Gelişen Nesil International Education and Development Association
By young people, with young people, for young people.
The future is in the next generation
We run youth work that reaches from the local level to the international arena — building an ecosystem where young people generate ideas, take responsibility and create change in their communities.
- Young people reached
- 600+
- Young people reached
- Online events & workshops
- 30+
- Online events & workshops
- Local trainings
- 15
- Local trainings
- Where the journey began
- 2021
- Where the journey began
Who are we?
Strong ideas that start locally reach a wider impact
We set out in 2021 as a volunteer social initiative started by international relations students from different universities. In 2025 we became an officially registered association based in Bursa, placing our work on a more sustainable, inclusive and accessible footing.
Today Gelişen Nesil is an independent, youth-led civil society organisation that sees young people not merely as the actors of tomorrow, but as powerful stakeholders in today's decisions.
Our Vision
To contribute to raising a strong young generation that can access equal opportunities, take an active role in democratic processes and shape sustainable development.
Our Mission
To strengthen the capacity of young people, women and individuals facing unequal access to opportunities, and to build an inclusive youth participation ecosystem reaching from the local level to Europe.
What we do
Seven focus areas, one goal: empowered youth
We work across areas ranging from youth participation and climate justice to digital citizenship and European mobility.
Youth opportunities
Opportunities in Europe are closer than you think
From Erasmus+ to the European Solidarity Corps — we make international learning and volunteering opportunities easier to reach.
What's happening
News & Announcements
We Were in Ankara for the European Youth Week Meeting!
We took part in the youth meeting organised in Ankara by the Turkish National Agency as part of European Youth Week.
Gelişen Nesil Joined the Young Civil Society Workers Programme in Istanbul!
A two-day training and networking programme on the rights, working conditions and organising experiences of young civil society workers.
Gelişen Nesil Met Young People at the Nilüfer Youth Festival!
We hosted a stand at the festival organised with the Nilüfer Youth Council, talking about project writing, volunteering and Erasmus+ opportunities.
Join the journey
Bring your ideas, your time or a partnership — let’s grow an ecosystem that creates together with young people.