This project addressed the lack of entrepreneurship skills among youth, particularly in rural Turkey. The project informed young people about how entrepreneurship can help solve unemployment and equipped them with the necessary skills and abilities to develop, validate and implement social entrepreneurial enterprises.

Twenty-two young adults participated in the training and explored practical ways of supporting NGOs while taking legal, financial, management and social requirements into consideration. The training also enhanced the employment opportunities for young people in the community and developed solidarity, promoted tolerance and fostered mutual understanding between people with different backgrounds. Seven distinct social entrepreneurship ideas were improved as a result of the project.

"I have improved my management and leadership skills." - Project Participant

IVLP Exchange Experience

Nevzat participated in the IVLP Project Volunteerism and Civil Action, organized by the U.S. Department of State and Meridian International Center, in partnership with Tulsa Global Alliance, Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy, WorldBoston, WorldChicago, World Affairs Council of South Texas, WorldDenver, Global Ties Kalamazoo, Global Ties KC, World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana, Global Ties Miami, WorldOrlando, World Affairs Council of St. Louis, Global Ties Sacramento, and International Institute of Wisconsin.

U.S. Communities Visited Virtually

Sacramento, CA; Denver, CO; Washington, DC; Miami, FL; Orlando, FL; Chicago, IL; Louisville, KY; Boston, MA; Kalamazoo, MI; St. Louis, MO; Kansas City, OK; Tulsa, OK; Corpus Christi, TX; Salt Lake City, UT; Milwaukee, WI