Education Turkey Project #23636

Lend a Hand and Let's Grow Together

by Cagdas Yasami Destekleme Dernegi (Association in Support of Contemporary Living)

Project Report | Aug 26, 2026
Connecting Young People with Guidance and Skills

By Hasan Kzldag | Project Leader

Bursa final meeting 2026

Dear donor,

The ÇYDD Mentorship Project continues to support young people in their personal and professional development by bringing university students together with volunteer mentors who can share their experience, knowledge and guidance.

The project's 14th term was successfully completed on June 19, 2026. Since the project began, approximately 6,000 mentor-mentee matches have been created, demonstrating the project's long-term reach and continued commitment to helping young people build stronger futures.

During its 14th year, the project reached 71 ÇYDD branches and 925 mentor-mentee matches. Mentors and mentees received more than 30 hours of introductory training and supervision during the term. These activities help participants make the most of the mentoring relationship and provide a structured environment for personal development, communication and professional growth.

The ÇYDD branches also played an important role throughout the term by organizing additional activities, training sessions and supervision meetings, strengthening the mentoring process at the local level.

An important focus of the 14th term was expanding opportunities for mentees through partnerships with the private sector.

Through the collaboration with Red Hat Academy, an educational package was provided free of charge to 253 students.

In cooperation with Michael Page, 40 +10 students participated in interview simulation sessions. These opportunities allow young people to gain practical experience and become better prepared for the recruitment process and their future careers.

Planning for the project's 15th term has already begun. ÇYDD has set a target of 1,100 mentor-mentee matches for the new term. At the same time, the project aims to expand corporate partnerships that can provide mentees with corporate mentoring and internship opportunities, while continuing to introduce the project to new ÇYDD branches.

During August, preparations included calls for new branches, announcements for mentor applications through digital channels, communication with existing mentors to encourage their continued participation, selection of a volunteer trainer team, and preparation of draft training schedules for mentors and mentees.

The next stage will include mentee applications, candidate interviews and training before the new mentoring relationships begin.

The closing activities of the 14th term were celebrated by ÇYDD branches across Türkiye, reflecting the enthusiasm and commitment of participants and volunteers. Branches including Ankara, Antalya, Aydn, Balkesir, Beyoglu, Bolu, Bursa, Çanakkale, Düzce, Eskisehir, Fethiye, Karsyaka, Krklareli, Kocaeli-Izmit, Manisa, Mugla, Sile, Urla, Usak, Üsküdar and Zeytinburnu organized closing activities.

With the support of GlobalGiving donors, the Mentorship Project can continue connecting students with experienced mentors while expanding access to professional training, corporate mentoring and internship opportunities. So thanks to all our supporters.

Kindly yours,

Sile final meeting 2026

Eskisehir final meeting 2026

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May 1, 2026
NEW ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE MENTORSHIP PROJECT

By Hasan Kizildag | Mentorship Project Lead

Jan 4, 2026
CURRENT STATUS OF THE MENTORSHIP PROJECT

By Hasan Kizildag | Mentorship project leader

Izmir branch introductory meeting

Dear donor

Launched in 2012, the ÇYDD Mentorship Project has been ongoing for 13 years with the aim of contributing to the personal development of young people. To date, approximately 5,000 mentor–mentee matches have been made within the scope of the project. With the increasing number of participating branches and matches each year, a growing number of young people continue to benefit from this initiative.

In its 13th year, the project has reached 63 branches and 835 mentor–mentee matches. During this period, mentors and mentees received over 30 hours of introductory training as well as approximately 30 hours of supervision. In addition, the “First Step in My Career” trainings for mentees, carried out in collaboration with General Electric Vernova, were continued during this term.

For the first time in its 13th term, the ÇYDD Mentorship Project also implemented a “Group Mentorship” program, opening up a new field of practice for future periods.

Mentor and mentee trainings continued throughout October, November, and December, and following the introductory meetings held at branch level in the second week of November, mentorship sessions began. After additional application periods and training sessions organized to ensure the highest possible level of participation, the ÇYDD Mentorship Project will be implemented in a total of 71 branches during this term.

On October 23 and November 26, meetings were held with Branch Project Coordinators to exchange information on the project’s progress, digitalization processes, the use of the Mentornity platform, and areas for further development. As of January, planning is underway for biweekly supervision sessions for mentors. While mentorship meetings and supportive training activities continue, the monitoring, follow-up, and evaluation processes of the project are also ongoing.

Kind regards,

Bursa branch meeting

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