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A strong Turkey is at the foundation of TÜRGEV
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A strong Turkey is at the foundation of TÜRGEV

From Sabah · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • President Erdoğan praised the Turkey Youth and Education Service Foundation (TÜRGEV) for its 30-year success in supporting youth and contributing to a "strong Turkey."
  • TÜRGEV has provided educational and social support to students affected by conflicts in Gaza and Syria, and works to instill national values in young people.
  • Erdoğan warned against external influences and ideologies that target youth and societal values, urging a strong defense of Turkish identity and culture.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his wife, Emine Erdoğan, attended the 30th anniversary program of the Turkey Youth and Education Service Foundation (TÜRGEV), praising the organization's "unique success story." Erdoğan stated that the foundation is built on "sincere intentions and efforts," with the "prosperous future of our youth" and the "footsteps of a great and strong Turkey" at its core.

During the event, TÜRGEV presented awards to 10 students as part of the "TÜRGEV Rising Values" program. The foundation has extended its support to students whose education was disrupted in Gaza and provided educational, social, and housing assistance to young Syrians affected by the prolonged civil war. TÜRGEV aims to foster a generation that actively shapes its future rather than passively following trends.

This foundation is built on sincere intentions and efforts. At the center of this roof are the prosperous future of our youth and the footsteps of a great and strong Turkey.

— Recep Tayyip ErdoğanDescribing the foundation and its goals.

President Erdoğan issued a strong warning against what he described as "deviations contrary to human nature," such as LGBT ideologies, and other ideas being injected into young minds by certain circles. He also noted the risks associated with artificial intelligence and digital technologies. Erdoğan criticized an "elitist minority" that he believes places itself above the law and society, using secret societies and asymmetric power to "hold the future of humanity hostage."

"In the face of this threat directed at humanity, we must all be vigilant and take our precautions," Erdoğan urged. He emphasized the importance of strongly defending "our history, identity, and cultural and civilizational values." He vowed that they would not cede ground to those who he believes have no concern for youth and are merely pursuing their own power struggles, ensuring that young people are not "sacrificed" for these ambitions.

In the face of this threat directed at humanity, we must all be vigilant and take our precautions.

— Recep Tayyip ErdoğanWarning against perceived threats to youth and societal values.
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Originally published by Sabah in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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