AIM OF THE PROJECT
The project aimed to implement an individual volunteering activity involving young people with fewer opportunities (social, economic, educational, and geographical). Volunteers participated in anti-discrimination sessions, supported disadvantaged children in education, and promoted intercultural dialogue and solidarity in vulnerable communities. They contributed to strengthening EU values such as active citizenship and democracy, while enhancing social cohesion through direct engagement. The project also raised awareness on children’s rights and violence prevention, starting from Gaziantep and reaching national and international audiences. Volunteers gained valuable experience, developed personal insights, and shared outcomes within their local communities as multipliers of change.
IMPLEMENTATION
One Individual Volunteering Activity titled ” Social Cohesion for Migrant Comunities” was impelemented and 10 participants from Czechia, Ukraine, Estonia, Italy, Georgia and Turkiye involved.
Volunteers participated in activities for social inclusion, personal and social development of migrant children and youth.
They also took part in socialising, education and wellbeing of orphans and vulnerable kids and youngsters activities consist of sport, art, education and games
CONTRIBUTION OF VOLUNTEERS
Dedicated volunteers play a crucial role in supporting participants’ learning and development, fostering social cohesion, active participation, a sense of solidarity, and intercultural learning. To bridge language barriers, theater games and techniques are employed to boost self-confidence and facilitate communication among individuals who may not share a common language.
OUTPUTS OF THE PROJECT
For the target group:
More than 200 disadvantaged children and young people, including refugee and orphan children in Gaziantep, were directly reached.
By providing educational support, non-formal learning, and psychosocial activities (sports, arts, games), self-confidence, social inclusion, and well-being were strengthened.
Anti-discrimination sessions raised awareness in the local community on equality, tolerance, and diversity.
For volunteers:
10 participants from 6 different countries improved their personal, social, and professional skills such as intercultural communication, teamwork, project planning, and problem-solving.
80% of participants were from disadvantaged backgrounds, gaining access to international mobility and new career opportunities.
All volunteers received Youthpass certificates documenting their learning outcomes.
For participating organizations:
Cooperation was strengthened among a total of 6 organizations from Türkiye, Czechia, Estonia, Italy, Georgia, and Ukraine.
Capacity was enhanced to design, host, and provide mentorship for inclusive volunteering activities in line with ESC quality standards.
Sustainable partnerships and new ESC projects were planned for implementation in the 2026–2027 period.
Broader and long-term impact:
In a city hosting more than 350,000 refugees, social cohesion between local and migrant communities was supported.
Awareness on children’s rights and the prevention of violence was increased at local, national, and international levels.
PARTNER COUNTRIES
Türkiye, Italy, Czechia, Georgia, Ukraine, EStonia
VOLUNTEERS OF THE PROJECT
Martin PAVLIK, Vanessa VAIRO, ani MAKHAROBLIDZE, Olha LARIONOVA, Soner BUDAK, Djoro SEM SAMUEL GNEPA, Elia CHIURAZZI, Bulent YILDIRIM, Julius LIIV, Teresa GUARINO.
– Our projects are funded by the Turkish Natiınal Agency.
