Karaman Youth Club Association

Karaman Youth Club Association, established on November 30, 2010, is an independent organization actively involved in volunteer-based initiatives that implement programs and projects in the field of personal, institutional and societal development. Our primary mission is to promote high-quality non-formal learning to enhance the capacities of young people and youth workers, thus contributing to personal, organizational and sustainable community development.

Currently, the organization is supported by a dedicated group of local volunteers, with ages ranging between 18 and 35, totaling approximately one hundred individuals and also a team of experts, youth workers, academicians, teachers, trainers, and coaches.

Our key activities are implements workshops, seminars, meetings, training sessions, conferences, events, educational programmes, international mobility by using non-formal education to support young people and youth workers on various topics such as entrepreneurship, social-entrepreneurship, volunteering, human rights and values, addressing sustainable development goals, climate change, promoting digitalization and e-learning implementation, organizing social, cultural activities and promote physical well-being through sport activities.

Our organization has various departments to ensure efficient and effective functioning.

Projects, Programmes and Funding: This department is responsible for the design and planning of projects to be carried out by the organization. It handles the creation of project ideas, budgeting for projects, and research on suitable funding sources, as well as the submission of applications etc.

Academy-KaramanYouth: This department is responsible for providing opportunities for young people, youth workers to enhance their personal development in the fields of education and career. It aims to increase the potential of young individuals by organizing training, seminars, workshops, career days, and mentorship programs etc. (Cooperation with Kızanlıklı Academy Company)

Tech-KaramanYouth: This department is responsible for providing innovative solutions. It is responsible for identifying and implementing cutting-edge technologies, digital innovations, and creative solutions that can enhance the organization's overall effectiveness. This involves developing or adopting new software, applications, or tools to streamline operations, improve communication, and boost efficiency. The department plays a crucial role in harnessing the power of technology to drive progress, foster creativity, and ensure that the organization remains adaptable and relevant in an increasingly digital world. (Cooperation with Yobisi Agency)

Sport: This department is responsible for providing various activities with the aim of encouraging young people to be interested in sports, organizing sports events, increasing participation in sports activities, and promoting the benefits of sports to the community. (cooperation with Karaman Amateur Sports Club Federation)

Event and Organization Department: This department is responsible for the planning, coordination, and implementation of events to be organized within the organization. It is in charge of arranging various programs such as workshops, sports events, social projects, and cultural activities etc.

Social Responsibility Department: This department is responsible for carrying out projects and initiatives that encourage young people to become more active and compassionate individuals in society. It organizes and implements social responsibility projects such as human rights, environmental cleanups, assistance to disadvantaged groups, and volunteer activities to support regional and global sustainable development goals and regional gaps. (cooperation with the KMU Youth Club Student Community)

Communication and Media Department: This department is responsible for announcing the organization events and facilitates communication using communication tools such as social media accounts, website, newsletters, and press relations.

Corporate Partnerships

Yobisi Digital Agency
Tech-KaramanYouth team collaborates with Yobisi Digital Agency to support our organization for technological innovations. The team consists of skilled professionals, including software experts, digital marketing specialists, graphic artists, photographers, video creators, and social media experts. With their collective expertise, the team works on various areas, including gamification, mobile web development, mobile application development, hybrid mobile application development, e-commerce website creation, software development, graphic design, social media management, and digital marketing. (For more information, please visit www.yobisi.com)

Kızanlıklı Academy Company
Academy-KaramanYouth team collaborates with Kızanlıklı Academy to enhance our organization's capacity in providing high-quality educational sessions. With the support of Kızanlıklı Academy, we make an effort to provide enriching and valuable learning experiences for our young people and youth workers. The team consists of skilled professionals, experts, academicians, teachers, coaches, trainers and facilitators. (For more information, please visit https://serkutkizanlikli.net/)

Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University: Our organization cooperates with local university (Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University) to implement, disseminate our activities, projects, programmes. There are more than 18.000 students educating in different faculties at the university.

KMU Youth Club Student Community: The student community, created by volunteers from our organization who are currently studying at the local university KMU, works with the guidance of our organization. The student community is the university's point to implement, disseminate, and promote our youth activities, projects, programmes. There are up to four hundred student members between the ages of 18-35.

Karaman Amateur Sports Club Federation: Karaman Amateur Sports Club Federation: Our organization is a member and delegate of the Karaman Amateur Sports Club Federation, where we actively coordinate sports projects and activities under various programs. The Federation was established as the umbrella organization of sports and youth clubs in our region, supporting the Youth and Sports clubs operating in our city. Its primary goal is to strengthen these clubs while promoting the development and growth of amateur sports and young athletes. It engages in national and international activities by ensuring the integration of amateur sports and athlete youth. There are 22 youth and sports clubs targeted between ages 7-30 years old children and young people working together with the federation.

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KYC Team!