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.

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.

We continue to stand in solidarity with our Palestinian brothers and sisters who are struggling to survive under difficult conditions in refugee camps across Lebanon. With the support of our generous donors, we deliver humanitarian assistance that brings hope to hundreds of families, reaffirming our commitment to sustain this journey of compassion without interruption.

The ongoing war in Sudan is having an increasingly devastating impact on the civilian population. As a result of months-long fighting, thousands of families have been displaced, while access to food and basic necessities has become severely limited. Security challenges and inadequate infrastructure are further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.

As part of its ongoing efforts to contribute to the sustainability of education in Gaza, the Mavi Marmara Association has signed a cooperation protocol with Eğitim Bir-Sen Branch No. 1 for the Tent Education Campus Project.

While a ceasefire fairy tale is being told in Gaza, Israel has accelerated annexation in the West Bank. According to the Palestinian Authority’s Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission, 531 dunams of Palestinian land have been seized. The E1 settlement plan, meanwhile, aims to bury any prospect of peace by effectively splitting the West Bank in two.

**The gala screening of the documentary *A Story of Resistance: Conscience*, which addresses the blockade, occupation, and inhumane practices imposed on Gaza from multiple perspectives, was held with strong participation from supporters of Palestine.**

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition convened in Dublin as part of its efforts to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza. The coalition announced that it will sail to Gaza in 2026 with more ships, broader international participation, and more coordinated global actions.