University Students Made Disabled Youth Happy
In Burhaniye district of Balıkesir, the “Hope with Colors, Little Hands, Big Dreams Project with BUBFA”, prepared by students of the Faculty of Applied Sciences, was implemented. As part of the project, university students engaged in painting and drawing activities together with special needs students.
The event, organized by Burhaniye Faculty of Applied Sciences students at the Gamzelerim Special Education and Rehabilitation Center, delighted young people with disabilities. The project aims to support the self-confidence and social interaction skills of the special students.
The activity, held in the garden of the Rehabilitation Center, attracted significant attention. Attendees included District Governor Cumali Atilla, Dean Prof. Dr. Mehmet Oğuzhan İlban, Rehabilitation Center Director Sevda Akgündüz, artist Figen Köprülü, and students. Zeynep Bilge Olgun, a second-year student at Balıkesir University, expressed her happiness about participating:
"We are second-year students at Balıkesir University. We organized an event called 'Hope with Colors.' Our slogan is 'Little Hands, Big Dreams.' Today, my team and I had a wonderful time. I would like to thank everyone who contributed to this event."
Sezai Sarıdal added, "We are conducting a canvas painting activity. We had a sincere interaction with the students. They are very happy. Together, we are contributing to them."
Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Oğuzhan İlban, stated:
"As Burhaniye Faculty of Applied Sciences, we strive to contribute to social awareness projects. We touch many areas of life. Today, we are here at the Gamzelerim Rehabilitation Center. Our students are carrying out a meaningful project with our special students. Within a spectrum of projects created by our students, many are dedicated to special needs students. One of them is 'Life Without Barriers with BUBFA.' In this project, older students conduct art workshops with their special peers. They do their best to help them build self-confidence, integrate more into life, and increase their happiness. We will continue to carry out such projects."
