Our volunteers organized a study visit to IFS EMMAUS operating in Bosnia and Herzegovina within the scope of the Erasmus+ KA151 Mobility of Youth Workers “Together We Are Stronger, Now and Always - For an Inclusive Future” project implemented by Bülbülzade Association. The mobility of the project, of which Mozaik Association, AKADDER, Semti Ibrahimli Association from Gaziantep are also partners, was carried out in Srebrenica and Doboj cities of Bosnia and Herzegovina between 13-17 May 2025.The program started with a visit to the mothers of Srebrenica who lost their relatives during the 1992-1995 war in Bosnia and Herzegovina and introduced the activities for young people and disadvantaged women carried out under the umbrella of IFS EMMAUS, as well as the shelter and education support services offered to children with limited access to school. Afterwards, our volunteers visited the Srebrenica Memorial Museum and the martyrdom site.After the completion of the activities in Srebrenica, we moved on to the city of Doboj. Here, the Doboj East Women's Association, which carries out women's work, cultural activities and volunteering projects, was visited. During the meeting with the volunteers of the association, a workshop was organized with the agenda of cultural interaction activities carried out by women with their peers and different generations.During the visit to IFS EMMAUS Headquarters in Doboj, a meeting was first held with Hamzalija Okanovic, President of IFS EMMAUS. During the meeting, sustainable activities for disadvantaged youth and women were discussed. Then, the soup kitchen where hot meals are distributed, rehabilitation and therapy centers, dairy farms and greenhouses established to provide economic support to the local community were examined.The five-day on-the-job observation and study visit ended with the presentation of YouthPass certificates to the participants.

Doors Opening to Hope in Syria: Anatolian Culture CentersWithin the scope of education, culture and art activities carried out under the leadership of Bülbülzade Foundation, Anadolu Cultural Centers, which serve in the safe regions of Syria, give hope to the lives destroyed by the war. Students who have been receiving education at the cultural centers, which have been operating since the first day, explain how the education they have received has transformed their lives.Anadolu Cultural Centers, which provide education for individuals between the ages of 5 and 35, contribute to the development of both children and young people with the programs they offer in 15 different branches.Opened in Al-Bab, Afrin, Azaz and Jarablus in Syria in cooperation with the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities, Anadolu Kültür Centers contribute to the construction of a future full of hope in the fields of education, culture and arts. These centers are not only institutions that provide information; they also stand out as important rehabilitation points that aim to reduce the effects of war socially, culturally and psychologically.Shaped by taking into account the dynamics of the region, the training and activities continue uninterruptedly and draw attention with sustainable projects that contribute to the normalization of the region and the reconstruction of the social structure.

Within the scope of the Erasmus+ KA151 Mobility of Youth Workers project carried out by Bülbülzade Association, an on-the-job observation and study visit was carried out in Tetova and Skopje cities of North Macedonia between 5-9 May 2025.The first part of the program was hosted by Alaca Association, which stands out with its social and cultural activities for disadvantaged women and youth, in Tetova. Our volunteers had the opportunity to closely observe the local practices of the association and meet good examples.The second leg of the visit was held in Skopje, hosted by Köprü Association, known for its youth work, culture and arts activities and volunteering-based projects. The participants examined the organization's activities that prioritize the active participation of young people and exchanged experiences between institutions.This mobility also contributed to the promotion and sharing of Bülbülzade Association's activities in the field of youth with international stakeholders.

BE LIGHT FOR THE FUTURE “Be Light for the Future: Education and Training Support Project for Disaster Affected Youth” supported by the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Youth and Sports is a comprehensive support program that will continue for 10 months under the coordination of Bülbülzade Association in Nurdağı and İslahiye districts of Gaziantep, which were affected by the 6 February 2023 earthquakes. The project aims to provide education, psychological support and social integration opportunities to young people affected by the earthquake.Education SupportYoung people who experienced disruption in their education processes after the earthquake can easily access study areas, textbooks and digital materials within the scope of the project. Individual and group education support for school lessons is provided by volunteer teachers and mentors.Psychological SupportIndividual and group therapies conducted by psychologists help to increase psychological resilience and combat various problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder. In addition, sportive and social activities such as various team sports such as football, basketball, volleyball, etc. are organized in order to improve the self-confidence of young people and make their participation in social life more active.Social IntegrationThe project reinforces young people's awareness of social solidarity through volunteer-based activities and trainings such as disaster awareness, first aid trainings, social responsibility projects, environmental cleaning and aid organizations. The “Disaster Awareness and First Aid” trainings, organized to ensure that young people are prepared for possible disasters and have the skills to take quick action, aim to minimize the risks in the region.Within the scope of the 10-month project, it is aimed to reach 300 young people directly and 1500 young people indirectly and to raise young people who internalize social solidarity with the sustainability of support activities with the contributions of local stakeholders at the end of the project.

