Active Citizenship - Thematic Project Development Workshop 15 March 2025

Active Citizenship - Thematic Project Development Workshop

Date: March 15, 2025

Trainer Name: Büşranur Tenik Özdemir

Training Purpose

This training aims to help young people gain sensitivity to social issues, take responsibility with an active citizenship mindset, and develop solution-oriented projects. Participants will analyze local and global issues, learn project development processes, and experience creating effective projects through teamwork.

Training Importance

In today's world, it is not enough for individuals to simply notice issues; they need to be able to generate solutions and create change. This training supports young people in becoming active citizens who do not just observe social issues but also produce solutions. Through the project development process, participants will gain a sense of social responsibility while increasing both their individual and societal impacts. The workshop aims to equip young people with the skills necessary to become leaders of the future, capable of directing societal change.

Training Content

  1. The Concept of Active Citizenship and Successful Examples
  • What is active citizenship?
  • Successful active citizenship projects from around the world and Turkey

1.Analysis of Social Issues

  • Identification of local and global issues
  • Analyzing and prioritizing issues
  1. Creative Approaches to Problems and Brainstorming
  • Creative thinking methods
  • Developing innovative solutions to social issues

2. Project Development Stages

  • The process of turning an idea into a project
  • Identifying the target audience and conducting needs analysis

3. Goal Setting and Solution Proposals

  • Creating effective and measurable goals
  • Resource management and feasibility analysis
  • Project presentation and feedback

Gains

  • Develops social awareness.
  • Increases sensitivity to local and global issues.
  • Creates active citizenship awareness and responsibility.
  • Gains thematic project development skills.
  • Supports creative and solution-oriented approaches to problems.
  • Strengthens group work and team cohesion.
  • Provides practice in goal setting and project planning.
  • Develops effective presentation and feedback reception skills.
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