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My First Step into Erasmus+: Diving into Democracy in Romania

7 December 2025 imece network Leave a comment

I’m Aylin, and I’m excited to share my first Erasmus+ experience!

Between November 28 and December 7, I participated in the “Discovering Democracy and Civic Engagement (DIVE in)” youth exchange project in Horezu, Romania. We came together with amazing teams from Türkiye, Greece, Hungary, and Romania.

The project brought together young people from different backgrounds to dive deep into the concepts of democracy and civic engagement. We learned how to be active citizens and how to ”dive in” to solve problems in our society.

Throughout the week, we made various interactive workshops, we discussed critical topics such as inclusion, equity, and media literacy. We shared ideas about how to make a difference in our communities. These activities allowed us to simulate real-world decision-making processes, strengthened our understanding of digital citizenship and showed us how we can work together effectively.

Beyond the activity room, we also explored the culture of the region! We visited the Horezu Town Hall, saw how the famous UNESCO-listed Horezu ceramics are made and visited a beautiful monastery. Also, we took a trip to the city of Craiova and even organized our own expedition to explore the capital, Bucharest.

In addition, being in Romania during their National Day (1st December) added a magical atmosphere to our experience. The Intercultural Nights further deepened our bonds as we shared our food, music, and traditions. It was also an amazing way to learn about different cultures and have fun together.

Looking back, this project was much more than just gaining a better understanding of democracy. It was a great chance to build connections with people from different cultures. The friends we made and the memories we shared made this experience unforgettable. I believe these kinds of projects are essential for young people to grow. I’m returning home with a wider perspective and feeling more connected to the global community.

Special thanks to my incredible team for this journey: Ayşegül, Hacire, Pınar, Zeynep, Musa, Tunahan, Doğukan and Kürşat. You guys are the best!

Finally, I have to admit the funniest part of our routine was one famous sentence: PUT IT ON PADLET. After every single activity we uploaded our results there. We couldn’t even have completed this without Padlet.

Aylin Türkücüoğlu

Participated “Akran Program”

8 December 2024 imece network Leave a comment

On 7-8th December, our team member Fulya Ateş participated in the “Akran Program,” an intensive and rewarding two-day initiative focused on youth participation, advocacy, and campaign creation, fostering collaboration and sparking future advocacy ideas.

“Peer Program” organized by the Youth Services Center, aimed at increasing youth participation in civic initiatives. The program kicked off with an insightful discussion on advocacy and lobbying, which laid a solid foundation for understanding the key concepts. Subsequent sessions explored youth engagement, participation mechanisms, and practices both in Turkey and globally, providing a comprehensive perspective on the topic.

On Sunday, the focus shifted to campaign creation. They analyzed the “Interface Campaign” as a case study before forming groups based on issues they prioritized. Each group then developed and presented their own campaign, fostering creativity and collaboration. The participants were predominantly from outside the city, with notable representation from the other cities and regions.

The two-day program was both intensive and rewarding. It combined in-depth discussions with hands-on activities, creating an environment for meaningful learning and exchange. The diverse group of participants and the collaborative spirit made it an enriching experience, sparking ideas for future advocacy efforts.

Arayüz Kampanyası

14 September 2020 imece network Leave a comment

As being Imece Network we are partnering with Arayüz Kampanyası (Interface Campaign) which is mainly about Youth Rights.

New report on ‘Online Education Activities by Universities’ is ready. It has just been added to the site and announced on campaign’s social media accounts. As always, we look forward to your support.

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