GREEN STEPS FOR A CLEAN TOMORROW

The Erasmus+ youth mobility program titled “A Green Step for a Clean Tomorrow” was held in Gaziantep between July 15 and 19, 2025, under the Erasmus+ KA151 Youth Accreditation.

The project, supported by the Turkish National Agency and coordinated by the Bülbülzade Association, was joined by the Turkey-Serbia Alumni Association (ASMAT) and the Serbian Turkish Cultural Center (Centar za Tursku Kulturu) from Serbia, and the Alaxha Association from North Macedonia as partners.

A total of 40 young people from Turkey, Serbia, and North Macedonia participated in the mobility, and with the participation of local young people who were not project participants but volunteered to join the activities, the total number reached 50.

During the project, topics such as sustainable environment, environmentally friendly practices, ecological degradation and human-induced environmental threats, leadership and ecological leadership, the role of young people in civil society work, and green skills were addressed. The young people not only gained theoretical knowledge in the field of environmental awareness and social responsibility, but also actively participated in practical activities.

A portion of the activities was conducted at the Gizem Doğan Experiential Learning Center, affiliated with the Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality. As part of the program, a technical visit was organized to the Gaziantep Solid Waste Landfill Facility, where waste management and recycling processes were examined on-site. In the “Green Solutions” themed station activity, participants developed environmentally conscious ideas and proposed solutions.

Part of the activities were carried out at the Gizem Doğan Experiential Learning Center, affiliated with the Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality. As part of the program, a technical visit was organized to the Gaziantep Solid Waste Landfill Facility, where waste management and recycling processes were examined on site. In the station work themed “Green Solutions,” participants developed environmentally conscious ideas and presented solution proposals. Additionally, activities such as nature walks, tree planting, and open-air forums were among the main activities of the program.

The project concluded with a tree-planting event at the Bülbülzade Foundation's Freedom Forest and a YouthPass certificate ceremony. A general evaluation was conducted based on feedback from participants and group leaders.