Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan, who was in Gaziantep at the invitation of Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality and Gaziantep Provincial Directorate of National Education, received intense interest. Tarhan, who had the opportunity to see the projects implemented for Gaziantep on site, participated in the Family Academy's activities at the special invitation of Mayor Şahin. Tarhan, together with Mayor Şahin, also visited the Müzeyyen Erkul Gaziantep Science Center, Buğday Tanesi Prosthetic-Orthotic Production and Application Center, and Accessible Living Centers, and received information from the authorities.
Following the 'Life is a Choice' talk moderated by Şaban Özdemir at Gaziantep University-Mavera Congress and Art Center, held at the invitation of Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality and Gaziantep Provincial Directorate of National Education, Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan had the opportunity to see the work done by Gaziantep Municipality for the region on site. Mayor Fatma Şahin personally accompanied Tarhan.
Tarhan first visited the Müzeyyen Erkul Gaziantep Science Center.
Works examined at Müzeyyen Erkul Gaziantep Science Center
Tarhan, who visited the Müzeyyen Erkul Gaziantep Science Center with Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Mayor Zehra Ünal, toured the exhibition areas within the science center.
Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan was shown the Basic Sciences Exhibition Area, Space and Aviation Exhibition Area, Environment, Renewable Energy and Climate Change Exhibition Area, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Life Exhibition Area, Outdoor Exhibitions, and Mobile Exhibition Area, and detailed information about the works was provided.
Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan: “It's not about advising, but about walking together”
Later, Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan met with Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Fatma Şahin and visited the Gaziantep Family Academy. Tarhan, who had previously been present at its opening, discussed Gaziantep's suicide prevention action plan at the meeting held at the Family Academy. Underlining the need for the municipality's work to be structured into projects, Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan mentioned that almost half of those who commit suicide are hopeless and pessimistic individuals. Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan pointed out that people who understand empathy should be involved in such a valuable project, stating that in suicide cases, it is important not to advise individuals, but to take them by the hand and walk alongside them.
“Gaziantep will be a serious pioneer in this regard”
Tarhan, expressing his ideas within the scope of the 'Connect to Life' project to be launched by Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality and stating that cooperation is possible in the project; “I see the Family Academy as a project that has put the issue of family into practice. It currently has various functions. One assesses a person's psychological disorders, provides family counseling, spiritual counseling, and legal counseling. While doing all this, there is serious teamwork involved. The Family Academy has started this and made it sustainable. It is a serious example of social municipality, a center working on family issues. It also forms an important pillar regarding suicide. The second related work program on this issue is the suicide prevention and assistance project. In such situations, it is necessary to identify individuals in need and reach out to them individually. There is a suicide epidemic all over the world. Gaziantep will be a serious pioneer in this regard with this center and its activities, and if so, it will also be a pioneer in Turkey. It seems to be a project that will be a reference globally and enter the literature. I believe this sensitivity will find its reward,” he said.
Meeting with earthquake victims using prosthetics and orthotics
Within the scope of his tour and visits, Tarhan visited the Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Buğday Tanesi Prosthetic-Orthotic Production and Application Center after the meeting at the Family Academy. He met with earthquake victims undergoing treatment at the center.
Tarhan also visited Europe's 2nd largest Accessible Living Center
On the other hand, Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan visited Europe's 2nd largest Accessible Living Center, affiliated with the Metropolitan Municipality. Tarhan, who was greeted with a music show, received intense interest.
Activities for disabled individuals were discussed at the center, which aims for the integration of disabled people into society.
Meeting with individuals receiving education at the center, Tarhan stated that such work is very meaningful.
Mayor Fatma Şahin, who accompanied Tarhan throughout the tour, expressed her satisfaction with the visit. She added that she would be very pleased to jointly carry out the 'Connect to Life' project, especially with Üsküdar Üniversitesi.