YEKGD is an association established that carries out studies on adults and youth in the fields of
environment, sport, art, ecology, social-cultural issues, youth rights, active citizenship, social
inclusion, and soft skills development for establishing solidarity, cooperation and integration on
societies. The target group includes marginal groups, migrants, unemployed individuals (NEET),
students, adults, and young people with fewer opportunities to ensure their active participation in
civil society activities. The association cooperation with universities, schools, municipalities, and
public bodies in the local network. The association is umbrella for educators, trainers and teacherssince there are 7 trainers and teachers in the management board with different background and skills. Our association cooperates with 5 schools in Afyon region. The teachers from these schools are representing our association in different social and cultural activities, we run local non formal educational projects through our teacher network.
We create and implement programs aimed at developing the skills of our local community
members including young people and seniors and discovering their talents , teaching them how to become active citizens and learn to take responsibility. We want to give young people useful tools that will motivate them to become intellectually and physically more active, thus developing them into 21st century leaders.
YEKGD owns an experimental eco-garden builded on 10.000 sqm where local community members joins planting and eco-testing activities with social purposes. Our vision is a sustainable community that is economically prosperous, environmentally healthy and socially resilient; a community based on a sense of identity and unity in which a culture of excellence, leadership, determination and innovation is nurtured. Our mission is to advocate for sustainable development through successful business and capital creation in the local and natural environment while respecting social justice and maintaining a healthy environment, and to strengthen committed and committed citizens who together build a sustainable future.