Istanbul Center

Statement on Hurricane Sandy Disaster

As you all know, Hurricane Sandy has devastated areas of New York, New Jersey, and other areas of the Northeastern United States, while claiming at least 27 lives in the United States.We at Istanbul Center wish to stand with those affected by the storm, and we sincerely hope and pray for the quickest recovery possible for all those who have suffered from this disaster. Read more...

Istanbul Center strongly condemns attacks to US missions.

In Bengazi, Libya, armed men attacked the US consulate, killing the US Ambassador to Libya and three other staff members. We at Istanbul Center strongly condemn this attack. Our condolences go out to the families of the victims of this outrageous event. Read more...

“We Remember!”

Today marks the 11^th anniversary of evil acts perpetrated in the tragic events of 9/11. The people of the world must recognize evil and stand together, unified, against it. For only when we stand together, regardless of differences in belief, race, nationality, sex and age, can we repel the forces of evil and prevent the crimes against humanity which follow them.

We must also remember that heroes do exist and that we should continue to honor not only those civil servants and citizens who lost their lives but those that survived and helped to save the lives of others on that infamous day and those who continue to serve and protect us. Read more...

Istanbul Center needs your support to maintain and serve our programs.VOTE for Istanbul Center on Chase Community Giving’s Facebook page.

Chase Community Giving is donating funds to local charities across the country. Organizations with most votes on Chase Community Giving’s Facebook page will win funding.

 We would like to ask for your support and vote for Istanbul Center. Read more...

Istanbul Center is Pleased to Announce the Theme for the 2012-2013 Annual Global Connections Art & Essay Contest!

This year's Contest theme is "The Human Footprint on the Environment: Impacts and Solutions."

We are very excited to be able to present you with this timely and important theme, especially given the success of both the 2011-2012 Contest and this summer's Global Connections Art & Essay Contest Winners' Trip to Turkey!

 

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The 2011-2012 Global Connections Contest Winners' Trip Comes to a Close

This summer's 2012 Global Connections Art & Essay Contest Winners' Trip to Turkey was a great success! Students, their sponsoring teachers and a superintendent, traveled around the country for 9 days from June 11-20, visiting the cities of Istanbul, Ankara and Kayseri in addition to also traversing the region of Kapadokya.

 

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Istanbul Center Sends Delegation of Georgia Legislators to Turkey

Every summer, Istanbul Center selects community leaders and officials to attend our annual trips to Turkey. This past month, Istanbul Center sent a delegation of legislators to Turkey to promote intercultural relations and increased cooperation between the U.S. - specifically the State of Georgia - and Turkey!

 

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Message of Empathy for the Victims of the Sikh Temple Shooting

On Sunday, August 5th in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, an armed and disturbed ex-soldier with connections to white supremacist groups entered a Sikh temple, opening fire upon unarmed worshippers and killing six people, in an act referred to as "domestic terrorism" by agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Milwaukee field office. Istanbul Center wishes to express our condolences to the victims, survivors, both their friends and families and the American Sikh community in the wake of this horrific massacre, a blatant and inexcusable act of prejudice and violence.

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