AfSV Declaration on Social Peace and Justice in Turkey June 24, 2025 — Hizmet is a civil society movement committed to the ideals of living together in peace and serving humanity, and it works within the framework of social responsibility and philanthropy. The movement is centered on the concept of altruistic volunteerism and
The Message of Condolences on the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis April 21, 2025– We learned with sorrow the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, who throughout his life promoted dialogue and mutual respect among religious people, and especially between Muslims and Christians. In the spirit of the message of Jesus (peace
Alliance for Shared Values Message for the Holy Month of Ramadan March 3, 2025– As we welcome the blessed month of Ramadan, the Alliance for Shared Values extends warm wishes and prayers for a blessed Ramadan to Muslims around the world. This sacred time of reflection and prayer reminds us of our shared
Alliance for Shared Values Message for the Holy Month of Ramadan March 3, 2025– As we welcome the blessed month of Ramadan, the Alliance for Shared Values extends warm wishes and prayers for a blessed Ramadan to Muslims around the world. This sacred time of reflection and prayer reminds us of our shared
Message of Condolences for the Victims of Wildfires in Southern California January 14, 2025 – We are deeply saddened by the wildfires that have devastated communities in and around Los Angeles County in Southern California. These fires have not only destroyed vast natural landscapes and thousands of homes but have also displaced thousands
Message of Condemnation and Condolences for the Victims of Terrorist Attack in New Orleans, Louisiana January 2, 2025– We strongly condemn the brutal terrorist attack that claimed the lives of fifteen people and wounded more than thirty-five in the early hours of the New Year’s Day in New Orleans, Louisiana. We offer our
COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS AND LEGACY: THE FUTURE OF THE HIZMET MOVEMENT November 7, 2024– On the sad occasion of the passing of Mr. Fethullah Gülen, we would like to express our condolences to the volunteers and friends of the Hizmet Movement and ask God Almighty to grant them patience. As announced on various occasions, the
In Remembrance of Mr. Fethullah Gülen: A Towering Figure of Faith and Leadership October 21, 2024– With sorrowful hearts and humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the departure of our beloved Fethullah Gülen “Hocaefendi” from this temporal world. We are deeply saddened by the departure of Mr. Gülen, a towering figure of
Alliance for Shared Values Message for International Day of Peace September 21, 2024– The Alliance for Shared Values (AfSV) stands with the United Nations (UN) and the global community in celebrating the International Day of Peace, a day that reaffirms our collective commitment to advancing the values of peace, mutual respect, and dignity
Alliance for Shared Values message on the anniversary of July 15, 2016 Since the horrible night of July 15, 2016, the Turkish government has conducted an ongoing persecution of Hizmet participants based not on any evidence of wrongdoing, but through a textbook example of guilt by association. In addition to dismissing and jailing