A delegation consisting of Turgay Aldemir, President of the Anatolian Federation, Cemal Akıncı, Foreign Relations Officer, Mustafa El Hüseyin, President of Gaziantep Syrian Community, Adem Er, Secretary General of Bülbülzade Foundation and Zeynel Kaplan, Director of the Foundation, visited Sednaya Prisons where great atrocities took place during the regime period.Turgay Aldemir gave an interview during the visit and made the following statements:“We are witnessing here how humanity is over, how man oppresses man. Many lives were extinguished in this prison, many people suffered unspeakable pain. Although we cannot see them right now, it is possible to feel them. May Allah never give these oppressors a chance again. May He not allow us to act with weakness and sentimentality that will lead to such atrocities. If even a single person is under oppression somewhere in the world, none of us can be completely free. That is why we are here and witnessing these sufferings. May God never let humanity experience such atrocities again.”Mustafa El Hussein, President of Gaziantep Syrian Community, said the following in his interview:“This persecution has been going on in Syria since the 1980s. Today, we came here together with Turkish non-governmental organizations and especially with the Bülbülzade Foundation and witnessed these sufferings. We had heard about these persecutions in Sednaya before, but it is a very different experience to be here and see them up close. Assad's era is now over. We are liberated. I hope that this kind of suffering will not happen in other places and will be a lesson for all humanity.”During the visit, the delegation witnessed the dark past of Sednaya Prisons and conveyed their messages with a great sense of responsibility for humanity.After the visit to Sednaya Prisons, the delegation went to the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus and had a conversation with the sheikh of the mosque, Muhammad Wafaz Nimr. In Damascus, the tomb of Saladin Ayyubi, the tomb of Turkish pilots and the mausoleum of Hazrat Hussein were also visited. The Grand Bazaar of Damascus and the Damascus Castle were also included in the trip. Finally, the tour of the region was completed by climbing Mount Kasyun.

The “Cleaning Damascus” program, jointly organized by Turkish and Syrian non-governmental organizations, kicked off with an event in the city square.Maher Marwan Alidil, Governor of Damascus, Turgay Aldemir, President of the Anatolian Federation, Mohammad Basel Kirshanu, Director of the White Helmets Association, Mustafa Al Hussein, President of the Syrian Community in Gaziantep, and artist Salih Al Hatip attended the opening of the event.In the speeches made within the scope of the program, Turgay Aldemir, President of the Anatolian Federation, made the following statements:“I bring the greetings of the Anatolian people of Turkey to the free people of Damascus. Together, for 14 years, we have endeavored to stand by your side for the fall of the Baath regime. We will continue to stand by Damascus and Syria today and tomorrow as we did yesterday.”Within the framework of the program, comprehensive cleaning works are being carried out in Damascus Governorate, Damascus University, Umayyad Square, Damascus Umayyad Mosque, sidewalks, parks, streets and many other points.University and high school students, as well as adults, are actively participating in the event, which aims to restore the city to a hopeful color.During the week-long cleaning campaign, work will continue in different parts of Damascus. This step to restore the city to its former glory has received great support from both participants and the public.

The Computer Laboratory and Study Center organized by Bülbülzade Foundation and Süreyya Association was opened in Nurdağı Nur 1-C Container City. The opening program was attended by the President of Bülbülzade Foundation Turgay Aldemir, Bülbülzade Foundation Earthquake Region Coordinator Zemzem Çetin, Bülbülzade Foundation members and volunteers, Süreyya Association Board Member Ayşegül Karasu, Süreyya Association members and volunteers, Nurdağı District Director of National Education Musa Yıldırım, local residents and children.The opening program started with greeting speeches and various children's games. After the opening speeches of the protocol members participating in the program, the opening ribbon was cut.The Study Center and Computer Laboratory, furnished by Süreyya Association, will contribute to the education of young people living in Container City and support them to step into a brighter future. In addition to enabling students to study individually, one-to-one online lessons will be given by university students on a voluntary basis.We would like to thank all our members and volunteers who contributed to the opening of the Study Center and Computer Lab.

Aleppo Liaison and Consultancy Office, which was recently opened by Bülbülzade Foundation, hosted an important meeting. The meeting was attended by opinion leaders, business people, representatives of non-governmental organizations and artists who recently returned to the region.During the meeting, the new period in Syria was evaluated and the purpose of the office's establishment and cooperation in the region were discussed. A comprehensive exchange of ideas was held on the projects planned to be realized in and around Aleppo.Among the projects discussed were cultural centers, orphan centers, radio and media trainings, youth and nature camps, and libraries. These projects are expected to make significant contributions to the social and cultural life of the region.The meeting ended with music performed by the artists participating in the program.

Mehmet Ali Arayıcı, President of Sağlık-Sen, visited our foundation. During the visit, information was shared about the activities carried out by our foundation. In particular, information was provided about the recently opened Aleppo Liaison and Consultancy Office.At the end of the visit, a gift was presented by the President of Sağlık-Sen.

Bülbülzade Foundation continues to sign cooperation protocols with different institutions to support its national and international activities. In this context, a new protocol was signed with Şanlıurfa-based Al Furat Social Assistance and Solidarity Association.The protocol was organized to realize educational, cultural, artistic and social activities in Turkey and Syria. With this cooperation, it is aimed to develop and implement projects to meet the needs in the region.

Abdurrahman El Cerman, the representative of Kuwait-based international Cemiyet-i Hayır El İnsaniye Association, and Ali Abdulhay, the representative of Şanlıurfa-based Zemzem Association, visited our foundation and met with our Foundation President Turgay Aldemir, President of El Rahma Association Cemal Akıncı and President of BEKAM Association Mehmet Ali Eminoğlu.During the visit, information was shared about the work carried out by Bülbülzade Foundation on migration and safe zones so far. In addition, the current situation in Syria was evaluated and consultations were held on new projects that can be done in the region.

Migration Unit meetings continue regularly at Bülbülzade Foundation headquarters. The meetings organized within this scope are attended by Bülbülzade Foundation officials, Migrant Services Center officials, Gaziantep Syrian Community officials, Fajr Radio officials and BEKAM officials.In the meeting, the activities of Anatolian Cultural Centers in Gaziantep and safe regions, the Common Future meetings held in many cities, especially Gaziantep, and the projects to be carried out in the construction of Free Syria were discussed.

Bülbülzade Foundation Earthquake Region Coordinator Zemzem Çetin and the accompanying delegation paid a visit to İslahiye Mayor Kemal Vural.During the visit, information was given about the active and ongoing activities of our foundation in Islahiye and Nurdağı earthquake zones. Consultations were held on new activities and projects.