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Rudaw Net
3 days ago
- Politics
- Rudaw Net
From refugee to educator: A Kurd's mission to empower children in Germany
Also in World Author uses literature to document Kurdish tragedies US reiterates support for SDF integration Ukraine: Three years of Devastating war Berlin's international broadcaster to launch Kurdish-language programming: German politician A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Driven by his own learning difficulties as a migrant child in Germany, Orhan Yildirim established tutoring centers to help other children thrive. Yildirim moved to Germany from southeast Turkey at the age of four. 'When I arrived in Germany with my family, I realized how much our people suffer here initially due to not knowing the language and lack of knowledge. Therefore, I decided to do something that would be a service to them and reduce that burden on them,' Yildirim told Rudaw's Diaspora program that aired on Friday. He had the idea while he was studying for his Bachelor degree in sales engineering and product management. He drafted a business plan and received a small loan from a bank. He opened his first Kluge Wahl (Smart Choice) tutoring center in 2015. 'My dream was to establish an exemplary school so I could help people. When I shared my idea with close friends and colleagues, they laughed at it and said, 'what are you talking about? This is extremely difficult work.' But I had a goal and didn't give up. To cover the expenses, I applied for a loan from a bank, but the bank gave me a small amount. With that money, we started our work and established our school,' he said. At first, he only had five students. Most of the students in the early days were refugees who did not speak German, something he said he was comfortable teaching. Now the center teaches children in six different western German locations - three in Bochum and one each in Duisburg, Essen and Dusseldorf. Yildirim continues to develop the centers with new programs. Their latest initiative called Klug-Wahl Digital (Smart Choice Digital), aims to offer a digital version of their original program, enabling anyone, anywhere in the world, to join classes online. "Our teachers are highly skilled and academic. Before they start working, they must bring a clean background certificate from the police to ensure we know about their past. We also investigate their certificates and educational background and make sure they have expertise in teaching methods, along with several other criteria and conditions,' he said. Initial courses at the center are free, allowing students to explore subjects that interest them. If they wish to continue afterward, they pay a fee. The centers offer courses in German, English, French, Spanish, Latin, mathematics, physics, and chemistry.
Bloomberg
17-04-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Turkish Nickel Bull Plans $2 Billion M&A Spree to Rival China
Turkish billionaire Robert Yuksel Yildirim is on a $2 billion hunt for nickel mines, betting that the battery metal's price will rebound and that the West will want those supplies to cut its reliance on China. After making his fortune in chrome and shipping under family conglomerate Yildirim Holding AS, he spun off those businesses this year into CoreX Holding. The new venture already has some nickel-processing facilities, and with prices near a multiyear low, Yildirim sees now as a good time to scale up.
Express Tribune
28-02-2025
- Express Tribune
Turkey's first female captain to fly the world's largest passenger aircraft
Listen to article Kubra Yildirim has made history by becoming the first female captain of the world's largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380. A veteran pilot with Turkish Airlines, Yildirim's journey in aviation began over a decade ago and has now reached new heights with this historic achievement. Yildirim, who previously served as a first officer on the Airbus A380, now occupies the captain's seat, marking a significant milestone in her career. She started her aviation journey with an internship at Turkish Airlines' maintenance division, THY Technik, before moving on to train and work as a first officer on the airline's Airbus fleet. Her career took a significant turn when she continued her work with an airline in Dubai, where she flew the A380 for several years before officially being promoted to captain. Announcing the news on her social media accounts, Yildirim expressed her pride and gratitude, reflecting on the journey that began nearly 12 years ago. "Every step, every challenge, and every success has reshaped me," she wrote. "This profession is not just a job but a part of my life. I am deeply thankful to everyone who has supported me along the way." Kubra Yildirim's achievement highlights the growing presence of women in aviation, with her becoming a role model for aspiring pilots worldwide. She now officially commands the Airbus A380, a testament to her dedication and hard work in a traditionally male-dominated field.
