Empowerment Training Camp

• Project Type:
  Erasmus+ KA210-YOU
• Granting Organization:
  Turkish National Agency and European Commission
• Project No:
  2021-2-TR01-KA210-YOU-000050003
• Project Partner Organizations:
  YDV (Coordinating Organization), ANKA (Turkey), TtB (Norway)

TPM-1 Kick-off Meeting Report

Event Date: 09.09.2022-11.09.2022

Event Location: Gaziantep / Türkiye

The TPM-1 Kick-off Meeting signifies the commencement of our project. This assembly was convened with the objectives of discussing the overarching goals, expectations, and implementation strategy of the project, fostering collaboration among partners, and delineating the requisite steps for the successful execution of the project.

Agenda:

• • Opening remarks and introduction of participants
• • Review of the project's overarching objectives and expectations
• • Distribution of tasks and responsibilities
• • Formulation of the communication plan
• • Review and approval of the project calendar and activity plan
• • Financial planning and budget allocation briefing
• • Questions & Answers
• • Closure

Key Discussion Points and Decisions:

• • The project's overarching objectives and expectations were thoroughly discussed.
• • Tasks and responsibilities were defined and distributed among partners.
• • A communication plan was formulated, encompassing the tools and methods designated for regular communication among partners.
• • The project calendar and activity plan were reviewed and ratified.
• • A briefing was conducted regarding financial planning and budget allocation.

Feedback and Evaluations from Participants:

• • YDV: "The meeting was a pivotal step marking the onset of the project. It was highly productive in terms of promoting collaboration and understanding among partners."
• • ANKA: "Defining tasks and responsibilities will ensure the project progresses in a structured manner. The formulation of the communication plan was also crucial."
• • TtB: "The briefing on financial planning and budget allocation aided in comprehending the financial aspects of the project more lucidly. Overall, we were satisfied with the meeting."

Conclusion:

• The TPM-1 Kick-off Meeting was a fruitful session that ensured a successful start to the project. The emphasis on collaboration and mutual understanding among partners during the meeting indicates that such collaboration will persist in the subsequent phases of the project. The decisions made and plans established during the meeting will play a pivotal role in achieving the project's objectives.

Young World Summit

Event Date: 01.05.2023-05.05.2023

Event Location: Gaziantep, Türkiye

• 1. Introduction: The "Youth World Summit (National)" was designed as a platform for young people to discuss solutions to societal issues, exchange ideas, and raise awareness about these topics. The event aimed to encourage young people to become knowledgeable and actively involved in various fields, including politics, economy, climate change, media, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship.
• 2. Key Elements of the Event: The event included various key elements such as ice-breaking and team-building activities, discussions on thematic topics, evaluation activities, sustainability projects, and dissemination of outcomes. These elements were designed to encourage interactive participation and knowledge exchange among the youth.
• 3. Participants and Event Process: Youth selected according to criteria set by the YDV Gaziantep Branch management board participated in the event. The event was carried out as planned, and documents such as the "Youth World Summit Declaration" and the "Renewable Youth Energy Policy Document" were prepared, reflecting the youth's ideas and solutions to societal issues.
• 4. Results and Impact: The "Youth World Summit (National)" concluded with the preparation of documents reflecting the youth's perspectives and solutions to societal issues. These documents demonstrate the youth's views and proposed solutions to societal problems. The event served its purpose of encouraging youth to become more aware and actively involved in societal matters.
• 5. Evaluation and Recommendations: The event was largely carried out according to the proposed plan. The preparation of documents reflecting the youth's ideas and solutions to societal issues indicates the success of the event. For similar events in the future, it is recommended to use similar approaches to further encourage young people to become more knowledgeable and actively involved in societal issues.

