Cosmos Youth Association

Cosmos Youth Association was established on April 26, 2022, in İzmir by a group of active youth workers who observe the problems of society and aim to find solutions. It is a non-governmental organization that aims to provide social benefit by providing a space where young people can discover themselves, create a safe social environment, and develop themselves by having fun and learning It is based on the fact that the young people around the world create a philosophy of life together, regardless of nationality, race, language, religion, religious belief, class, gender and political thought, by giving importance to respecting each other's differences within the framework of human rights.

It is to carry out necessary humanitarian aid activities in order to take all steps to ensure that the fundamental rights and freedoms of all young people are not violated and to cooperate with local, national, and international individuals and institutions working in related fields in line with these purposes. Enabling young people to take effective decisions in solving social problems and to play an active role in decision-making mechanisms, to protect, strengthen and develop human rights at national and international levels. To build the relations between the environment and socio-economic development well, to evaluate the economic and social structure and the interaction of the environment in a holistic way and to strengthen all young people on sustainability, inclusive and sustainable growth, climate change and environmental issues in line with the United Nations Development Goals. It is established in order to support social harmony with the philosophy of the individual in its environment and to support individuals, institutions, and organizations working in related fields in line with these purposes and to establish collaborations in this direction when necessary. Humanity, non-discrimination, impartiality, independence, equality, accountability and transparency are the basic principles adopted in these works. Our vision is to create a society where everyone has a chance to express themselves and be accepted. It aims to break down the prejudices brought by different cultures, and at the same time, to develop themselves and complete their social harmony in a free environment where young people respect different values and where these differences lead to diversity, continuous learning, and development. In addition, it aims to benefit from the benefits of the created global environment. Our main targets are listed below, such as;
— Social Cohesion and Harmonization
— Intercultural Dialogue
— Social Gender
— Inclusion
— Volunteering
— Sustainable Environment, Sustainable Future
— Humane aid
— Research, Capacity Development,
—Coordination and Advocacy

In addition, Cosmos Youth Association has signed a 1-year agreement with İzmir Bornova Municipality and can use İzmir Altındağ Atatürk Cultural Center Non-Governmental Organizations Campus and its facilities for 1 year free of charge as of June 1, 2022. And also our Association's Service Capacity is as follows;
— 3 meeting rooms for 15 people (Barcovision, blackboard, teleconference)
— 1 multi-purpose hall for 50 people (Barcovision, blackboard, teleconference)
— 1 Conference and Theater Hall for 180+120 people (Barcovision)
— Foyer Area (Picture and Photograph Exhibition / Cocktail Area)
— Open and shared working areas and social spaces in 6 areas
— Operational Secretariat Support *Library *Computers
— High-speed internet wifi connection- -
*Office services (access to photocopy
and printer services) - *Library - -*Hobby and Skills Courses - Children's
— Play Activity Center- *Gym *7/24 security - *Parking lot..