Project Development Club #1 | From Idea to Project

As the Yücel Cultural Foundation Project Development Club, we are launching a new event series aimed at strengthening young people’s capacity to develop projects.

In the first meeting of the series, titled “From Idea to Project”, we come together with Elif Yeltekin, who has been actively working in the field of project development at both national and local levels for many years.

🗓 Date: January 6 2026 • Tuesday
⏰ Time: 20:00 – 21:30
📍 Location: Online (The participation link will be shared via email before the event)

📩 Registration Form

🌱 About the Training

This online training offers a comprehensive learning space for anyone who wants to start writing projects, transform ideas into social impact, is active in the youth field, or is interested in civil society work.

🎯 Purpose of the Training

To transform an idea into a project framework
To understand the basics of the project cycle approach
To recognize the structure and critical aspects of youth projects
To make a solid start toward national and international project opportunities

📌 What Will We Discuss?

How does a project idea emerge and develop?
Which stages turn an idea into a project?
How are target groups, objectives, and impact defined in youth projects?
What should be considered when starting national and local grant programs?
Where and how to begin with international projects?

🎤 Who Is Elif Yeltekin?

Bornova Youth Center — Youth Leader
Izmir Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports — Representative for Externally Funded International Projects

Elif Yeltekin has led numerous programs, trainings, and projects in the fields of youth work, volunteering, and local and international project management. She continues her career by designing projects that support young people’s active participation and learning processes.

✨ Participation & Capacity

Quota is limited.
Priority is given to participants aged 16–35.
Applicants will be informed of their participation status via email.
Participation certificates will be sent digitally by email.

🚀 We invite all young people who want to produce projects and create social impact to join this training.