Under the coordination of Bülbülzade Association, the “Young Leaders for Green Solutions” project carried out within the scope of Erasmus + KA151 Youth Accreditation was held in Gaziantep between April 7-13, 2025. Approximately 60 young people from nine institutions including Maarif Europe and US Akademiker Platform from Germany, IFS Emmaus from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bridge Association and Majka Association from North Macedonia, Emu from France, Bülbülzade Association, Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality and Science Education Culture Research Center (BEKAM) from Turkey participated in the project. The program, designed to increase the sensitivity of young people to environmental issues, develop an understanding of sustainable environment and reinforce ecological leadership awareness, was completed with a full content.The first day of the project started with introductory events. On Tuesday, April 8, the opening program was held at the Bülbülzade Foundation headquarters. The opening was attended by Turgay Aldemir, President of Bülbülzade Foundation and Bülbülzade Association, as well as foundation managers, volunteers and project participants. Afterwards, the participants went to the Gizem Doğan Living Learning Center of Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality. Activities such as camping games and archery were organized here. In the afternoon seminar, BEKAM Board Member Mesut Aydağ presented the historical development of human-induced environmental degradation, its effects on the ecosystem and solution proposals. In the networking workshop held in the evening session, participating organizations introduced themselves and their fields of activity. The day ended with a music concert.On the third day, after the camp activities, a city tour of Gaziantep was organized. 25 December Panorama Museum and other important cultural and historical sites of the city were visited. In the evening session, a forum titled “Civil Society and Youth Studies” was organized under the moderation of BEKAM President Mehmet Ali Eminoğlu. In the forum, topics such as civil society's relationship with young people, volunteering, active citizenship and local participation were discussed.On the fourth day, a station model workshop was organized in the morning with the theme “Green Solutions”. Participants developed environmentally friendly ideas in small groups and proposed solutions. Afterwards, Gaziantep Solid Waste Landfill Facility was visited, where a technical presentation was made on waste management and recycling processes. Later in the day, Gaziantep Zoo was visited. In the evening, Mustafa Kemal University Faculty Member Dr. Yunus Ergen gave a presentation on “Leadership and Ecological Leadership”. In the presentation, it was explained with examples how leadership gains meaning when combined with environmental responsibility and then an individual leadership test was applied to the participants.The fifth day continued with a nature and culture themed program. During the trip to Rumkale and Halfeti, the participants observed the natural and historical beauties of the region on site with a boat tour.The last two days of the project were dedicated to activities in touch with nature. A nature walk was organized in Bülbülzade Foundation Kurtuluş Forest and a sapling was planted on behalf of each organization. In the general evaluation session held after lunch, the opinions of the participants about the project process were received. The program ended with the presentation of YouthPass certificates to the participants.Within the scope of the program, the young leaders also visited Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Fatma Şahin and Şahinbey Mayor Mehmet Tahmazoğlu and had the opportunity to get information about the environment and youth policies of local governments.

Within the scope of the Erasmus+ KA151 project carried out by Bülbülzade Association, the “Digital Transformation: Opportunities and Challenges” youth mobility was successfully completed.A total of 30 participants from Turkey and Bosnia and Herzegovina took part in the youth mobility. Within the scope of the program carried out in partnership with Yeryüzü Youth and Sports Club Association, FACT and Anadolu Student Union, the effects of digital transformation on individuals and society were discussed. Through seminars, group work, quiz competitions and project development workshops, the opportunities offered and threats posed by digitalization were discussed in a multidimensional manner. Participants discovered ways to be conscious individuals in the digital world and developed innovative solutions.During the mobility, young people also visited the historical and cultural sites of Bosnia and Herzegovina, gaining a deeper insight into the country's past and cultural heritage.Combining technology and cultural interaction, this youth mobility made a significant contribution to the participants' awareness in the digital world and international experience by getting to know different cultures.

