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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

What I Saw in Esenyurt, Istanbul: Teachers Changing Lives
“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

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

BTF Youth in Action: North Carolina Fundraiser Supports Menstrual Justice in Türkiye
In a heartwarming show of solidarity and social responsibility, the American Turkish Association of North Carolina (ATA-NC) Youth Group recently organized a fundraising event in

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,

Jana and Arda’s Bridge of Empowerment from Orange County to Çaycuma
Some friendships are built on shared experiences—others, on a shared mission. Jana Black and Arda Vanlı, best friends since birth and high school students from