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.

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.

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.