Within the scope of Erasmus+ KA151 Youth Mobility supported by the Turkish National Agency, the project activity “Resilient Youth: Active Citizenship in the Digital Age” project activity was held in Srebrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. 41 young people from Turkey and Bosnia and Herzegovina participated in a series of workshops and trainings on social resilience, active citizenship and the impacts of the digital age.Social Resilience and Active Citizenship in the Digital AgeOne of the most important topics of the event was to increase the sensitivity of young people to social issues in the digital world and to ensure that they become conscious individuals. The workshops covered topics such as social media activism, combating disinformation, digital rights and ethical responsibilities.Participants also worked in groups to explore ways to build a resilient society. It was emphasized that active citizenship in the digital age is a matter of consciousness that requires responsibility.Meeting with Martyrs' Mothers: Witnesses of the Struggle for JusticeOne of the most meaningful parts of the program was the meeting with the mothers of the martyrs who lost their relatives in the Srebrenica Massacre on 11 July 1995. The participants listened to the testimonies of these mothers who have been struggling for justice for years.The sadness in their eyes was stronger than words, as the mothers described their lives in a pain that has not changed for years. “Those of us who have a tombstone here are the luckiest,” said one. “Some of us did not even reach a bone of their children.”Understanding the Past, Building the FutureThe visit to the cemetery was another important activity for young people. Walking among the white marbles, the young people realized that history is not only information to be read in books, but sometimes it can also be felt while standing on a piece of land and breathing. The visit to the Genocide Museum gave the participants a deeper understanding of what happened.Volunteering, Cultural Ties and SolidarityAnother important part of the program was volunteering at the youth center built by IFS Emmaus. Young people participated in the landscaping and maintenance of the center.In addition, handicraft workshops were organized to connect with the cultural heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Young people learned traditional wood painting techniques and discovered how art functions as a carrier of cultural heritage.Conscious Youth for a Resilient SocietyAt the end of the program, YouthPass certificates were presented to all participants, documenting the knowledge and skills they gained in the process. However, perhaps the most valuable gain was the sense of awareness and responsibility that the young people carried within themselves.This event was an important step towards preserving the memory of the past and raising new generations as conscious individuals in the struggle for justice. When the young people left Srebrenica, they were not only coming to the end of a program; they were also taking with them a consciousness that they should carry with them responsibly.

At Bülbülzade Foundation, we continue our "Dress a Child" campaign to bring smiles to the faces of children in need. Through this special initiative, families are welcomed into our store, where they can shop for their children. Just like in a real store, children can try on clothes and freely choose the items that best fit their size and preferences.From summer t-shirts to winter coats, from shoes to trousers and skirts, from socks to hats and gloves, a wide range of clothing is carefully prepared under the coordination of our dedicated volunteers. Each item is thoughtfully selected to fully meet the seasonal needs of children and to help them feel valued and cared for.This campaign is about more than providing clothing—it is about telling every child, "You matter, and you have the right to choose." Every donation warms not only a child's body but also their heart.Join us in making a difference!Support our "Dress a Child" campaign today and be a part of a child's happiness and hope for the future.Donate Now!

