Bosphorus Education Culture and Development Association
Welcome to BEKGED! Based in Istanbul, we are dedicated to empowering youth through non-formal education and fostering civil society. Our mission is to provide valuable resources and promote social inclusion for disadvantaged young people, while enhancing diversity and encouraging intercultural learning. Join us in creating a brighter future and raising awareness about the of climate change on youth.
At BEKGED, we engage in a variety of activities designed to empower and support young people. Our initiatives include organizing training events such as courses, seminars, and panels, aimed at enhancing skills and knowledge. We also conduct research to continuously refine our programs and ensure they meet the needs of our community. Through these efforts, we foster social inclusion and encourage intercultural learning among youth.
''A person comes into this world only once.''
Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı
Current Erasmus+ Projects and International Activities
Sound Lab: Cultural Remix Project
Date: 6–14 February 2026
Venue: Osterholz-Scharmbeck, Germany
Type: Erasmus+ Youth Exchange
An intercultural youth exchange bringing together participants from Germany, Türkiye, Greece, Serbia, and North Macedonia. Through music, creativity, and collaborative artistic production, participants strengthened cultural understanding, teamwork, and self-expression.
Democratic Youth Work in the Green and Digital Era
Date: 20–27 April 2026
Venue: Strumica, North Macedonia
Type: Erasmus+ Training Course
A youth worker mobility project focused on democratic participation, digital youth work, sustainability, active citizenship, and innovative approaches to engaging young people in the green and digital transition.
Team Building
Date: 18–26 May 2026
Venue: Banya Village, Bulgaria
Type: Erasmus+ Youth Exchange
A project designed to develop leadership, teamwork, communication, intercultural dialogue, and problem-solving skills through non-formal education activities and outdoor learning experiences.
Creating Possibilities – From Scratch
Date: 21–28 May 2026
Venue: Cristuru Secuiesc, Romania
Type: Erasmus+ Youth Exchange
A youth exchange supporting creativity, entrepreneurship, initiative-taking, and personal development while encouraging young people to transform ideas into practical opportunities.
BITE INTO CHANGE – Fighting Food Waste & Overconsumption
Date: 19–27 June 2026
Venue: Rettenegg, Austria
Type: Erasmus+ Youth Exchange
A sustainability-focused youth exchange addressing food waste, overconsumption, climate action, and responsible lifestyles. Participants explored practical solutions for reducing waste and promoting sustainable habits in their communities.
Debate Today – Lead Tomorrow
Date: 18–25 July 2026
Venue: Kruševo, North Macedonia
Type: Erasmus+ Training Course
A youth worker training course focusing on critical thinking, debate methodologies, democratic participation, media literacy, communication skills, and combating misinformation.
The Dopamine Quest
Date: 22–31 August 2026
Venue: Cristuru Secuiesc, Romania
Type: Erasmus+ Youth Exchange
A project dedicated to mental health and well-being, exploring healthy habits, emotional resilience, digital balance, self-awareness, happiness, and positive social relationships.
Green Box: Slavic Myths on Screen
Date: 21–29 August 2026
Venue: Krakow, Poland
Type: Erasmus+ Youth Exchange
An innovative media and culture project where participants explore Slavic mythology, cultural heritage, digital storytelling, and filmmaking while creating creative media products in international teams.
