Training for Young Writers Around the World by YTB

The certificate program of the "International Young Writers Academy" organized by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) and Maltepe University was held. Within the scope of the program, seminars and workshops were organized for 65 young writers from different countries of the world in fields such as poetry, short stories, essays and translation. see more..

YTB's Digital Media Training Program Completed in Shumen

The Digital Media Training Program organized in cooperation with YTB and TRT for the staff of the Grand Mufti's Office of Bulgaria and regional mufti's offices in Shumnu, Bulgaria ended with the closing and certificate ceremony. see more..

Turkish Youth in the US and Canada Meet at the "Diaspora Advocacy Academy"

The Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) is organizing the "Diaspora Advocacy Academy" program to raise young people who will consciously defend the rights of the Turkish community in the USA and Canada. The program also aims to create a strong bond between Turkish youth living in the US and Canada. see more..

YTB Organized Overseas Citizens Festival in Emirdağ

Speaking at the festival, YTB President Abdullah Eren stated that in 1978, around 17 thousand people from Emirdağ went to Belgium and 56 thousand people went to France to work, and noted that the efforts of Turks in the development of Belgium and France were very great. Citizens, most of whom live in European countries, started to come to their hometowns to spend their vacations with the arrival of the summer months. The Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) organizes Overseas Citizens Festivals in cities where citizens living abroad are concentrated. Finally, YTB organized a festival in Emirdağ district of Afyonkarahisar, where citizens live in large numbers, in cooperation with Afyonkarahisar Governorship and Municipality. Speaking at the festival, YTB President Abdullah Eren stated that in 1978, around 17 thousand people from Emirdağ went to Belgium and 56 thousand people went to France to work. see more..

YTB brings Rafadan Tayfa together with the little ones in Europe

Turkish cartoons play an important role in the development of language and culture for children abroad. In this context, the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) brings together the heroes of Rafadan Tayfa, one of the most popular cartoons of TRT Children's Channel, with young citizens in Europe. In this way, YTB contributes to the Turkish language development of child citizens living abroad and also enables them to learn while having fun. see more..

YTB Invites Young People from Around the World to Teknofest

The Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) carries out studies every year for the participation of citizens living abroad in TEKNOFEST Aviation, Space and Technology Festival, which plays a critical role in the development of national technology in Turkey. In this context, this year's support program was announced by YTB to ensure the participation of young people abroad in TEKNOFEST, which will be held in Samsun between 30 August-4 September 2022. see more..

Evliya Çelebi Culture Trips Program

It is very important for our citizens living abroad to visit not only their hometowns but also Turkey's historical and culturally rich cities in order to establish a sense of belonging with their homeland. YTB also continues its projects in order to establish this belonging relationship in a healthy way. Within the scope of Evliya Çelebi Cultural Trips Program, which is one of these projects, our citizens will have the opportunity to discover the cultural and historical values of Turkey, and like the Turkish traveler Evliya Çelebi (1611-1682), who spent 50 years of his life traveling to many different parts of the world, they will get to know the places they visit and increase their cultural knowledge. see more..

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..

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