The 8th International Al Sharq Youth Conference was held at Gaziantep Şahinbey Congress and Culture Center with the theme “Beyond Borders - A New Order”.The conference brought together academics, policy makers and young people and consisted of sessions where different perspectives on the world order were presented. The focus of the event was on the concerns of young people due to their distrust of the existing economic, political and social structures on a global scale and the populist approaches emerging in this context.The program aimed to address the unique risks faced by young people and provided a platform for discussion. The conference brought together young people, thinkers, academics and policymakers to discuss current issues of the world order.

A trip to Gaziantep was organized with university students from Kayseri İlim Hikmet Foundation. The event started with breakfast at the Bülbülzade Foundation center.The students visited Gaziantep Zoo as the first stop of the trip. Then, under the guidance of Hüseyin Rahmi Açıkkol, one of the Trustees of the Foundation, they visited important cultural points such as Gaziantep Castle, Emine Göğüş Kitchen Museum, Turkish Bath Museum, Bakırcılar Bazaar and Kurtuluş Mosque.The Gaziantep trip ended with dinner, meeting and catching up programs at the foundation headquarters.

At our booth within the scope of ErasmusDays 2024, we organized fun and educational activities with brain teasers such as chess and rubik's cube led by our ESC volunteers, as well as creative activities where children colored the words “Erasmus+ Days” written on a large white cloth with finger paints. Children and families also had fun with face painting activities. During the event, young people were informed about Erasmus+ projects and ESC volunteering opportunities.As Bülbülzade Foundation, we carry out various projects that support our youth to be more active in international platforms. Through our Erasmus+ and ESC projects, we offer our young people unique experiences and opportunities abroad, while through our ESC projects, we contribute to their personal and professional development by both hosting young volunteers from abroad and sending our own young people abroad.With these opportunities, we continue to encourage our young people to explore Europe, experience cultural interaction and gain international experiences!@ulusalajans 

As Bülbülzade Foundation, we have been providing clothing aid to thousands of children and families in need every year since 1994. Through the Aid Unit of our Foundation, families and children in need can choose and buy their clothes in a shopping store environment. This month, a new clothing donation was made within the scope of the “Dress Another Child” campaign.Volunteers from Bülbülzade Foundation's Mosaic Women's Association and Anatolian Student Union provided support during the campaign. These meaningful aids came to life with the labor of our volunteers and the contributions of our donors.We would like to sincerely thank all our volunteers who contributed to the “Dress Another Child” campaign and our valuable supporters who donated.

The president of the Istanbul-based Arakan Humanitarian Relief Association and its Education, Media and Aid officers visited our foundation.During the meeting, information was received about the activities of the Arakan Humanitarian Aid Association for students. They were also informed about the educational activities carried out by Bülbülzade Foundation. The association stated that there are 250 Arakanese students in Turkey and that they are working with these students in many areas such as intensive leadership training, art and culture trainings.It was stated that Arakan has a population of 5 million, 4.5 million of this population live as refugees around the world, while the remaining 500,000 people continue their lives as refugees in camps in Arakan.After the meetings, the delegation had the opportunity to visit the Art Center, Sports Center and Middle East Media areas in the Bülbülzade Foundation complex and see the works on site.

Bülbülzade Foundation, Migrant Services Center and Gaziantep Syrian Community organized a meeting with Syrian journalists and media members. The meeting was chaired by Remzi Yılmaz, coordinator of Migrant Services Center and Mustafa Hüseyin, president of Gaziantep Syrian Community.Representatives from 14 different organizations attended the meeting and exchanged views on issues related to migrants and journalists. Each of the participants expressed their opinions and solutions were discussed. Issues related to international and local media coverage, travel permits, work permits and residency were discussed.

We condemn the treacherous attack on TAI by terrorists who are trying to darken the future of our nation and the evil centers behind the attack. We wish God's mercy to our martyrs and patience to their relatives.Our deepest condolences.

Within the framework of Bülbülzade Foundation's educational, cultural and artistic activities, a delegation from the Foundation's Migration Unit visited the Al Bab and Jarablus Anatolian Cultural Centers located in safe regions.During the visit, the active functioning of the cultural centers, the activities carried out, the educational processes and the situation of the educators and students involved in these processes were discussed. In addition, classes were visited and one-to-one meetings were held with teachers and students.The centers continue their educational and various activities without interruption. Bülbülzade Foundation officials stated that such visits contribute to the development of the centers and prepare the ground for strengthening cooperation.

Touch Life Orphan Association organized a full event for children at Bülbülzade Foundation Kurtuluş Forest.The children's event included face painting, sack races and various games. In addition, saplings were planted with high school students to leave a trace in the Kurtuluş Forest.We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the organization of the children's event.