Kilis Provincial Director of National Education Abdulkadir Altay visited our foundation.During the visit, information was given about the educational activities carried out by our foundation. Information was also shared about the Anatolian Culture Center activities we carried out in the city of Azez, which is located in the safe zone, and consultations were held regarding the educational activities to be carried out in the region.A meeting was held regarding the protocol planned to be signed with the Provincial Directorate of National Education in the near future.

A protocol was signed between the Civil Law Association and our foundation covering projects and activities for migrants.During the meeting, information was given about Bülbülzade Foundation's educational and cultural activities related to migration and migrants. In addition, Riyad Avlar, President of the Civil Law Association, gave information about their work on missing Syrians and psychological support activities. 

A delegation consisting of the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Executives of Mercy Without Borders Association visited our foundation president. During the visit, information was given about the realized and ongoing activities of our foundation.During the meeting, information was given about the Anatolian Cultural Centers in the safe zone in Syria. Consultations were held about the joint work that can be carried out in Turkey and Syria.

Mr. Turgay Aldemir, President of Bülbülzade Foundation and the accompanying delegation paid a visit to Mr. Erdal Kılıç, who was appointed as Gaziantep Provincial Director of National Education in the new term.During the visit, information was given about the educational activities carried out by our foundation in Gaziantep, in safe areas and in İslahiye and Nurdağı earthquake zones. Consultations were made in order to further develop these educational activities.

We continue to host young people aged 18-30 from abroad as part of the short- and long-term individual volunteer projects supported by the Turkish National Agency and carried out by our foundation.As part of sustainable environmental activities, they contribute to raising environmental awareness by pruning trees and collecting almonds in the Bülbülzade Foundation Kurtuluş Forest.In addition, our volunteers actively participate in speaking club events for high school and university students, helping them improve their foreign language skills. This facilitates mutual cultural exchange and language practice between the students and the volunteers.The young volunteers also support the processes of organizing and distributing aid in our foundation's charity shop, ensuring assistance reaches those in need.Furthermore, our volunteers engage with children in the earthquake-affected regions of Nurdağı and Islahiye, playing games with them to help them cope with traumatic experiences, while boosting their morale and motivation through educational and fun activities.

Mr. Yasin Uğraş, Secretary General of Al Sharq Forum and the accompanying delegation visited the President of the Foundation. During the visit, information was given about the realized and ongoing activities of our foundation.During the meeting, consultations were held on the Sharq Forum to be organized in Gaziantep in October.

The education and teacher unit, one of the units operating within Bülbülzade Foundation, held its first meeting with its new format to discuss certain agendas.During the meeting, the main concepts of education, students and teachers were discussed and information was given about the activities planned to be carried out in the new academic season, periodic training programs and the process of Bekam focus group meetings. In addition, discussions were held about the annual activity report and book reading lists to be prepared.The unit will continue its sessions with specific agendas and topics throughout the semester.

A delegation from Bülbülzade Foundation visited foundations and unions active in Gaziantep. At the first stop of the visits, a series of visits were made to unions such as Memur-Sen, Diyanet-Sen, Sağlık-Sen, as well as Anadolu Tevhid Foundation, Hasan Hoca Foundation and Vahdet Foundation.The delegation consisted of Turgay Aldemir, President of Bülbülzade Foundation, Mahmut Kaçmazer from the Board of Trustees of the Foundation, Remzi Yılmaz, Director of Migrant Services Center and Mustafa El Hüseyin, President of Gaziantep Syrian Community. During the visits, the delegation talked about the work of the foundation in Gaziantep and the activities carried out for migrants. Particular emphasis was placed on the work in the Islahiye earthquake zone and the projects of the Anatolian Cultural Center, which works in safe zones, and comprehensive information was given about the work done and to be done in these areas.The visited unions and foundations also informed the delegation about their activities. In this context, issues such as active activities, contributions of foundations and unions to society, social solidarity projects and humanitarian aid activities were discussed.At the end of the meetings, there was a mutual exchange of ideas. The visits ended with the exchange of gifts and thank yous between both sides. It was stated that these contacts were an important step in strengthening the activities of foundations and trade unions in and around Gaziantep. The delegation will continue to organize new visits at regular intervals.

On July 27, 2023, the fully equipped Mobile Clinic Vehicle, which is the last stage of the work carried out for earthquake victims affected by the earthquake in cooperation with Bülbülzade Foundation, Hayat Yolu Association and Palestinian doctors, was delivered to Gaziantep Provincial Directorate of Health. The doctors of the Provincial Health Directorate, who expressed their gratitude for the Mobile Clinic Vehicle, visited our foundation.During the meeting, the areas of use of the Mobile Health Vehicle were discussed. Consultations were held on possible collaborations.

Wushu Kungfu National Team Coach Ayhan Öztürk, Ömer Tıbık and Wushu Kungfu National Team Athlete İrem Su Öztürk visited our foundation president. During the visit, information was given about the realized and ongoing activities of our foundation.During the meeting, the relationship between young people and sports and the mental and physical effects of sports on young people were discussed.Wushu-Kungfu and Wing Chun;As a word, it means hard work, difficult technique and art. In Wushu, in addition to attack and defense, choreographic movements similar to acrobatics and ballet are exhibited. It is aimed to ensure the harmony of body and soul.The development of human character, the strengthening of willpower and the ability to learn, and tolerant behavior are ensured. The main thing in training is to work each part of the body separately. Balance, breathing exercises, flexibility, thought, practical intelligence and meditation are important in Wushu. These affect the health of the body in the best way.

Provincial Director of Migration Mehmet Erkoç visited our foundation president. During the visit, information was given about the actual and ongoing activities of our foundation.During the meeting, the latest situation of Syrians in Turkey and Gaziantep was discussed. Consultations were held on harmonization programs and future joint meetings.

White Helmets Association Coordinator Amer Haj Omar, Deputy Coordinator Mohammed Shushan, Public Relations Officer Mohammed Basil Kırşan visited the President of the Foundation Turgay Aldemir. During the visit, detailed information was given about the actual and ongoing activities of our foundation.During the meeting, joint activities that can be carried out in safe areas of Syria and in Turkey were discussed. The activities carried out in the Anatolian Cultural Centers in Syria were evaluated. Consultations were held on activities and studies that can be carried out jointly.