Bülbülzade Association strengthens its institutional vision in international youth work through the Erasmus+ KA151 project supported by the Turkish National Agency.

Bülbülzade Association carried out a strategic study visit to the city of Cologne, Germany, in order to enhance its institutional capacity in youth work. Representatives from Bülbülzade Foundation, BEKAM, AKADDER, and Mozaik Women and Family Association participated in this activity organized under the Erasmus+ KA151 project supported by the Turkish National Agency, under the leadership of Bülbülzade Association. Within the scope of the program titled “Visiting Youth Work Models for Capacity Building,” significant steps were taken toward international youth work.

CRITICAL MEETINGS

During the visit, our delegation met with the host organization US Akademiker Plattform and held critical discussions aimed at strengthening inter-institutional cooperation. As a result of these meetings, a comprehensive cooperation protocol was signed, formalizing future joint efforts. As the first outcome of this strategic step, a new Erasmus+ KA210 project was developed and the application process was initiated.

PROJECTS SCHEDULED

Throughout the program, our delegation examined the operational networks and solution partners of the host organization in Cologne on-site. In this context, visits were paid to the Consulate General in Cologne, Maarif Europe Cologne, WEFA International Humanitarian Aid Organization, and the Union of International Democrats (UID), and direct information was obtained about their working models. By analyzing the activities carried out by these institutions, our delegation scheduled the projects to be implemented jointly.

With this visit, Bülbülzade Association and its partner institutions strengthened their ties with civil society networks in Europe. All these processes further expanded the impact area of our association in youth work through the international mobility opportunities provided by the Erasmus+ KA151 project.