Empowerment Training Camp

Event Date: 28.06.2023-29.06.2023

Event Location: Istanbul, Turkey

• 1. Introduction:
  The "Empowerment Training Camp for Young World Youth Workers" was orchestrated with the primary objective of amalgamating participants encompassing youth leaders, youth workers, volunteers, volunteer managers, mentors, NGO representatives, administrators/workers, and NGOs. The camp aimed to bolster the development of youth in their youth-related endeavors while targeting the enhancement of knowledge, skills, and attitudes under the umbrella of cultural diversity, focusing on identity, culture, religion, and race.
• 2. Core Elements of the Activity:
  • • Warm-Up: Initiatives were undertaken to facilitate participant introductions, team-building exercises, and the fostering of a cohesive team spirit.
  • • Thematic Subjects: Sessions were organized to delve into topics such as Youthpass, cultural diversity, inclusion, democracy, policy development, intercultural learning, youth worker, digital competencies, European Citizenship, non-formal education, active citizenship, and Youthpass.
  • • Innovative Evaluation: Sessions were designed for participants to engage in self-assessment and holistic process evaluation.
  • • Sustainability Project: Activities were structured around partner recognition, project idea presentations, and developmental discussions.
  • • Dissemination: Strategies were delineated for the widespread dissemination of outcomes and outputs derived from the training camp.
• 3. Methodology and Approach:
  Activities were grounded in non-formal education techniques. Methods ensuring active participation, knowledge sharing, idea exchange, and experiential sharing were employed. Roundtable discussions, debate sessions, role-playing, simulations, brainstorming, contests, gamification, storytelling, forum theatre, energizers, group dynamics, team-building, and interactive presentations were among the methodologies adopted.
• 4. Evaluation:
  End-of-day evaluations were consistently conducted. Additionally, written and verbal evaluation activities were executed at the culmination of the project. Each day, a distinct partner organization spearheaded invigorating and mobilizing activities.
• 5. Conclusion:
  The "Empowerment Training Camp for Young World Youth Workers" manifested as a triumphant initiative aimed at augmenting the skill set and knowledge base of youth workers and leaders. Through the utilization of innovative, active, non-formal, and informal methods and techniques, the project's objectives were seamlessly achieved. This training camp has equipped participants with pivotal insights, enabling them to partake more effectively and consciously in youth-centric activities.

TPM-2 (Transnational Project Meeting) - Final Meeting

Event Date: 28.06.2023-29.06.2023

Event Location: Gaziantep, Türkiye

The TPM-2 Closing Meeting was organized to evaluate the final stages of our project and discuss the overall results, successes, and challenges of the project. This meeting provided an opportunity to determine the final steps towards the completion of the project and exchange feedback among partners.

• Agenda:
  • • Opening remarks
  • • Evaluation of the project's overall results and successes
  • • Discussion of challenges encountered during the project and their solutions
  • • Feedback exchange among partners
  • • Sharing of materials and results obtained in the project
  • • Planning for the sustainability of the project and future steps
  • • Questions & Answers
  • • Closure
• Key Discussion Points and Decisions:
  • • The project's overall results, successes, and challenges were thoroughly discussed.
  • • Feedback was exchanged among partners, and ideas were shared regarding the future sustainability of the project.
  • • Materials and results obtained in the project were shared among partners.
  • • Plans were made regarding future steps and the sustainability of the project.
• Feedback and Evaluations from Participants:
  • • New World Foundation: "The meeting was highly productive in evaluating the final stages of the project and planning for future steps."
  • • ANKA: "Feedback on the project's overall results and successes was invaluable. Planning for future steps is critical for the sustainability of the project."
  • • TtB: "Discussing the challenges faced in the project and their solutions has created a guide for overcoming these challenges in similar projects. Overall, we were satisfied with the meeting."
• Conclusion:
  The TPM-2 Closing Meeting was a fruitful session to evaluate the final stages of the project and exchange feedback on the overall results, successes, and challenges of the project. The decisions made and plans established during the meeting lay a significant foundation for ensuring the sustainability of the project and successfully executing future steps.
• Attachments:
  • TPM-1 REPORT
  • TPM-2 REPORT
  • DECLARATION TEXT