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April 23: Honoring Sovereignty, Celebrating Children with Turkish-American Communities Everywhere

Each year on April 23, millions in Türkiye and around the world pause to celebrate a holiday that is both historically profound and joyfully unique: National Sovereignty and Children’s Day. It was on this day in 1920 that the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye first...

What I Saw in Esenyurt, Istanbul: Teachers Changing Lives

by Zeynep Memecan “Do you know how far away America is from here?” I asked a classroom full of bright-eyed first graders. A hand shot up. Too eager to wait to be called on, a boy blurted out: “One thousand meters!” We were farther than that—out in Esenyurt, Istanbul,...

A Celebration of Unity, Art, and Youth Voices: ICFF Seattle 2025

The 16th Annual International Children’s Friendship Festival (ICFF) lit Seattle up once again this April, bringing a colorful and deeply inspiring celebration of global culture, youth leadership, and artistic expression to the heart of the city. Held at the iconic...

From Switzerland to Malatya – This Youth-Led Project Will Bring Hope to Many Children Affected by the Earthquakes

Last year, a group of high school students in Switzerland transformed their passion for change into meaningful action. United by friendship, a shared commitment to philanthropy, and a deep love for Türkiye, the BTF Youth Group in Switzerland recently held a successful...

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