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Volunteering refers to activities undertaken by individuals out of their own free will, without any expectation of material gain, for the benefit of society. Individuals engaged in volunteering expend their time, skills, or labor without seeking financial reward such as salary or payment, and without coercion, pressure, or obligatory duty. This definition positions volunteering as a form of “altruism,” social contribution, and solidarity, both from the individual and societal perspectives. Volun

Anadolu Mektebi is a volunteer-based civil reading initiative grounded in the principle of reading, evaluating, and disseminating through panels the works of authors who have contributed to Turkish thought, art, and literature. Launched in 2012 under the leadership of Professor Dr. Sami Güçlü, the program aims to enable students to engage in high-quality reading, develop the ability to express themselves through writing and speech, and grow into well-rounded individuals shaped by national and un

Red Crescent Week, observed annually between October 29 and November 4, is an awareness campaign organized to inform the public about the founding purpose, areas of activity, and humanitarian aid efforts of the Turkish Red Crescent, to foster awareness of Red Crescent principles, and to strengthen feelings of mutual aid and solidarity. Throughout this week, celebrated nationwide, the historical development, fundamental principles, and volunteer-based activities of the Red Crescent are introduced

Dr. Omar Suleiman was born in 1986 in New Orleans, Louisiana, to a Palestinian family. Beginning in 2000, he undertook a traditional Islamic scholarly journey, receiving classical religious education for several years in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Malaysia. Throughout his education, he pursued comprehensive studies in both secular and religious fields. He earned a PhD in Islamic Thought and Civilization from the International Islamic University Malaysia. Additionally, he holds a bache

Tarlabaşı is a historic neighborhood located in the Beyoğlu district of İstanbul, northeast of the Haliç. It encompasses an area bounded by Dolapdere Caddesi to the north, Tarlabaşı Bulvarı (where Cumhuriyet Caddesi meets Taksim Meydanı) and the British Embassy Building to the south.【1】 Over its historical development, the neighborhood has undergone major demographic, physical and sociological transformations and is today associated with phenomena such as migration, poverty, urban renewal and "s

Burakumin (literally meaning "village people" or "hamlet people") is an indigenous Japanese group historically marginalized and subjected to social isolation due to roots extending back to Japan's feudal era and traditional caste system, which has led to their classification as a minority.【1】 This community cannot be distinguished biologically or racially from the rest of the Japanese population; social differentiation has been entirely shaped by historical residential patterns and family regist

Ahbap Association investigation is a judicial inquiry initiated on 12 July 2026 by the Istanbul Public Prosecutor’s Office following allegations that donations collected in the name of the Ahbap Association were transferred in large amounts to the personal accounts of certain suspects. The scope of the investigation was later expanded after claims emerged that earthquake donations had been used for purposes other than their intended aim. Within the scope of the investigation, numerous suspects i