Trainees at Istanbul Zeytinburnu Public Education Centre, one of the 53 centres providing such training, had a pleasant surprise on Thursday, April 11. UNDP Turkey Goodwill Ambassador Mert Fırat visited them at the Turkish language course.
An exciting day was in the making for Mert Fırat and UNDP Turkey team who met at Zeytinburnu in the early hours. They first shot a short video for posting on the social media, then met with Ms. Seden Çetin, one of the teachers at Zeytinburnu Public Education Centre, then proceeded to the Centre.
Syrian trainees at the Centre were excitedly waiting for Mert Fırat’s arrival. Close friends Şirin and Dilan said they loved him very much and were impatient to see him. Mert Fırat and UNDP Turkey team finally arrived at Zeytinburnu Public Education Centre and were welcomed by Mr. Orhan Ayyıldız, Director.
Not keeping the already excited trainees in waiting, Mert Fırat visited the class by Ms. Betül Özkan, a trainer, and was joyfully welcomed.
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