The 13th EMAS Regional Annual Meeting (Europe, Mediterranean, and Arab States) of the International Award for Young People, which reaches over 13 million students in more than 130 countries worldwide and is coordinated by the Turkish Human Resources, Education, and Health Foundation (TİKAV) in Turkey, will be held in Istanbul from November 26-28, 2024.

The International Award for Young People is a voluntary individual development program for young people aged 14-24. The 13th EMAS Regional Meeting aims to discuss the development and improvement of the program’s implementation in Europe, the Mediterranean, and Arab countries, as well as to outline the roadmap for the upcoming period.

Turkey is preparing to host another prestigious event in November 2024. The International Award for Young People (The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award), which is implemented in over 130 countries worldwide and coordinated in Turkey by TİKAV with the support of Akfen Holding, will hold its 13th EMAS Regional Meeting (Europe, Mediterranean, and Arab States) in Istanbul from November 26-28.

The meeting will focus on discussing how to enhance the program’s development and implementation in Europe, the Mediterranean, and Arab countries, aiming to help young people aged 14-24 improve their social skills, gain self-discipline, and develop leadership abilities.

APPLICATIONS FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES WILL BE SHARED

Last year’s event was held in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. This year, it will take place at the Novotel Zeytinburnu in Istanbul, hosted by TİKAV. Attendees will include International Council Delegates from the EMAS region, national award coordinators, country representatives, young participants, and staff from the International Award Foundation.

The main focus of the meeting will be to improve the program’s development and implementation in the EMAS region, which aims to contribute to the personal development of young people, helping them improve their social skills, gain self-discipline, and enhance their leadership abilities. Furthermore, participants will share examples of best practices from different countries and discuss how to adapt the program to changing global conditions.

IMPACTING 20,000 YOUNG PEOPLE IN TURKEY

The International Award for Young People, known globally as The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, operates in Turkey under the coordination of TİKAV, with the support of Akfen Holding. The program aims to contribute to the personal development of young people aged 14-24, helping them enhance their social skills, gain self-discipline, and develop leadership abilities. To date, the program has reached over 13 million young people in more than 130 countries worldwide and over 20,000 in Turkey, helping young people build self-confidence and fostering their sense of personal and societal responsibility.

In Turkey, the program operates through 171 active award centers, with approximately 1,000 volunteer award leaders and 4,032 active participants. As the new academic year approaches, young people have the opportunity to start a new chapter in their lives by joining the International Award for Young People.