The first Artificial Intelligence Library under the “Liderler Nesiller” (Leaders and Generations) project has opened in Bucak, Burdur.
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The Fenerbahçe Leaders Association (FEBLİD) has opened its first Artificial Intelligence Library in the Bucak district of Burdur as part of its “Liderler Nesiller” (Leaders and Generations) project, launched to promote equal opportunities in education and introduce children across Anatolia to the technologies of the future.
The opening ceremony, held on October 22, 2026, was attended by Bekir Canavar, Bucak District Director of National Education; Serap Çetin, Branch Manager at the District Directorate of National Education; Osman Elitok, School Principal; Galip Ölmez, Chairman of the Board of the Fenerbahçe Leaders Association; Gökhan Barış İnce, Secretary General; Berkay Çiftçi, Executive Board Member; and Pınar Özdalkıran, Board Member Responsible for Legal Affairs.
The Artificial Intelligence Library, established as part of the “Liderler Nesiller” project, has been designed as a next-generation learning center where students can explore artificial intelligence technologies, learn to use them, and develop their creativity and productivity, going beyond the concept of a traditional physical learning space.
As part of the project, a classroom allocated within the school has been fully equipped with desks, chairs, and computers. Professional subscriptions to advanced artificial intelligence applications have also been made available for students.
In addition, specially configured digital AI skills have been integrated into the system, enabling students to use artificial intelligence effectively across different fields.
The initiative aims to help students become individuals who do not merely consume technology but also question, research, solve problems, and use technology productively.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Galip Ölmez, Chairman of the Board of FEBLİD, emphasized the project's social responsibility and its importance for Türkiye's technological future, stating:
“In line with our nation's goal of reaching the level of contemporary civilizations, we are deeply pleased and honored to launch this artificial intelligence movement in Anatolia today, starting from the Bucak district of Burdur. The future of the Republic entrusted to us by Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk will rise on the shoulders of generations empowered by education, guided by science, and capable of creating through technology. Today, the world is experiencing one of the greatest technological transformations in human history. Artificial intelligence is reshaping not only the way we work but every aspect of life, from education and science to art and the economy. We do not want any child in Anatolia to be left behind in this transformation. A child's future should not be determined by the city where they were born or the resources available to them, but by their dreams, talents, and the opportunities they are given.”
“Today, we are not simply opening the doors of a classroom equipped with computers. We are expanding a child's window to the world, connecting their curiosity with knowledge and their dreams with technology. We want a student studying in Bucak to have access to the same technological opportunities as their peers in the world's most developed cities. We want them not only to use artificial intelligence but also to understand it, question it, and eventually become one of those who develop it. Because we believe that the leaders of tomorrow are not raised only in major cities. Ideas capable of changing the future of the world can also emerge from a classroom in Anatolia.”
“As the Fenerbahçe Leaders Association, we see leadership not merely as managing the present but as creating opportunities for future generations. Inspired by Fenerbahçe's deep-rooted Republican values and Atatürk's commitment to reason and science, we consider it our responsibility to transform social benefit into lasting achievements. We aim for this first step in Bucak to pave the way for new artificial intelligence libraries in different cities across Anatolia. Our greatest investment is not in buildings but in the future, and our greatest achievement will be the generations whose development we help support. I would like to thank our local administrative authorities, national education administrators, the education community, and the valued members of the Fenerbahçe Leaders Association who contributed to bringing this meaningful project to life.
We hope that one of the children introduced to artificial intelligence here today will become one of the individuals shaping our country's scientific and technological development tomorrow.”
The first Artificial Intelligence Library, opened in the Bucak district of Burdur, marks the beginning of an educational model that the Fenerbahçe Leaders Association aims to expand throughout Anatolia under its “Liderler Nesiller” project.
The project aims to improve students' AI literacy, increase their access to digital technologies, and support the development of analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Through this initiative, the Fenerbahçe Leaders Association seeks to combine the Republic's vision for education and science with today's technological opportunities, creating a lasting and sustainable social impact in different parts of Anatolia.
The “Liderler Nesiller” project will continue its journey with the mission of contributing today to the development of tomorrow's leaders.
