On May 12th, 2024, in celebration of Mother’s Day, the GRFS Youth Club embarked on a special mission to bring smiles to the residents of Lanark Village Seniors’ Living. Armed with bouquets of vibrant flowers, the volunteers set out to spread love and warmth to the seniors residing there. The visit was a touching display...
The ‘Social Genocide Exhibition’ in Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada, organized by Advocates of Silenced Turkey and hosted by the Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS) and the Intercultural Dialogue Institute for the first time on April 20th, showcased 34 items highlighting the lives of oppressed individuals, drawing hundreds of attendees. Supported by 30 students, the event emphasized solidarity...
The Grand River Friendship Society Foundation organized a winter camp on December 23, 24, and 25, where people of different ages participated, and communication between different segments took place. Especially the struggles related to the problems experienced by volunteers from different countries of the world who have come to Canada, the importance of integration into...
The special evening of the Yankı 1st Anniversary Program, organized with the efforts of our respected young friends and dear elder siblings, welcomed us with an unforgettable event. On this special night, the gathering of viewers from all age groups to support the youth not only made the Yankı team proud but also created very...
Imagine a program, a fantastic celebration where the majority of participants are young. Such a program where young people from different nations and countries come together, heralding to us a future of good days after the difficult times we’ve been through as a world. They do this by presenting to us the story of Prophet...
Mentoring finds its true meaning through the presence of individuals who shape the lives of young generations, guiding them and serving as a source of inspiration. This year, on October 21st, the “Mentor Appreciation Day,” organized by the Grand River Friendship Society, came to life to express our gratitude to these unique individuals. For the...
We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life during the attacks carried out by Hamas on Israeli civilians and the responses by Israeli forces in Gaza. We condemn all forms of terrorism, attacks targeting civilians, and the disregard for the value of human life. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Israeli and...
Hamas’ın İsrailli sivillere yönelik düzenlediği saldırılar ve İsrail güçlerinin Gazze’ye verdiği yanıtlar sırasında yaşanan trajik can kaybından derin üzüntü duyuyoruz. Her türlü terörü, sivilleri hedef alan saldırıları ve insan yaşamının değerine saygısızlığı kınıyoruz. İsrailli ve Filistinli ailelere, kaybettikleri aile bireyleri ve sevdikleri için en derin başsağlığı dileklerimizi iletiyoruz. Kim tarafından ve hangi nedenle olursa olsun,...
Have you heard about Enes Freedom, a Turkish former NBA basketball player and current Human Rights activist? If not, it is still early enough. After quitting his highly successful career in the NBA, he started a North American tour to pass his message by meeting people. On one of his visits to Canada in Kitchener...
Determination and resilience filled the air as Kitchener’s Victoria Park hosted the annual Terry Fox Run on September 17th. This heartwarming event, dedicated to the legendary Terry Fox, brought together participants from all walks of life for a shared purpose – making a positive impact in the fight against cancer. Terry Fox’s legacy, a true...
