Why 'Bir Arada'?

Why “Bir Arada”?

Why do people come together?

Behind every community lies the same quest: to connect with a place where we are seen, find meaning, and can sustain our existence. Communities can emerge in many different spaces and contexts, from schools to workplaces, public spaces to digital platforms. But at the heart of all of them lies the human need for “togetherness.”

The cities we live in, the environments we migrate to for study or work, are sometimes familiar, sometimes uncertain. Sometimes, even in the places we feel most at home, our thoughts and feelings can drift, drawing us into an invisible loneliness. In such moments, a single question grows within us: “Who am I, and does it matter?”

People often find the answer to this question in the relationships they build with others. Our stories, our efforts, and our experiences are reshaped within communities; our identity gains strength there, transforms, and finds a foundation.

This is precisely why Bir Arada exists.

To strengthen communities' capacity to live together, make the bonds between people visible, and generate collective solutions to the challenges encountered in integration processes. We organize meetings, publish research, and bring different groups together within a common framework. This approach inspires not only communities but also any environment where the value of co-creation is felt. Our goal is to create spaces where people can express themselves, hear each other, and stand together for the common good.

For us, being together is not just physical proximity; it is a process of mutual recognition, trust, and creating shared meaning. Every story is part of this whole.