Hello, it's me – Ulkar Gasimova.
I am originally from Azerbaijan, and I’m happy to
share that I’ve completed the first month of my journey here – in Ankara,
Türkiye.
From the very first day, I had no doubt that I
would gain different experiences, encounter cultural diversity, and achieve new
personal growth. However, I couldn’t have imagined that the month of May would
be this full and enriching.
What mattered most to me was the sincere
environment created with my current volunteers.
This month, I met many different people, and even in such a short period, each
of them has contributed something meaningful to me.
I had the opportunity to join activities such as
the speaking club, historical tours, and
a festival.
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Ankara Palas
Museum: This place, where Atatürk
stayed and where many important government responsible
were hosted at the highest level, has left an incredible mark on Turkish
history. I got the chance to see historical Turkish clothing, weapons, knives,
ballroom halls, porcelain sets from different countries, and Atatürk’s personal
clothing and work desk. It was a fascinating trip for cultural enrichment!
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On the weekend, we
took part in the ENGELSİZ
Ankara Festival. We set up a stand as Ander volunteers, talked to
visitors, played board games with them, and met many new people. At other
stands, we saw homemade jewelries, motivational book written by young people with cerebral palsy, as well as government
institutions that support people with disabilities. It was very touching to see
the involvement of parents, youth, organizations, government officials, and
citizens coming together to support these causes. Society truly belongs to all
of us.
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Lastly, I want to talk
about the speaking club,
which we organize every week. Each week, we come together with young people
from different age groups, prepare self-development questions, and play various
games like Taboo. It’s always interesting to meet new people, learn their
perspectives, and have conversations that guide each other in a positive way.
Now that one month has passed, I can say that this has been a different and unforgettable experience for me. I’m already looking forward to the upcoming months and new activities with excitement.
Let’s see what’s next!