The Life of Mother Mevlüde meets its readers in three languages

On May 29, 1993 in Solingen, Germany, a racist group set fire to the house where the Genç family lived and 5 members of the family lost their lives. Mevlüde Genç, who lost two daughters, two grandchildren and a nephew in the fire, was deemed worthy of many awards for her messages of restraint in the face of the tragedy. The approach of Mevlüde Genç, who made discourses that brought the two communities closer together, became a symbol in the fight against racism in Germany. see more..

Youth in the Balkans to Gather with Culture and History Agenda

The Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) is organizing the "Balkan History and Culture Academy" program to contribute to the culture, art and history units of young people from cognates and related communities in the Balkans. The program will be held in Ohrid, North Macedonia between 27 June - 1 July 2022 in Turkish. 30 participants can benefit from the program, accommodation and transportation expenses will be covered by YTB. Participants will receive a certificate at the end of the program. Candidates will be selected and invited to the program after an evaluation by YTB. Participants will be given various courses on 18 topics in the fields of history, culture and art. see more..

Turks Abroad Discover Their Talents with YTB Turkish Awards Competition

The Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) is organizing the "YTB Turkish Awards" competition in order to increase the competence and expressiveness of citizens living abroad in their mother tongue, Turkish. The competition also encourages citizens to create new initiatives in the field of literature specific to the Turkish Diaspora. The program is announced in separate categories with the aim of correct, proper, beautiful and widespread use of Turkish. see more..

Network of Lawyers for the Rights of Citizens Abroad

President of Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) Abdullah Eren came together with Turkish lawyers living in Belgium at the "Belgium Lawyers Meeting" organized at the Embassy in Brussels. see more..

Great Support from YTB for the Careers of Young People Abroad

The opening meeting of the "Turkey-EU-NATO Relations Certified Training Program" prepared by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) to enable young people living abroad to get to know the European Union and NATO more closely and to learn about career opportunities in these organizations was held. YTB President Abdullah Eren spoke at the opening of the program held in Brussels, the capital of Belgium. In his speech, Eren pointed out that YTB's primary area of responsibility is the Turkish diaspora abroad. YTB President Eren added that the Turkish diaspora, unlike others, does not create victimization. see more..

YTB Established Brotherhood Tables All Around the World

Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) continued its diaspora and cooperation activities all around the world during Ramadan. Seeing Ramadan as an opportunity to integrate more with the people in its area of duty and responsibility, YTB also helped Turkey's good presence to be felt more abroad. see more..

International Students' Ties with Turkey Will Always Be Preserved

Abdullah Eren, President of Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), came together with international students studying in Ankara within the scope of Turkey Scholarships and their families at the iftar program. Eren emphasized that the students will always maintain their ties with Turkey. see more..

Emine Erdoğan met with Ukrainian children, guests of YTB, at Iftar

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's wife Emine Erdoğan hosted the war-victim Ukrainian children of the members of the Kiev-based Crimean Family Association, who are hosted in Turkey by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), at the iftar program at the Presidential Complex. see more..

Strong Diaspora Strong Turkey

Abdullah Eren, President of Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), attended the iftar program organized by the Swiss Turkish Community (STC). In the program, he came together with Turkish business people and prominent figures of the Turkish community in Switzerland. see more..

Certified Training Program on Turkey-EU-NATO Relations from YTB

Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) is organizing "Turkey-EU-NATO Relations Certified Training Program" in order to enable young people living abroad to get to know the European Union and NATO more closely and to provide information about career opportunities in these organizations. see more..

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