Uluslararası Gençlik Eğitim Kültür ve Spor Derneği

The International Youth Education Culture and Sport Association (IYECS) is a non-profit organization focused on developing and implementing effective non-profit activities, the organization establishes partnerships and serves as a coordinator in various projects. The IYECS aims to contribute to the social, cultural, sporting, scientific, and vocational development of young individuals. The goals encompassed enhancing their active engagement in social and economic spheres, involving them in decision-making processes, advocating for sustainable youth policies, fostering lifelong learning, facilitating entry into the labor market, fostering mutual understanding, promoting cooperation, and encouraging tolerance. Our objectives are as follows; -Contributing to the development of individuals among the youth who foster affection for others and the environment, respect human rights, and uphold democratic values, approaches, and attitudes. -Ensuring the inclusion of youth in decision-making processes at the local, regional, national, and international levels, promoting active citizenship, developing sustainable youth policies, and facilitating their entry into the labor market through lifelong learning. -Organizing and coordinating a diverse range of activities to help young people become entrepreneurs, creative, solution-oriented, innovative, productive, principled, open to sharing, and participative individuals. -Establishing cooperation, collaboration, and organization among young people and youth organizations to enable them to be more effective in the fields of global peace, environmental sustainability, and social development. -Organizing and delivering informative educational programs to raise awareness against addictions and negative environments, providing protection for youth against harmful effects. -Offering solution-oriented approaches to common problems faced by young people, addressing their employment and aspirations nationwide, and organizing artistic, sportive, and educational courses, sightseeing and cultural trips, youth projects, festivals, camps, seminars, concerts, and panels. -Supporting the use of non-formal education methods in the learning processes of young people, making non-formal education more accessible, and developing projects and conducting research in this field. -Providing courses and incentives for young people with insufficient financial means and other capabilities to meet their basic individual needs. -Raising awareness among young people and society as a whole on natural disasters, first aid response, the environment, energy conservation, and protecting energy sources. -Strengthening mutual understanding, improving cooperation, and encouraging tolerance among young people to enhance social unity within the EU. The 14 volunteer members, consisting of expert trainers and academicians in various fields, engage in activities that provide diverse skills and experiences for young people. Their previous involvement as administrators, researchers, or trainers in our past projects further enhances the organization's capabilities. The International Youth Education Culture and Sport Association (IYECSA) has a substantial track record and experience in areas relevant to this project. The organization focuses on active citizenship, social inclusion, employment, entrepreneurship, and various specific objectives outlined in the project. Specifically, IYECSA has successfully implemented projects related to disadvantaged youth, showcasing its commitment to social integration through sports. We are currently actively involved in the KA2 project titled "REcognizing Sport as a PowErful Tool for inclusion," under the coordination of TBESF. We firmly advocate for the significance of non-formal education and experiential learning. Consequently, IYECSA arranges diverse local seminars, educational and training initiatives, collaborates with local schools, educational centers, and universities, and introduces innovative educational approaches to young people, youth leaders, and youth workers. Our efforts aim to enhance young people's awareness of available learning, volunteering, and work opportunities at the local, national, or international level, empowering them to apply for various educational programs, training courses, conferences, volunteering activities, and internships. IYECSA boasts a robust history of engagement in both national and European initiatives. The organizational, design, and implementation proficiencies of the association align seamlessly with the extensive experience held by its volunteer members and key personnel. Our volunteer members are experts in their respective fields, consisting of trainers and academicians. Their diverse skills and experiences, gained through previous projects where they served as administrators, researchers, or trainers, enhance the organization's overall capabilities. All individuals slated to participate in the project bring considerable expertise in European programs, project execution, financial matters, and the project's thematic focus. When assembling our working teams, we ensure the inclusion of at least one specialist from each domain covered by the project's activities. Consequently, we establish integrated teams, each member possessing experience and expertise relevant to their assigned responsibilities, and collectively possessing rich experience in European project implementation and youth work. Within IYECSA, a collaborative approach is fundamental to our project endeavors, with the delegation of specific tasks to staff members based on their areas of expertise. Our members have honed valuable skills in executing and completing projects within stipulated timelines and budgets, thereby ensuring the successful implementation and visibility of projects. Their wealth of experience extends to working with young people and vulnerable groups, organizing activities tailored to them through innovative methods. Every individual involved in this application brings substantial experience in European programs and is proficient in English. They have received adequate training and garnered experience through active participation in national and European projects, engagement in training courses, youth exchanges, and collaboration with other organizations. The organization's president, Mustafa KARAKUS, is an academician with significant expertise in managing successful national and international projects. His experience contributes to the organization's proficiency in project development and execution, particularly in projects related to living with disabilities.