On Sunday, September 8th, we came together as Buradayız Hatay Association volunteers after a long break! Our meeting was joined by 35 volunteers, along with our board chairman, board members, general coordinator, and advisors. It was an emotional and inspiring reunion for all of us. While reminiscing about the past, we also shared our hopeful…
We brought together the tradesmen we support within the scope of the Tradesmen Project and the TPF representatives from whom we receive grants at a dinner organized by the Buradayız Hatay Association (BUHAD) 🍽️ Our board members Mehmet Ali Gümüş, Derya Gümüş Türkoğlu, Yusuf Emir, General Coordinator Didem Kalafat, Capacity Development Consultant Melih Ateş, Buradayız…
On June 29, 2024, in Istanbul, President Figen Samuray and Resource Development Officer Ecem Çotul from Koruncuk Foundation met with Mehmet Ali Gümüş, President, Derya Gümüş Türkoğlu, Treasurer, and Yasemin Ece Yiğitdöl, General Secretary of Buradayız Hatay Association. The meeting focused on discussing potential joint projects and collaborations. They deliberated on converting the attic of…
We at the Buradayız Hatay Association, in collaboration with Aromsa, have embarked on a wonderful project at a middle school in Kırıkhan! We have transformed a classroom into a library, providing students with a space that will nurture their imagination, enhance their love of learning, and make access to knowledge easier. This project, made possible…
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We celebrated the 19th of May Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day, and made this special day even more meaningful with the grand opening of the Hatay Surf Center! This project, brought to life in collaboration with LCW, Dimes, and Çiğdem Kıral (Kebo), marks a significant step towards offering our youth a future filled…
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23 runners took steps in the Istanbul Half Marathon on April 28th to provide scholarships to earthquake victims as part of our #EğitimdeBuradayız project. Endless thanks for their contribution to the lives of 100 university students with a total donation of 1,269,509 TL! The future will be better for our youth with the power you…
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We recently had the wonderful opportunity to represent Buradayız Hatay Association at Mustafa Kemal University’s Atatürk Conference Hall, during a Future Summit Seminar with Dr. Babatunde Ahonsi, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Turkey. Before the talk, invited NGOs and clubs were given the chance to set up booths in the foyer area to introduce…
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A introductory meeting was held between Beykoz Education Support Association (BEDES) and Buradayız Hatay Organization (BUHAD) to explore mutual collaboration opportunities. The meeting was attended by Jasmin Amal Charif, Coordinator of Buradayız Hatay Shop, and Yasemin Ece Yiğitdöl, Board Member of Buradayız Hatay. Throughout the meeting, potential areas of collaboration on joint projects between both…
We held a productive two-hour meeting with Fondation de France, one of our scholarship donors. During this meeting, we discussed the general operations, needs, and projects of our association in detail. The focus was particularly on capacity building, center rent, and staff expenses. Representing Buradayız Hatay Association, our President Mehmet Ali Gümüş, Treasurer Derya Gümüş…
We visited the Mayor of Samandağ at his office to introduce our association and conduct a preliminary meeting for potential collaborative projects. Our Board of Directors, including our President Mehmet Ali Gümüş, Treasurer Derya Gümüş Türkoğlu, and General Secretary Yasemin Ece Yiğitdöl, were present at this important meeting. We strengthened our already strong relationship with…
