# @americanredcross on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DDp1dbwuDu9
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/72589255-americanredcross-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-12-16T21:04:55.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** American Red Cross (@americanredcross) — https://gondola.cc/americanredcross

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“Like all individuals with disabilities, I have faced many challenges. Going through my adolescence was very difficult. However, I succeeded in fighting against these challenges.” 

Gülhan is a teacher in Türkiye with hopes of inspiring future generations to pursue their dreams. Through the Turkish Red Crescent’s Without Barriers initiative, she teaches and leads young students with disabilities, ensuring that they have access to education, jobs and other opportunities.

“We strive to demonstrate that physical characteristics are not important and that when given opportunities, they can achieve great things," Gülhan said. 

After the 2023 earthquake in Türkiye, Gülhan's work became even more vital. This unimaginable disaster left thousands with permanent physical disabilities. 

“With the unity of our state and our people, we thankfully overcame these tough days," Gülhan said. "Children and individuals with disabilities must first be accepted by society. We need to start working on this with our youngest children.” 

Many of Gülhan's students have gone on to further their education at universities, a success she's very proud of and that motivates her to continue her critical work. We're so grateful to Gülhan for using her personal experience to fuel her passion and break down barriers. ❤️ #StoriesThatInspire

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