, was met with intense participation and interest.In the meeting, which started at 17:00, the suggestions and solutions of young people for the construction process of the new Syria were discussed. The program was organized in an interactive format, allowing participants to actively share their ideas. Discussions focused on the role of youth in education, economy, social cohesion and peace-building.The young people participating in the event emphasized the importance of such platforms for the exchange of ideas and the production of common solutions, and expressed their hopes and expectations for the future. At the end of the meeting, it was decided to report the suggestions and forward them to the relevant authorities.

On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, a talk was held at Bülbülzade Foundation Winter Garden with the participation of Green Crescent President Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Dinç. In the program organized with the theme of “Psychological Resilience”, Dr. Dinç discussed the methods of coping with the difficulties faced by individuals in their lives and made evaluations on the importance of psychological resilience.The program ended after the questions and answers of the participants.

The Tradesmen Commission, which operates within the Bülbülzade Foundation, organized a Hasbihal Program with Turgay Aldemir, President of the Foundation, moderated by Mustafa Uncuer. The program was held on Tuesday, December 17 at the Bülbülzade Foundation headquarters.In the program, which started with a dinner with the participation of the members of the Tradesmen Commission, Foundation President Turgay Aldemir made important evaluations on the latest situation in the recently liberated regions of Syria. Writer Yıldız Ramazanoğlu also participated in the program. She shared her perspective and thoughts on the current process with the participants.The Hasbihal Program ended after the question and answer session. 

On Friday, December 13, Psychologist Zeynep Kömür performed the “Subconscious Forest Test” at İslahiye Yaşam 1 Child Life Center.Applied to women between the ages of 20 and 45, the “Subconscious Forest Test” is a projective test that aims to understand the inner world and unconscious processes of individuals. Participants express their emotional states and the main themes in their lives through the symbols they encounter in the forest and the emotions they feel. The test results can be used to increase self-awareness and guide therapeutic processes.Psychological support programs will continue periodically.

An analysis of Norman G. Finkelstein's book “Holocaust Industry” was realized within the scope of the Read and Comment project of the Anatolian Student Union. With the presentation of İbrahim Özmantar and moderated by Tevfik Çayraz, the facts of the Holocaust were discussed.In his book “Holocaust Industry”, Finkelstein explains how the suffering of the Holocaust was monetized and how this money was withheld from the real Holocaust victims, and how the US used the Jewish lobby and Israel. He warns the reader not to believe in crocodile tears. He reminds the reader that anyone who remains silent about Israel's actions cannot be sincere in his opposition to the Holocaust, and that those who perpetrated the Holocaust and those who deny or exploit it are cut from the same cloth.