The international youth mobility with the theme “A Green Step for a Clean Tomorrow” organized within the scope of the Erasmus+ KA151 project carried out by Bülbülzade Association and supported by the Turkish National Agency continues. The program, hosted by Bülbülzade Association and Bülbülzade Foundation, was attended by the Association of Turkish Alumni (ASMAT) and Novi Pazar Cultural Center from Serbia and Alaca Association from North Macedonia. Within the scope of the program, in which a total of 50 young people from Turkey, Serbia and North Macedonia took part, young people carried out various activities at the Gizem Doğan Living Learning Center affiliated to Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality.
Within the scope of the event, camping games such as archery and climbing were organized after settling in the campsite. After the camping activities, Gaziantep Zoo was visited. After the tour, BEKAM Board Member Mesut Aydağ discussed the search for solutions to ecological degradation and human-induced environmental problems. In the evening, Mustafa Kemal University Faculty Member Dr. Yunus Ergen gave a presentation on “Leadership and Ecological Leadership”. In the presentation, it was explained with examples how leadership gains meaning when combined with environmental responsibility. In addition, green solutions and the role of civil society in environmental transformation and the green skills that young people can acquire in this process were discussed.
In the morning of the third day, the participants visited Gaziantep Solid Waste Landfill Facility. A technical presentation on waste management and recycling processes was made at the facility, followed by a station model workshop with the theme “Green Solutions”. Participants developed environmentally friendly ideas in small groups and proposed solutions. After the station model, a forum titled “Civil Society and Youth Studies” was organized under the moderation of BEKAM President Mehmet Ali Eminoğlu. In the forum, topics such as the relationship between civil society and youth, volunteering, active citizenship and local participation were discussed.
On the fourth day of the events, a trip to Rumkale and Halfeti was organized as part of the nature and culture themed program. Participants observed the natural and historical beauties of the region on a boat tour.
