Amanos Foundation invites you to come together to remember and to look toward the future. Exactly three years after the earthquakes in southern Turkey, the phase of acute emergency aid has passed, but the need for long-term reconstruction has only grown. All proceeds from the evening will go toward the Mother and Child House we are establishing in Samandağ, Turkey.

The Göksel Yilmaz Ensemble will perform a repertoire of Turkish, Arabic, and Kurdish music influenced by Western styles such as jazz, blues, and classical music. Through their performances, they invite listeners on a musical journey through life; from longing to rebellion, from sorrow and melancholy to intense love and joy.

Before the concert, we will engage in conversation with several people who know the country, the affected region, and its stories from close by. Together, we will reflect on the ongoing local impact of the earthquakes, the resilience of the people in the region, and how we, from the Netherlands, can contribute to the future of those affected.

Purchase your tickets for this special evening here.

Speakers

Mitra Nazar

Poto: Stefan Heijdendael

Mitra Nazar was NOS correspondent in Turkey from 2020, based in Istanbul. She reported on geopolitical developments, the devastating earthquakes in 2023, and the re-election of President Erdoğan. She is currently working on a book about President Erdoğan. Since September 2025, she has been back in the Netherlands and works as a reporter for Nieuwsuur.

Meltem Haleceli

Photo: Koos Breukel

Meltem Halaceli is a human rights activist, writer, and Arabist with roots in Antakya. She has worked for various media outlets and, after the earthquake, traveled to Antakya with Frontlinie to look for family members.

Moderator:

Zara Toksöz

Zara Toksöz is a political scientist and journalist. As a program maker, she worked for seven years at the debate center De Balie. She often moderates programs on international politics.

Purchase your tickets for this special evening here.

The evening will be primarily in Dutch.
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Note: There is limited parking available near the Dominicus Church. The venue is easily accessible by public transport and is less than a 10-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station.

Photos:
1 + 2: Göksel Yilmaz Ensemble
3: Location of the Mother and Child House
4: Event venue Dominicus Church