Meetings and Workshops
On this page, you can find the latest updates on the workshops, meetings, and various activities carried out within the scope of the CARELINK project. Follow each step of our journey and explore our efforts toward creating a resilient environment.
January 30 & 31 , 2025
International Vision University
WORKSHOP BY INTERNATIONAL VISION UNIVERSITY
The workshop titled "Focus Group Discussions on the Mental, Psychological, and Emotional Health of Vulnerable Youth During and After Disasters", organized by the International Vision
University on January 30 & 31, 2025, was held within the International Vision University and Mustafa Kemal Atatürk Primary School. The event, conducted as part of the Erasmus+ KA220-
YOU Program project "Creating A Resilient Environment – Linking Mental, Psychological, and Emotional Health for Vulnerable Youth During and After Disasters," was successfully
completed. The International Project Coordinator of the Program and the opening speech of the Workshop
were made by the Vice Rector of the International Vision University ,Prof. Dr. Mensur Nuredin.
E-Learning Platforms: Emphasizing the importance of digital solutions in supporting the mental health of young people after a disaster, Prof. Dr. Aybeyan Selim shared the details of the e-learning platform developed within the scope of the project.
Participant Feedback and Presentation of certificate: At the end of the workshop, certificates were presented to the participants, and an evaluation survey was conducted to measure the
efficiency of the event. The participants stated that the workshop was extremely useful and that similar events should be organized.
Psychosocial Support Strategies:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hava Åžaban explained interventions and support strategies for the mental health and well-being of vulnerable youth during and after disasters - before, during and after
trauma.
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January 17, 2025
Osmaniye MEM
WORKSHOP BY OSMANÄ°YE MEM
Osmaniye MEM organized the workshop titled ‘Focus Group Discussions on Mental, Psychological and Emotional Health for Vulnerable Youth During and After Disasters’ on January 17,2025 with attendance of young people, their parents, youth workers, teachers, academicians and representatives of local Authorities and NGOs at Teachers’ House in Osmaniye. E-Learning Platforms: Mehmet Ali SAVCI emphasised the importance of digital solutions to support the mental health of young people after disasters and presented the details of the e-learning platform developed within the scope of the project.
Psychosocial Support Strategies: Ali BOYRAZ discussed intervention methods before, during
and after trauma.
Participant Evaluations: At the end of the workshop, feedback from the participants was
collected and positive evaluations were made about the overall quality of the event.
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April 3 & 4, 2025
Internatinol Vision University
SECOND TRANSNATIONAL MEETING OF THE CARELINK
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Supported by the European Union and aiming to strengthen the mental, psychological, and emotional well-being of vulnerable young people during and after disasters, the second Transnational Project Meeting of the CARELINK – Creating a Resilient Environment Project was held on April 3-4, 2025, in Gostivar, North Macedonia, hosted by International Vision University.
The meeting began with an opening speech by International Vision University Vice-Rector Mensur Nureddin, who shared information about the institution. All participants introduced themselves.
During the meeting, the overall progress of the project was evaluated. It was confirmed that the project is proceeding in line with the planned schedule, and no extensions are needed. The interim report is expected to be finalized by the end of April 2025 and submitted to relevant national and international bodies in May.
The titles of the educational modules to be developed within the scope of the project were determined, and the responsibilities of each partner institution were clarified. Contents related to spiritual care, communication techniques, post-disaster trauma, psychosocial resilience, and self-care for youth workers are planned to be completed by the end of 2025.
Workshops held in Poland, Osmaniye (Turkey), and North Macedonia revealed the challenges and needs faced by young people after disasters. According to the findings, young people especially need professional psychological support, safe spaces for sharing, and structured support programs.
The CARELINK Project continues to be an important initiative aimed at showing young people affected by disasters that they are not alone, enhancing their emotional resilience, and making psychological support systems more accessible.
October 25, 2025
BoÄŸazkale, Çorum
SOCIAL PROGRAM OF THE CARELINK PROJECT
Social Program of the Carelink Project BoÄŸazkale, where cultural artifacts from 5,000 years ago have been discovered, is home to Hattusa, the first capital of the Hittites, who established the first organized state. Situated in the heart of Anatolia, Hattusa is one of nine sites in our country included in UNESCO's World Heritage List. BoÄŸazkale is the city where Hattusa, the capital of the Hittite civilization, is located.
The first settlement began in the Chalcolithic period; during the Early Bronze Age, Hattusa was inhabited by the Hattians, followed by Assyrian trade colonies, and became the capital during the Hittite period. Thus, the true history of the district dates back to around 2000 BCE. The main center of the city is the Great Fortress, while the Lower City houses the Great Temple. Yazilikaya, an open-air sanctuary, is also one of the most important sites of the Hittite civilization. The tablets unearthed here shed light on history.
October 24 & 25, 2025
Hitit University
KICK-OFF MEETING
The kick of meeting of CARELINK project was held on 24-25 October 2025 in Türkiye and hosted by Hitit University. It was a blended meeting. REDEFINE from Portugal attended the meeting online but other partners were at the meeting in presence.
On the 1st day of the meeting project partners presented their institutions and had discussions on the project management (task distribution-implementation-dissemination and financial management. On the 2nd day the project coordinator presented the outlines of WP2- Development of the e-
learning platform (adapted to artificial intelligence) and Toolkit for youth workers and families. The meeting finalized with the discussion of the Schedule of next TPM in the Republic of North
Macedonia and certification.
THE THIRD ONLINE MEETING
The Third Online Meeting on January 14,2025. The meeting agenda was: The meeting was mainly on the Current process of WP2 ;workshops,evaluation of the
workshops and their reports. The project coordinator reminded the Quarter period reports
(Dissemination/Quality Management/Financial Management)
THE SECOND ONLINE MEETING
Second Online Meeting on November 27,2024. The meeting was on project management and implementation process and the
responsibilities of partners but the main Focus was on WP2 activities.
THE FIRST ONLINE MEETING
The First Online Meeting on September 6, 2024.This meeting was mainly on meeting each other and partner institutions. The applicant partnerpresented project objectives and its expected outcomes and planned project activities. Thedistribution of tasks are allocated.
