![There was a fundraising event for Syrian orphans harvesting olives! 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-14_syrian-orphans20181114_2_33424074_39022194.jpg?w=610&h=407&ssl=1 "Olive Harvest Festival for Syrian Orphans in Turkey's Hatay")
There was a fundraising event for Syrian orphans harvesting olives! 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]
![The event was for these Syrian orphans, and they all had tons of fun! 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-14_syrian-orphans20181114_2_33424074_39022195.jpg?w=302&h=202&ssl=1 "Olive Harvest Festival for Syrian Orphans in Turkey's Hatay")
The event was for these Syrian orphans, and they all had tons of fun! 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]
![There was facepainting 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-14_syrian-orphans20181114_2_33424074_39022196.jpg?w=302&h=201&ssl=1 "Olive Harvest Festival for Syrian Orphans in Turkey's Hatay")
There was facepainting 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]
![Lots of dancing 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-14_syrian-orphans20181114_2_33424074_39022197.jpg?w=303&h=202&ssl=1 "Olive Harvest Festival for Syrian Orphans in Turkey's Hatay")
Lots of dancing 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]
![Everyone gathered to harvest olives for the festival 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-14_syrian-orphans20181114_2_33424074_39022198.jpg?w=303&h=202&ssl=1 "Olive Harvest Festival for Syrian Orphans in Turkey's Hatay")
Everyone gathered to harvest olives for the festival 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]
![How do they do it?! Here's a fire breather performing at the festival 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-14_syrian-orphans20181114_2_33424074_39022199.jpg?w=302&h=202&ssl=1 "Olive Harvest Festival for Syrian Orphans in Turkey's Hatay")
How do they do it?! Here’s a fire breather performing at the festival 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]
![TUG OF WAR! Syrian kids participate in a tug of war competition. 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-14_syrian-orphans20181114_2_33424074_39022200.jpg?w=226&h=151&ssl=1 "Olive Harvest Festival for Syrian Orphans in Turkey's Hatay")
TUG OF WAR! Syrian kids participate in a tug of war competition. 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]
![Fire breathers performing in front of the children and festival goers. Don't try this at home, kids! 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-14_syrian-orphans20181114_2_33424074_39022201.jpg?w=226&h=151&ssl=1 "Olive Harvest Festival for Syrian Orphans in Turkey's Hatay")
Fire breathers performing in front of the children and festival goers. Don’t try this at home, kids! 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]
![Plenty of facepainting and pretty garlands covered in glitter! 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-14_syrian-orphans20181114_2_33424074_39022202.jpg?w=226&h=151&ssl=1 "Olive Harvest Festival for Syrian Orphans in Turkey's Hatay")
Plenty of facepainting and pretty garlands covered in glitter! 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]
![It looks like everyone had a great day! 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-14_syrian-orphans20181114_2_33424074_39022203.jpg?w=226&h=151&ssl=1 "Olive Harvest Festival for Syrian Orphans in Turkey's Hatay")
It looks like everyone had a great day! 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]