Descrição da organização

Lifelong Development Association (officially known as Yaşam Boyu Gelişim Derneği) is a non-profit / non-governmental organization that works in the field of rural development and joint future. The Association was founded in 22.06.2012 by the activists and entrepreneurs who came together in small village, aiming to support sustainable development by improving capacity of local organizations and young people. Objectives - Contribute to sustainable development by developing projects that increase the capabilities of target groups and local organizations and support their participation in decision-making processes, - Develop projects and advocacy campaigns to support social and economical aspects of rural development by carrying out activities, - Improve networking and community gathering among target groups as well as local NGOs, and develop training programmes in the field of e.g. human rights, social inclusion, participatory democracy, conflict resolution and dialogue. Area of Work The main working areas of the Association are: (1) Social Cohesion (2) Fundamental Human Rights (3) Sustainable Agriculture (4) Entrepreneurship (5) Social and Financial Education (6) Education and Youth Mobility The working groups are: (1) Youth (2) Women (3) Children (4) Adults