b'Sample Activities ofHizmet MovementMember OrganizationsThe Hizmet movement is a civil society movement committed to the ideals of living together in peace and serving humanity, and it works within the frame-work of social responsibility and philanthropy. The movement is centered on the concept of altruistic volunteerism and prioritizes education, dialogue, and humanitarian aid in its activities. It is a peaceful movement that embraces Domestic and Interculturalreligious, social, and cultural diversity and is inspired by Islamic and universal Exchange Trips: Peace and Dialogue Awards: human values.AfSV partners organize international andAfSV partners bring people from different domestictripstofacilitateinterculturalfaiths, cultures, ethnicities, and political understanding and to build bridges be- viewstogetheratPeaceandDialogue tween countries and communities. TheseAward Ceremonies and Friendship Din- Vision of Hizmet Participantstrips allow AfSV partners to carry out theirners.Thesegatheringshavecometo mission of creating cross-cultural under- symbolize our desire to achieve a gen- Hizmet participants aim to reach a society where:standing through person-to-person con- uinecross-culturalunderstandingandEvery human being is treated with dignity and accepted for who nections.The goal is for the participantscooperation. The purpose is to recognizethey are;to return from the trips with a greater un- influentialpersonswhoactivelypro-derstanding of the everyday life of peo- Human rights are protected, and any form of diversity that does ple in the hosting country, how religionmotepeace, education, and diversity innot contradict fundamental human rights is seen as richness;and culture affect each other, and howthe workplace, daily life, and the mediaPeople are sensitive to the challenges of humanity;diversity exists within different cultures. orothercommunityserviceprograms.People of different religions, cultures, and worldviews enter dialogue and empathize with each other;Sharing and cooperation are cherished; andPeople live in peace and harmony.Hizmet participants collaborate with individuals and groups who share International ChildrensFighting Hunger: this vision, which combines individual spirituality with social aware-Festival:Turkish Cultural Center Bergen & Em- ness, calling on its participants to serve their fellow human beings.This entertaining event brings togetherbrace Relief served a dinner at BergenIts activities center on three core areas: international communities for a joyful en- County Housing, Health and HumanInvesting in education for cultivating virtuous individuals,counter and an experience of rich expres- Service Center. As a part of Family Prom- Promoting philanthropy and community service,sions of diverse cultures. The Childrensise ofBergen`s Walk-in Dinner program. Festival includes the famous folk dancesVolunteers of the Hizmet movementOrganizing intercultural and interfaith dialogue programs for ofmanycountries,handcrafts,calligra- provide food for thousands of peoplepeaceful coexistence.phy,musicalperformances,andfood. in need every year through local soup kitchens, shelters and foodbanks.'