On Sunday, August 12, Vicdan Foundation volunteers came together in an orchard in Bursa. They gathered around two tables in nature and had a pleasant and productive meeting. On one side, meat was cooked on a barbecue, on the other side, tea was brewed in a samovar, and a full day was spent with desserts, stuffed grape leaves and snacks.
One of the most important moments of the meeting was Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu sharing the story of the foundation of Vicdan Foundation and the mission of the foundation. Gergerlioğlu expressed his motivations for establishing the foundation, the work carried out to date and the visions for the future. It was discussed that the work carried out in the fields of law and psychological support in particular was greatly appreciated by the participants and how more contributions could be made in these areas.
The meeting also focused on what could be done to overcome the fear of state institutions. Gergerlioğlu stated that the basis of this fear lies in the oppressive practices of those who govern the state. In this context, the importance of following and supporting the Vicdan Foundation on social media platforms was emphasized.
Ünal Bey provided detailed information about the volunteer work in Bursa. It was decided that psychological support work would be carried out under the leadership of Arda Bey and that people in need of this support would be directed to the foundation's website. It was also decided that support would be received from lawyers known in the field of law for all work to be carried out in Bursa.
Other important decisions taken at the meeting included providing online lessons for children of victimized or economically disadvantaged parents at very low prices. It was also decided that the PDR, Youth, Financial Affairs, Law, Education and Women's Commissions to be established in Bursa on behalf of the Vicdan Foundation should be put into operation as soon as possible. It was agreed that strategy documents that would include the work of these commissions should be prepared and then the foundation's volunteering strategy document should be created.
The meeting ended after the wishes and hopes. The excitement of the next meeting as Conscience Volunteers is already starting to be felt.
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