This is a topic I’ve wanted to write about for a long time. I couldn’t remain indifferent anymore. Everything that’s happening is clear. We are all experiencing the effects of climate change differently in different geographies. Those who still argue that there is no climate change are either prioritizing their
Last fall, on 23 November, at the Sustainable Living Film Festival, I watched A Bold Peace, a documentary about Costa Rica’s general character. I thoroughly enjoyed the screening, followed by a critical review of the documentary. Subsequently, we watched a wonderful mini concert by the “Social Inclusion Band.” The magnificent
I believe that volunteering is a crucial element for civil society organizations. TİDER volunteers organized a wonderful event that once again proves the validity of this approach. Here are my notes on the children’s festival organized by our volunteers and the Ultimate Cunda event we will hold on 6 July
I find it unacceptable that Türkiye, a country with such a rich culture and deep historical layers, has hosted countless civilizations, is referred to as “Turkey,” which means “turkey” in the world’s most widely spoken foreign language. As Ege Cansen previously suggested, I believe it would be much more appropriate
It’s become a tradition every year now. In early-March, we’d run with all our volunteers in Runatolia for our fundraising campaign for TİDER and participate in Adım Adım events. However, this year, we had a different experience than in previous years: It was a fantastic event in every sense, combining
We have successfully implemented the “1st Food Banking Summit,” which I announced last week, with participation and effectiveness far exceeding expectations in both quantity and quality. With the valuable contributions of all relevant public, private, and NGO officials, we are honored to be taking significant steps on fundamental issues such
After my traditional New Year’s break, I’m back with my first article of 2019. The Basic Needs Association (TİDER), which pioneered the principled and systematic development of food banking in Türkiye to world standards, is organizing Türkiye’s first Food Banking Summit, following many firsts. Here are the details of this
Last week, I wrote about the new campaign we launched for the Basic Needs Association as part of the Istanbul Marathon. This week, I’ll share with you the joyful and interesting moments I experienced during and after the run on Sunday, 11 November, and then the link to our fundraising
Although I’ve played active roles in various social initiatives for many years, as many of you know, TİDER, of which I am the founding president, holds a special place in my heart with its honorable achievements, growing prestige, and awards in its pursuit of increasing goodness both globally and in
