Çolakoğlu Metalurji continues its long-standing commitment to supporting children and young people in Dilovası, providing school bags and stationery sets to 1,000 children starting primary school as part of its annual educational support program.
As one of Türkiye’s leading steel producers, Çolakoğlu Metalurji continues to contribute to the social and educational development of the communities in which it operates. Through its long-standing social responsibility initiatives, the company supports children and young people in Dilovası and the surrounding areas, with a particular focus on education, sports, and social development.
As part of its annual educational support program, which has become a longstanding tradition at the beginning of each academic year, Çolakoğlu Metalurji, in cooperation with Dilovası Municipality, provided school bags and stationery sets to 1,000 children starting primary school this year.
The distribution ceremony was held on Tuesday, September 15, at Dilovası Hacı Seyit Taşan Primary School. The ceremony was attended by Gebze District Governor Mehmet Ali Özyiğit, Deputy Mayor of Dilovası Özcan Kaya, Dilovası District Director of National Education Azmi Tunç, members of the district protocol, and representatives of Çolakoğlu Metalurji.
Extending Support from Education to Sports
Çolakoğlu Metalurji’s commitment to children and young people goes beyond educational support and encompasses sports and personal development. The school bags and stationery sets distributed as part of this year’s program also carried the logo of Çolakoğlu Metalurji Sports Club, reflecting the company’s broader commitment to encouraging children and young people to engage in sports.
Through its sports initiatives, Çolakoğlu Metalurji Sports Club contributes to the development of a strong sports culture in Kocaeli while supporting the physical, social, and personal development of children and young people, particularly in Dilovası and neighboring communities.
“We See Every Contribution to Our Children’s Future as Valuable”
Highlighting the importance of providing children with the right resources as they take their first steps into formal education, Çolakoğlu Metalurji emphasized that investing in children and their development is an essential part of building a sustainable future:
“We believe that investing in our children and their education is among the most meaningful investments we can make in a sustainable future. It is important to us that every child begins their educational journey with the resources they need, while feeling confident, supported, and motivated.
For many years, we have supported initiatives that contribute to the development and well-being of children and young people in Dilovası. We see our efforts across education, sports, and social development as long-term investments in the future of our community.
We will continue to support projects that create lasting value for children and young people and contribute to their development and well-being across education, sports, and social life.”
