"Atatürk first set foot in Samsun as an official, but once he stepped off that ship, he became a civil society leader."

Turkish-American youth are leading the way to stand up for the causes they care about 🚀 The American Turkish Association of North Carolina (@atanc.usa) Youth Group gathered for their annual #19Mayıs Youth Day Picnic and proudly presented a $3,000 donation to @konusmamizgerekdernegi through BTF, supporting menstrual health equality in Türkiye.

During the event, they were reminded of the historical significance of May 19, remembering Atatürk’s arrival in Samsun in 1919 as a civic leader who went on to shape Türkiye’s modern, secular, and democratic future. Today, these young volunteers continue that legacy - standing up for the causes they care about with the same spirit of civic engagement.

Thank you, @atanc_youth, for setting an example for us all! Tap the link in our bio to learn more about the NC Youth Group’s campaign.