East Turkistan Education and Solidarity Association Officially Launches New Round of Educational and Social Aid Activities

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The East Turkistan Education and Solidarity Association (ETESA), one of the key organizations struggling for the faith, identity, and freedom of the people of East Turkistan, has officially announced the launch of its 2026 educational and social aid activities. This decision is being implemented as part of the strategic plans presented during the association's recent annual work summary meeting in Istanbul [Source 1.9].

Education: The Foundation for Protecting the Ummah's Future

Under the leadership of Mr. Musajan Er, President of the East Turkistan Education and Solidarity Association, the new plan places educational work at the forefront. In 2026, the association will launch a series of new textbooks and training courses to help Uyghur children in the diaspora preserve their national identity and receive an upbringing based on Islamic ethics [Source 1.3].

This educational plan includes the following points: 1. **The Holy Quran and Religious Knowledge:** Systematically continuing Quranic recitation, Aqidah (creed), and Fiqh (jurisprudence) classes to strengthen the faith of the younger generation. 2. **Mother Tongue and History:** Resisting China's cultural genocide by preserving the Uyghur language and teaching the true history of East Turkistan [Source 1.10]. 3. **Support for University Students:** Providing scholarships to Uyghur students studying in Turkey and other countries and supporting their academic research [Source 1.7].

Association leaders emphasize that education is not just about acquiring knowledge, but the most powerful tool for a nation's survival. In the face of the Chinese communist regime's policies of destroying mosques, banning religious books, and the "Sinicization of Islam" in East Turkistan, this educational movement in the diaspora is a vital step in proving that the Ummah is a single body [Source 1.14].

Social Aid and Cooperation: The Practice of Islamic Brotherhood

Another important pillar of the new round of activities is social aid work. The East Turkistan Education and Solidarity Association announced that in 2026, it will further expand the scope of its support for families in need, orphans, and widows [Source 1.8].

Work in this field is planned as follows: * **Caring for Orphans:** Fully covering the living and educational expenses of children whose parents are imprisoned in camps in East Turkistan or have been martyred. * **Health Assistance:** Helping sick migrants with their medical treatment and coordinating with health authorities in Turkey [Source 1.8]. * **Empowering Women:** Opening vocational and craft courses to help Uyghur women become socially and economically self-sufficient [Source 1.4].

These aid activities are conducted based on the Islamic principles of "Zakat" and "Sadaqah," aiming to revive the spirit of mutual assistance among Muslims. In its 2025 work report, the association stated that material and spiritual aid reached thousands of families, and it aims to increase this number even further in 2026 [Source 1.15].

The International Situation and the East Turkistan Cause

Currently, the East Turkistan issue has reached a very delicate stage on the international scene. Despite China's economic and political pressure, the East Turkistan Education and Solidarity Association, together with the International Union of East Turkistan Organizations (IUETO), is making efforts to draw the Islamic world's attention to this oppression [Source 1.4].

As emphasized in the January 2026 meeting, the association aims to strengthen advocacy activities not only in Turkey but also in the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asian countries to gain the support of Muslim nations for the East Turkistan cause [Source 1.4]. Specifically, efforts will continue to awaken the conscience of the Ummah by exposing China's actions in destroying mosques and suppressing religious freedom [Source 1.14].

Conclusion: The Responsibility of the Ummah

These new activities by the East Turkistan Education and Solidarity Association serve as a beacon of hope for the survival of the Uyghur people. Protecting faith and identity through education and strengthening the bonds of brotherhood through social aid—all of these are part of an Islamic responsibility.

Muslims worldwide, especially intellectuals and philanthropists, must remain committed to supporting these blessed efforts of their East Turkistan brothers and sisters both materially and spiritually. The liberation of East Turkistan and the Uyghur people's right to worship freely will be a collective victory for the entire Ummah. Insha'Allah.