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NEW GUIDE OUT! Voices of the Future: A Guide to Student Parliaments

We are very amazed and proud to share with you this brand-new guide, “Voices of The Future: A Guide to Student Parliaments“, that System and Generation has been co-author on. This guide has been made in collaboration with The Regional Youth Center Košice and The Vilkaviškio Atviras Jaunimo Centras, whom we collaborated with on the European Student Parliaments Project. With student voices becoming increasingly important in shaping education, this guide comes at a critical time, offering practical information for students, educators, and managers, who work to support and strengthen either school parliaments, student initiatives or representations. Drawing inspiration from successful practices in Lithuania, Slovakia, and Türkiye, it does not only offer the reader guidance on how to run effective student parliaments at all levels but also to discover proven methods for encouraging student participation, concrete tools for developing leadership skills, and solutions to common problems faced by student representative bodies. In addition, the guide offers educational materials and activities to develop basic leadership and democratic skills and advice for how to build stronger student parliaments. On behalf of the whole team, we hope that you will find our guide valuable and useful in creating a more participatory and democratic educational environment, crucial for supporting the youth – the voices of the future.

SYSTEM AND GENERATION ATTENDING ALFORUM 2025

On 18-20 June, 2025, System and Generation will attend the annual ALForum, which will take place in Tirana, Albania this year under the title: "The Dialogue Effect. From Knowledge to Action: Redefining Dialogue in the Euro-Mediterranean Region".

President and LEAR of System and Generation (HoN of the ALF Türkiye Network), Gürkan Akçaer, will be moderator of a panel debate with the title: "Impact of War on Humanity", in which four guest speakers from different fields of work will share different perspectives on the topic of peace, conflict, and war. The four panelists are Karawan Dawoud from Palestine, Ida Marie Lykke Elsborg from Denmark, Gentjana Hasa from Albania, and Amina Dzafic from Bosnia. This month we are preparing for the panel debate and our overall participation in the forum.

Besides from our panel debate, this year's program consists of many other interesting talks, debates, and activities that will enligthen you on a huge variety of topics related to the overall theme of redefining dialogue in the Euro-Mediterranean region. So, if you have not yet signed up for the forum, we strongly recommend you to do so!

We hope to see you in Tirana in June!

S&G at TOSCA Training 2025

On behalf of the System and Generation Association, we participated in the TOSCA (Training and Support for Organisations active in the volunteering Actions in the European Solidarity Corps) training course, which took place between March 30 and April 4, 2025, in Bar, Montenegro. The aim of our participation was to enhance our organizational capacity and contribute to the development of more effective and sustainable volunteering projects within the field of youth work.
 
This training, specifically designed for organizations involved in volunteering activities under the European Solidarity Corps, focused on capacity building, improving quality standards, and increasing the impact of youth-related work.
 
During the training, we actively engaged in various workshops that covered topics such as mentorship in volunteering projects, crisis management, youth empowerment, and intercultural learning. We also had the opportunity to hold bilateral meetings with representatives from organizations across Europe, laying the groundwork for potential future partnerships and projects. Particular emphasis was placed on themes such as digital literacy, environmental awareness, and social inclusion, which opened the door to promising collaborations. In addition, System and Generation had the chance to present its past and ongoing projects, its efforts to empower young people, and its international collaborations further strengthening the visibility of our organization in the European youth sector.
 
Thanks to this training, we acquired new methodologies to improve the quality of our volunteering projects under the European Solidarity Corps, and we gained valuable insights into mentoring strategies, support mechanisms, and methods for creating wider impact. Our participation also significantly contributed to the expansion of S&G’s international cooperation network and the development of our institutional capacity.
 
In conclusion, the TOSCA training was highly fruitful in terms of strengthening our institutional capacity, enhancing the impact of our volunteering projects, and establishing sustainable collaborations with youth organizations across Europe on behalf of S&G. Our participation was not merely a representation, but an investment that will generate long-term impact. Finally, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to System and Generation and our National Agency for providing us with this valuable opportunity.
Ahmet Hamza Yüksel
 
European Youth Odyssey Seminar, A Journey Through Goals!
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 European Youth Odyssey Seminar, A Journey Through Goals!
Empowering Youth Through Connection, Inclusion & Sustainability
Fethiye, Türkiye, April 24 to May 3, 2025

Green Steps in Fethiye



This week, we are holding our European Youth Goals Seminar in Fethiye. Yesterday, we met with the Municipality of Fethiye for a meeting with the Environmental Protection and Control Manager, Selver Hatice Kabak, to get information about the local Waste Management Center, established in Çatalarık and delivered to licensed recycling facilities. The meeting, which was higly fruitful, resulted in the planning of three upcoming collaborative events:

On the 26th of April, the managers of the Waste Management Center will take part in our European Youth Goals Seminar and deliver a presentation for sustainable ways to recycle and reuse waste for our participants. 

On the 7th of May, our participants in the Teenagers in Action for Green Practices Youth Exchange will visit the Waste Management Center and get introduced to the many techniques and methods used for recycling the materials and educated on the topic of waste management.

On the 15th of May, our longterm volunteers will mark the Göcek World Climate Day in Fethiye at the Waste Management Center together with the Municipality of Fethiye.

Additionaly, we will continue our close collaboration with the Municipality of Fethiye and its department of Environmental Protection and Control.


 

Your ALF Network needs you!

Join our info-session for the ALForum 2025 and its main calls on 17th April, and learn more about the forum and how to get involved.

 

 

   

 

 

VOICES OF THE FUTURE : A Guide for Student Parliaments is Now Available!

The role of students in shaping education is more important than ever! To support this, “Voices of the Future: A Guide for Student Parliaments” has been created as a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to strengthen student representation and democratic participation.

Access the guide here: PDF Link

European Youth Pass Certificate Ceremony at Café Sohbet

Today, we had the pleasure of hosting a special gathering at Café Sohbet to celebrate our six amazing volunteers as they reach the end of their contracts. During the European Youth Pass Certificate Ceremony, we officially handed them their certificates, recognizing their dedication and hard work.
 
The event was filled with heartfelt moments, as we enjoyed delicious cakes, traditional Turkish sweets, and, of course, plenty of Çay and Turkish coffee. While it was a bittersweet farewell, we made sure to celebrate their journey and the impact they’ve had.
 
Looking ahead, we also took this opportunity to discuss new projects and exciting upcoming initiatives. Though we say goodbye to some, our commitment to fostering meaningful experiences for young volunteers continues!
 

Volunteers from Different Countries Cleaned the Peninsula in Fethiye

Within the framework of the European Solidarity Corps under the Erasmus+ program, we are working with young people from various countries who have come to our country to help raise environmental awareness alongside our volunteers.

Check out the video on YouTube:Link

  

 

 

AI-Driven Domestic Violence Prevention Group Hackathon

We are meeting online on Wednesday, March 26, from 13:30 to 16:30 to develop AI solutions in the fight against domestic violence!

 

Official registration form for the AI in Domestic Violence Hackathon

 

 Location: Online (Google Meet link)

 

Contact & Registration: alfturkiye@gmail.com

 




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