Rooted in Erzurum.
Connected to the world.

We believe in young people’s ideas, the power of volunteering and our ability to create change together.

ERZURUM · 2006

OUR BEGINNING

Believing in the potential of a city.

The Civil Society Support Association was founded in Erzurum in February 2006.

Our founders, active in youth work while studying at associate, undergraduate and postgraduate level, identified a shared need: strengthening youth and civil society activities in Erzurum.

Today, all of our approximately 100 members are volunteers. We create and deliver programmes across seven areas, from children and youth to environment and culture.

OUR MISSION

Four principles. A shared direction.

Helping youth, civil society and NGOs become more effective in our community.

From local to international

Creating opportunities for young people to act locally and connect internationally.

Civil society solidarity

Strengthening civil society organisations at local, national and international level.

A voice in decisions

Expanding young people’s and NGOs’ participation and voice in decision-making.

Creating value together

Building a network that creates socioeconomic value through knowledge, experience and solidarity.

OUR VISION

Building the Erzurum
of tomorrow, together.

A civil society that creates change, delivers effective projects and looks to the future with confidence.

We support civil society leaders and bring together stakeholders with shared ideals. We keep learning and share knowledge gained through national and international training with our community.

See this approach in our projects →