Why are you a Neighbor For Change?
“I’m from Turkey. I see everything from there being repeated here. The protests – there are millions of people; There are books by people who are from Turkey from the past 5, 6, 7 years and it’s basically about what these dictator-like people do to turn people against each other and at the same time, undermine democracy. In the larger sense of this, we’re trying to see what we can do to make people more aware. To try to change political perspectives from a grassroots level”. – Yucel
What do you want Americans to know about what you experienced in Turkey?
“The longer we wait, the more difficult it gets.” – Yucel
“I’m horrified every day. So much of this has a compounding effect to international policy. I feel compelled that we have to do something, but we don’t know what to do. We’re looking for leadership. We’re looking for community. And we’re hoping that starts here.” – Sheryl
