Arakan News Agency | Exclusive
The activities of the fourth summer club for Rohingya students across Turkey was concluded. The club included cultural events, sports activities, various competitions, and discussions addressing Rohingya issues, and was organized by the Arakan Humanitarian Association, concluded this July across Turkey.
45 Rohingya students studying at various universities across Turkey participated in the events, which took place between July 15 and 18. The club was sponsored by “Tanmia” (Development) charity association, and in cooperation with the Turkish Ministry of Youth and Sports, in the Karabuk area of the Ovacik camp.
The events included cultural and sports activities and various competitions in team and individual sports. Students also participated in theatrical performances that addressed some of the issues prevalent in the Rohingya community.
Rohingya activist Muhammad Noor, founder of the Rohingya Vision media platform, also presented a workshop on the life goals of Rohingya youth and their responsibilities towards the Rohingya community. The workshop included many enriching discussions and dialogues.
The final day of the summer club included a visit to the Ormanya Wildlife Park in the Sapanca region of Turkey. A closing ceremony was also held for the club’s activities, during which prizes were distributed to the winning teams.
The Arakan Humanitarian Association organizes an annual summer club and winter camp for Rohingya students. The goal is to create an environment where students from all over Turkey can meet, exchange experiences, build relationships, address the challenges facing the Rohingya community, and discuss ways to cooperate to support the Rohingya cause.
Last February, the fourth winter camp for Rohingya students was held at the Akoum Youth Camp in Mersin, southern Turkey. The camp featured a variety of activities and events, as well as field trips and field visits.
The Arakan Humanitarian Association, based in Istanbul, seeks to provide relief and development for the Rohingya Muslim minority, highlighting their suffering both inside and outside Myanmar. It also works to advance their educational, cultural, social, and economic development, and to prepare leaders capable of advancing their community.
Rohingya students play volleyball match within the summer club’s activities (Image: ANA)
