Near East University Atatürk Faculty of Education is transforming its academic expertise into social benefit through collaboration protocols signed with KİTBAV, the Kemal Saraçoğlu Foundation for Children with Leukemia and Cancer, and ZAYDER.
Near East University, ranked among the top 500 universities in the world, continues to disseminate its scientific output and sense of responsibility to society through these collaborations. In this context, the Near East University Atatürk Faculty of Education and the Social Research and Development Center have signed collaboration protocols with leading civil society organizations in the TRNC: the Cyprus Turkish Information and Research Foundation (KİTBAV), the Kemal Saraçoğlu Foundation for Children with Leukemia and Cancer, and the Olive Tree Education and Aid Association (ZAYDER).
These collaborations aim to increase social benefit in a lasting and sustainable way by bringing together educational activities, scientific research, and social support practices with a holistic approach.
At the signing ceremonies, Near East University was represented by the Dean of the Atatürk Faculty of Education, Prof. Dr. Umut Akçıl, Vice Dean Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dervişe Amca Toklu and the Heads of the Social Research and Development Center, Prof. Dr. Zehra Altınay and Prof. Dr. Fahriye Altınay.
Institutional Support for the Education Processes of Children with Leukemia…
Near East University Atatürk Faculty of Education signed its first cooperation protocol in December with the Kemal Saraçoğlu Foundation for Children with Leukemia and Cancer. The cooperation protocol, signed with the participation of the Foundation President Hüseyin Özün Yamaç and social service specialist Beyhan Yılmaz, aims to support the education and learning processes of children undergoing cancer treatment. It is aimed to strengthen not only the academic success of the children but also their psychosocial development through the activities to be carried out within the scope of the protocol. Thanks to the educational support to be provided to increase the learning opportunities of the children who are members of the Foundation, it is planned that education will continue uninterrupted and sustainably during the treatment process. The cooperation, which includes educational support, individual learning programs and psychological counseling services, also offers a holistic support model that includes guidance studies and awareness activities for families.
Multifaceted Collaboration Focused on Social Benefit with ZAYDER…
The cooperation protocol signed by Rabia Özcömert, President of the Olive Tree Education and Aid Association (ZAYDER), and Banu Kuş, the Association’s Social Affairs Officer, will focus on activities aimed at strengthening inclusive education, human rights, gender equality, healthy living, and a culture of peace. In addition, short-term training programs for children, youth, and adults will be implemented within the framework of projects supported by solidarity-based activities. The goal is to directly contribute to the field by supporting the cognitive development of children who apply to ZAYDER and need support, thus permanently expanding the social impact.
Educational and Social Solidarity-Based Collaboration with KİTBAV…
The cooperation protocol signed with Halil İbrahim Şevket, President of the Cyprus Turkish Information and Research Foundation (KİTBAV), will implement educational activities and social solidarity projects that will contribute to strengthening KİTBAV’s institutional structure. These studies will be conducted with the active participation of academics and students working in the Preschool Education and Music Education departments within the Atatürk Faculty of Education.