By Meryem Salman | Project Leader
Dear Friends,
Most probably you heard that a devastating earthquake struck Turkey on February 6, causing widespread destruction and loss of life in 11 provinces. We wanted to share one of our students message with you to show you how their lives changed in one night.
"On the night of February 5, I was at my family home in Kahramanmaras where I was on vacation. We spent the night making plans for the next day (6th of February) when I would meet a friend of mine, yes like everyone else, we were in the rush of our daily routine, without knowing what will happen to us next day.
Unfortunately when it was 4:17 a.m. our daily lives, beautiful neighborhoods, homes, and most painfully, our friends and families whom we thought would never leave us, slipped through our fingers in one and a half minutes. I learnt by experiencing how lives can change so dramatically in such a short moment and how the material aspects of life which are valued more than the lives of people, are so meaningless and temporary.
Patience and gratitude are now in the center of my life. I know that I have to work hard and wait patiently to see that life is good again.
I suffered a lot but I had to stand up. I should be though and resilient. I saw so much pain and sorrow around me and I thought I should be grateful because I was lucky and I said to myself “My family is fine, thanks god”.
During this period, I learned to appreciate life. I should aim to live every moment with my family and friends in the best way as if it was the last moment of our lives. Why? I feel like I have been given a second chance and I should take this chance to build myself up again, to spend my time better, to liberate myself and to love people and life more than ever."
Buldan Foundation recognizes that the earthquake not only caused great material damage and loss of life, but also affected the education of many university students in the region. We believe that education is a fundamental human right, and we want to do our part in supporting the affected university students in their continued education. So, from now on, we decided to give grant to students from eartquake areas. Moreover, we planned a new project called "Rebuild Hope" to provide computers to ttem. By this, we hope to make a tangible impact on their lives and education. These computers will enable them to attend online classes, complete assignments, and access educational resources, regardless of their location or circumstances.
We would like to thank you for your priceless support .
Regards,
Meryem Salman
On Behalf Of Buldan Foundation Team
By Meryem Salman | Project Leader
By Meryem Salman | President
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