The Mavi Marmara Freedom and Solidarity Association called for an end to arms transfers and for the safe passage of the flotilla heading to Gaza at the Sumud Congress in Brussels.

Mavi Marmara aims to reach thousands of people in need across 13 countries on 3 continents through its 2026 Qurbani campaign, bringing hope to those in need.

The Global Sumud Flotilla, departing from various ports across the Mediterranean, is growing through Marseille, Naples, and Barcelona, preparing to unite on its way to Gaza. Strengthened by the addition of a final convoy of nearly 40 vessels, the flotilla aims not only to deliver humanitarian aid but also to raise international awareness against the blockade.

The first group of the Global Sumud Flotilla, aiming to break the blockade on Gaza, has set sail from Marseille; the flotilla, which will expand with participants from different countries, continues its preparations ahead of the main voyage on April 12 to deliver humanitarian aid and raise international awareness.

Mavi Marmara Özgürlük ve Dayanışma Derneği reached tens of thousands of people in need across 15 regions—from Gaza to Africa—during Ramadan 2026, bringing hope to vulnerable communities through charity kitchens, food convoys, and zakat assistance.

In Burundi, one of the lowest-income countries in the world, we were on the ground as the Mavi Marmara Association, striving to uphold the spiritual atmosphere of Ramadan despite challenging living conditions. Through this mission, we delivered the entrusted donations of our generous supporters and went beyond immediate humanitarian relief—implementing sustainable development and health-focused projects designed to create lasting impact in the communities we serve.

As part of the 2026 Ramadan program, our Mavi Marmara teams, who have turned their route toward places where sorrowful hearts and oppressed communities live, reached our brothers and sisters in the Yarmouk Camp in Syria, where Palestinian refugees have been struggling for survival for many years.

The Freedom and Sumud Flotilla, formed through the unification of international civil initiatives seeking to break the blockade on Gaza, is preparing to set sail across the Mediterranean on April 12 with more than 100 vessels. The global civil mobilization — which includes the Mavi Marmara Özgürlük ve Dayanışma Derneği — aims to reach Gaza with humanitarian aid, medical teams, and a renewed call to the conscience of the international community.

The President of the Mavi Marmara Derneği, Beheşti İsmail Songür, appeared as a guest on a program broadcast on Sabah TV, where he made important evaluations regarding the latest developments in Gaza, humanitarian aid efforts, and initiatives aimed at breaking the blockade.

In Gaza, we have launched our charity kitchen with the capacity to provide hot meals to 10,000 people daily, aiming to alleviate the humanitarian crisis caused by Israel’s continued attacks despite the ceasefire.

As the Mavi Marmara Humanitarian Aid Association, we steadfastly continue our humanitarian assistance and solidarity efforts for Palestinian refugees living in the Yarmouk Camp, where war, siege, and poverty have left deep scars.

In Ramadan 2026, Mavi Marmara will extend the blessings of Ramadan to vulnerable communities across 13 regions, strengthening its solidarity with those in need.