Educational Volunteers Meet Scholarship Students in Gaziantep

Details of the Donors and Students Meeting in Gaziantep On June 28, 2026, the headquarters of the Gaziantep Charity Foundation (Gaziantep Yardım Vakfı) hosted a special event where educational volunteers and donors met with the foundation's scholarship students. This meeting, held annually, provided an opportunity for talented university students to converse with their financial supporters and share their experiences [1]. Foundation directors, prominent local donors, and a large number of students attended the event, discussing academic challenges and opportunities in a friendly atmosphere.

Erol Coşkun's Remarks: Education, the Key to Solving Societal Problems Erol Coşkun, President of the Gaziantep Charity Foundation, emphasized in his opening speech that the foundation's primary goal is to build a bridge between donors and talented individuals in need. Addressing the students, he said: "You are not just today's students, but tomorrow's managers, doctors, engineers, and academics who will shape our country's future" [2]. Pointing out that the only solution to social and economic problems is investing in specialized human resources, Coşkun urged students to advance with principles of ethics, honesty, and justice.

The Chain of Goodness: From Receiving a Scholarship to Supporting Others One of the key concepts discussed was the "Chain of Goodness" (İyilik Zinciri). The foundation president noted that many students who received scholarships in previous years have now become donors and volunteers themselves, supporting the new generation of students [1][3]. This support cycle demonstrates the success of Gaziantep's long-term educational programs. Donors present, including major regional industrialists, emphasized that a country's true wealth lies not in underground resources but in the creative and educated minds of its youth [2].

Gaziantep; A Leader in Educational Support in 2026 In recent years, the city of Gaziantep has become one of Turkey's major hubs for education and volunteer activities. Events like the educational volunteers' meeting demonstrate the city's serious commitment to reducing educational inequalities. Students at the ceremony expressed gratitude for the material and spiritual support, stating that these scholarships have not only eased their financial burden but also provided extra motivation for international success [1]. The meeting concluded with commemorative photos and a promise from donors to increase the capacity for new students in the upcoming academic year.