The IHH has established lasting projects in various regions of the world and has added yet another educational investment to its efforts in Syria.

Education opportunities for 360 students 

The new school consists of six classrooms and will provide 360 children in the region, who have struggled to access education, with the opportunity to attend classes in a safe and healthy environment. During the opening ceremony, the critical role of education in regions still suffering from the negative effects of war was emphasised, as was the fact that relief efforts will continue uninterrupted.

“Our aid will continue”. 

Speaking at the ceremony, Hacı Bayram Şahin, Chairman of the IHH Ankara Branch, said that they have supported the Syrian people since the beginning of the war and that they have always placed great importance on education. Hundreds of young people who graduated from the first university we established in the region in 2016 are now serving their country. I would like to thank all our donors who have not withheld their support.”

“The smiles on the children’s faces are inspiring.”

Ahmet Zeydan, a Syrian Member of Parliament who spoke at the opening, noted that the town of Hayyan had paid a heavy price and suffered significant damage to its infrastructure. He said, “Seeing the children smile again and witnessing the future being built brings us great joy and inspiration. We extend our gratitude to IHH, and especially to Türkiye.”

Reşe Abdurrahim, an official from the Aleppo Governorate, emphasized that IHH has stood by them in every area since the beginning of the war, stating, “Our goal is to save lives. I hope these efforts, which are restoring values reduced to rubble, will serve as a means of peace and development for the Syrian people.”

IHH Syria Representative Hamza Dinçer also thanked the people of Ankara for their support.

The ceremony concluded with the planting of commemorative trees and the presentation of stationery sets to the students.

Who Is Hacı Bayram Veli, After Whom the School Is Named? 

Born in 1352 in the village of Solfasol, part of Ankara’s Altındağ district, Hacı Bayram Veli was a prominent Sufi mystic and scholar who received his madrasa education in Anatolia. Having dedicated his life to scholarship, Hacı Bayram Veli influenced Akşemseddin, the teacher of Fatih Sultan Mehmet, through his works; according to legend, he also foretold the conquest of Istanbul years in advance.