Akdeniz University EuroMed Youth Center
EuroMed Youth Centre
January 1st 2017 to December 31st 2017
Annual Report
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Summary
This report covers the activities carried out by the EuroMed Youth Centre
between January 1st 2017 and December 31st 2017, as well as activities which are
being planned for the forthcoming year.
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Contents
Summary ............................................................................................................... 1
Contents ................................................................................................................. 2
Activities in 2017 .................................................................................................. 3
Project Applications in 2017 ............................................................................... 13
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I. Activities in 2017
January, 2017
30 trainees who completed the Cooking Training finished their 30-day internship
as a part of the project “Make a Difference, Add Value to Local” funded by
Ministry of Labour and Social Security as a part of Instrument for Pre-accession
Assistance (IPA).
The trainees who completed their training as a part of the project “Make a
Difference, Add Value to Local” got their certificates which are approved by
Kumluca Public Education Center.
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February, 2017
With the partnership of Akdeniz University EuroMed Youth Centre, Educathe+
KA2 Adult Education Strategic Partnership Project’s 5th Theatre Workshop was
held in Athens/Greece between 30 January and 3 February 2017 with the
participation of Project Coordinator Rabia Vezne and disabled participant Ayfer
Sayit.
As a part of “Make a Difference, Add Value to Local” project, our instructors and
trainees prepared a la carte menus from vegetables and products which grows up
and can be found in Adrasan. “Adrasan’a Tat Kat” Day-II was organized in order
to disseminate different tastes and meals.
Second of our Agro-Tourism Seminars was held with the participation of students
from Akdeniz University Göynük Culinary Vocational School, Akdeniz
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University Faculty of Tourism and Kumluca District Governor Dr. Polat Kara as
a part of “Make a Difference, Add Value to Local” project. The seminar was
presented for people who is working in the tourism field in order to raise
awareness about Agro-Tourism. The products produced in Ecological Product
Development was also exhibited in the “Ecological Product Development
Training Exhibition”.
5 days of KOSGEB entrepreneurship course was given to the 30 trainees who
took part in the Ecological Product Development Training in order to help them
start their own business, start an enterprise and conduct a business plan. The aims
of this course were supporting the entrepreneurial skills of them and helping
young entrepreneurs about employability opportunities.
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Trainees who completed the Ecological Product Development Training as a part
of “Make a Difference, Add Value to Local” project visited the institution named
“Çöp(m)adam” which helps local woman in Ayvalık.
“Make a Difference, Add Value to Local” project funded by Ministry of Labour
and Social Security as a part of Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA)
organised a closing meeting in a boutique hotel at Adrasan with the participation
of instructors and trainees.
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March, 2017
With the partnership of Akdeniz University EuroMed Youth Centre, Educathe+
KA2 Adult Education Strategic Partnership Project’s 6th Theatre Workshop was
held in Syracuse/Italy between 21and 25 March 2017.
June, 2017
With the partnership of Akdeniz University EuroMed Youth Centre, Educathe+
KA2 Adult Education Strategic Partnership Project’s 7th Theatre Workshop was
held in Sofia/Bulgaria between 12 and 16 June 2017.
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July, 2017
With the partnership of Akdeniz University EuroMed Youth Centre, Educathe+
KA2 Adult Education Strategic Partnership Project’s 8th Theatre Workshop was
held in Ventspils/Latvia between 3 and 7 July 2017.
September, 2017
Educathe+ KA2 Adult Education Strategic Partnership Project’s closing meeting
was held in Zagreb/Croatia between 14 and 15 September 2017.
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October, 2017
An art event as a part of the project “Akdeniz University of Arts without
Disabilities” started by our centre was held in Antalya Sevgi Evleri Orphanage
under the umbrella of the Ministry of Family and Social Policies. Students from
Akdeniz University Faculty of Education and Faculty of Literature participated in
the project. They helped the kids to use paints and various materials.
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November, 2017
Asst. Prof. Dr. Nihal Kubilay Pınar, executive director of our Centre, talked about
the project “Akdeniz University of Arts without Disabilities” on TRT Antalya
Radio.
A social responsibility project called “Describe Me Counting” was started with
the collaboration of our Centre and Faculty of Education Department of Pre-
School Education. Also, a workshop named “Montessori and Mathematics” was
held in Faculty of Education in order to introduce pre-school students to the fun
and magical world of mathematics. The project also made it possible for Faculty
of Education Department of Pre-School Education students to have a unique
experience.
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December, 2017
“Montesorri and Mathematics” training for the ages of 5-6, was organised at
Antalya Özgecan Aslan Youth Centre as a part of the social responsibility project
named “Akdeniz University of Arts without Disabilities” which was held by
Faculty of Education Department of Pre-School Education.
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Certificate of participation was given to the attendees by the Akdeniz University
Rector Prof. Dr. Mustafa Ünal as a part of the social responsibility project named
“Akdeniz University of Arts without Disabilities”.
Certificate Ceremony was held at Akdeniz University Senate Hall with the
participations of Akdeniz University Rector Prof. Dr. Mustafa Unal, Faculty of
Fine Arts Dean Prof. Dr. Osman Eravşar, EuroMed Youth Centre Executive
Director Asst. Prof. Nihal Kubilay, Expert Rabia Vezne, students and
representatives from Dr. Günseli-Dr. Bülent Akınsal Vocational Education
Center.
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II. Projects Submitted
Project Name: Feeling Inclusive Togetherness in Europe
Programme: Erasmus+ KA2 Strategic Partnership
Coordinator: Akdeniz University/ Turkey
Project Name: Enhancing Youth Employability for Young People
Programme: Erasmus+ KA1 Partnership
Coordinator: Akdeniz University/ Turkey
Project Name: IMAGINE: Migrant Journeys with Board Game & VR
Programme: Erasmus+ KA1 Partnership
Coordinator: System and Generation Association/ Turkey
Project Name: Creativity on Board
Programme: Erasmus+ KA2 Strategic Partnership
Coordinator: Jeunesse Et Reconstruction/ France
Project Name: Experience Life in Wheelchair
Programme: Erasmus+ KA2 Strategic Partnership
Coordinator: UPSET/ Croatia
Project Name: Theatre Pitching for Employment
Programme: Erasmus+ KA2 Strategic Partnership
Coordinator: Upset/ Croatia
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Project Name: Drama-Action Model for Conflict Resolution
Programme: Erasmus+ KA1 Partnership
Coordinator: Upset/ Croatia
Project Name: Digital Competences Workshop
Programme: Erasmus+ KA1 Partnership
Coordinator: O.C.E.A.N/ Greece