Supported by the Turkish National Agency and implemented by the Green Hope Association, “Young People Protect Nature: Green Skills” project is an Erasmus+ KA152 project.This project is carried out in cooperation with EMU Association from France, Us Akademiker Plattform from Germany and Bridge Association from North Macedonia. Within the scope of the project, two mobilizations are planned, one in Gaziantep and one in Strasbourg.Project DescriptionChanges in atmospheric composition due to natural processes and external factors, or changes caused by the continuous effects of humans on land use, deeply affect the world we live in and lead to the problem of climate change. In addition to natural processes, human activities play a more significant role in climate change. In particular, the wasteful consumption of natural resources threatens humanity and other living creatures on earth, and the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation and the release of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) into the atmosphere change the course of the world in a negative way. Problems such as the decrease in habitat diversity, extreme weather events, ocean acidification, increased migration movements, disruption of the food chain, and the spread of diseases are some of the problems we are experiencing now and will increase in the future due to climate change. This problem, which is multiplying day by day, affects not only the natural environment but also the living beings that are the natural elements of this environment. Climate change and the ecological crisis, which have been a serious agenda item in recent years due to the visible increase in their effects, force countries and international organizations to take steps in this regard. The European Convention on the Environment, the Kyoto Protocol, the Copenhagen Climate Summit and the Paris Agreement are some of the steps taken on a global scale on climate change. However, in order to overcome this process, which has become a problem on a global scale, in a healthy way, a collective consciousness that covers all people living in the world is required. Mitigating climate change and its impacts is vital for preserving the diversity of life on Earth and maintaining the health and stability of ecosystems. In particular, the fact that young people, who are the target group of our project, have environmental awareness, and the development of their environmental awareness will contribute to a resilient future. Our project aims to spread environmental awareness among young people due to the above-mentioned problems.In this context, the objectives of the project are as follows:- To draw the attention of young people to global environmental issues, - Understanding environmental issues, contributing to young people's adaptation to changing environmental conditions and efforts to build resilience in their communities,- To demonstrate the importance of a clean and healthy environment for the well-being and resilience of living things on Earth, - Raising awareness of the costs of pollution and the advantages of renewable energy sources, - To draw attention to the relationship between environmental awareness and global citizenship, - Promote the democratic participation of young people in various problems and issues, especially environmental issues, - Defining the concept of environmental justice and brainstorming to develop fair solutions, - Encouraging young people to participate in tree planting campaigns, clean-up activities, green space advocacy, - To understand the importance of young people being role models for their peers and other stakeholders of society in their social environment, - To contribute to raising awareness among young people about leaving a more resilient environment for future generations.The other objectives of the project are to help young people to establish transnational social networks, to familiarize them with the values of the European Union, to familiarize them with the concept of active citizenship, as well as to lead activities that will improve the quality of youth work.

This project is an Erasmus+ KA210 project implemented by Bilimder in partnership with Tavo Europa in Vilnius, Lithuania and supported by the Turkish National Agency.Objectives of the ProjectTo encourage young people's participation in democratic life by raising their awareness of active citizenship.To develop young people's sensitivity to social issues and their ability to express their views.To ensure that they are informed about political and social processes at local, regional and national level.To teach them to take an active and conscious role in information technologies and social media.To improve their communication, thought transfer and discussion skills.To raise awareness about the importance and methods of voluntary participation.To raise awareness about European Union youth work and areas of participation.To prepare multilingual (Turkish, English, Lithuanian) guidelines and curricula for young people.Providing roadmaps on active citizenship and participation for young participants.Project ActivitiesWithin the scope of this project, two mobility activities will be realized in Lithuania/Vilnius and Turkey/Gaziantep. The total number of participants for each activity is 18. In the first activity in Lithuania/Vilnius, "Active Citizenship" will be discussed from a theoretical perspective, and in the activity hosted by Bilimder, the concrete output of the project will be created.Concrete Outputs of the ProjectAt the end of the project, two concrete outputs will be achieved, namely "Active Citizenship Guide for Youth" and "Active Citizenship Education Curriculum for Youth". In addition, the results obtained from the activities will be compiled into a report. All results and outputs will be published on dissemination platforms and shared with relevant people and institutions.

On February 6, the devastating earthquakes caused many of our people to lose their lives. In order to alleviate this pain to some extent and to keep the memory of those we lost alive, Bülbülzade Foundation has launched a special campaign: "One Life One Sapling".With this campaign, we will keep the memory of our loved ones who lost their lives alive by planting fruit-bearing trees. These trees will also contribute to nature and symbolize the continuity of life.How to Donate a Sapling?Donation Fee: The donation fee for a sapling is 150 Turkish Liras (5 Dollars)How to Donate: You can make your donations through our online donation system or directly to our bank accounts.Each donation will be a seed for love and memories to flourish. We invite everyone who wants to commemorate those who lost their lives and integrate their memory with nature to support this campaign.You can also participate in this campaign by donating a sapling to keep the memory of our loved ones who lost their lives alive and contribute to nature. As Bülbülzade Foundation, we will green hope and life with your support.Thank you in advance for your interest and support.Bank Account Information:BULBULZADE EGITIM SAGLIK VE DAYANISMA VAKFIVAKIF KATILIM BANKTR49 0021 0000 0002 2481 4000 05 (TURKISH LIRA)TR92 0021 0000 0002 2481 4001 04 (DOLLARTR65 0021 0000 0002 2481 4001 05 (EURO)SWIFT: VAKFTRIS

This 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, 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.