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November 17, 2025 - GTU Office of Press and Public Relations Master's students from the Department of Management at Gebze Technical University (GTU) bring smiles to the faces of preschool children at Gebze Closed Prison through a meaningful social responsibility project.
Aiming to raise social awareness and touch the lives of disadvantaged children, GTU students implemented a project titled “Hope Beyond the Walls.” As part of the “Ethics in Business Life” course taught by Prof. Meral Elçi, the graduate students supported the preschool located within Gebze Closed Prison.
Educational Materials and Toys Provided The project aimed to improve the educational and developmental environment of the children in the prison preschool. Within this scope, the students provided educational materials, toys, stationery supplies, clothing, and hygiene products. Age-appropriate books and educational games were also gifted to contribute to the children’s learning process.
The students not only offered material support but also had the opportunity to spend time with the children. Through this interaction, they witnessed the children’s happiness and strengthened their own empathy skills.
The volunteer students emphasized that social responsibility gains true meaning through action, stating: “There is hope beyond the walls. Every child deserves to grow up with love, play, and education.”
The GTU graduate students noted that the project was a special experience for them, adding: “We realized how important it is not only to uphold ethical values but also to practice them in the field. Love and kindness know no barriers.”
This event stood out as a significant example that reflects GTU students’ leadership grounded in ethical values and their strong sense of social responsibility. |
