APPENDIX B: DATA COLLECTION
APPENDIX B.1: 2002 FOUNDING MILESTONES (
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APPENDIX B.2: ORGANIZATIONAL IMPRINT (
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Information below was pieced together from various sources provided by the organization.
Context
In Turkey, there are serious prejudices about youth being irresponsible and untrustworthy, therefore, there were not many initiatives providing services to, or working with, youth.
According to the [Turkish] Institute of Statistics, the population of youth aged from 17 to 25 consists of approximately 20 percent of Turkey’s population.
The 17 to 25 age group are very important for the future of the country as they can turn the investment made on them into social benefit within a short period of time.
It is vital to increase the trust in youth and support them in order to develop a civil initiative and positively influence society.
Vision
To realize social peace, solidarity and change through the participation and leadership of youth.
Model
Purpose
To build social awareness among youth aged 17-25 by channeling their energy into social responsibility projects and enhancing democratic participation.
To realize social service projects under the leadership of youth and with guidance of adults.
To ensure the participation of adult volunteers who believe in the positive impact that youth can create, and are capable of financial and spiritual investment in a social cause.
To contribute to the development of a young generation that cares about and produces solutions to problems around them, and is self-confident and entrepreneurial.
To make a difference by creating awareness about social responsibility.
Information below was translated from the organization’s Turkish website.
Values
Respect for diversity
Having respect for differences and having diverse groups work together in harmony.
Not advocating or making propaganda for any religious, ideological, political, or ethnic view.
Transparency and accountability
All reports, including financials, are available to the public.
Promoting local participation
Forming civil initiatives under the leadership of youth to answer local needs, and realizing community development projects with widespread participation.
Increasing the capacity to solve problems by mobilizing local resources.
Teamwork
Working together “one for all, and all for one”
Investing in education
Aiming to increase the level and quality of education.
Encouraging education based on critical thinking and research.
Promoting lifetime learning.
Increasing public awareness about the importance of education.
Entrepreneurship
Empowering youth to convert their individual ideas into projects, and realizing those as a result of teamwork.
APPENDIX B.3: ORGANIZATIONAL MODEL (
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APPENDIX B.4: 2008 STAFF CHART (
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Note: Number of staff in 2008 was 32 and number in 2009 is 31, with one less person in the Fundraising and Communication Department.
APPENDIX B.5: 2008 EXPANSION MAP (
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Note: This figure was obtained from the organization’s 2008 annual report and headquarters was circled by the researcher.
