Youth A.R.T. Core Committee
We are the core leaders of Youth A.R.T Initiative.
We are not elected or appointed by any authorities. We do not have legal positions, nor do we have ranks. Nevertheless, we highly value taking responsibilities matching with our skills and experiences in the area. That’s why each member within the core committee has an area of responsibility, which makes it necessary to have titles for the definition of roles.
All the leaders included in the core committee have joined into the group with their own free will and motivation. It’s not easy to join in our core committee, but it is not that difficult as well. Our common ultimate purpose is to take leading initiatives to make our organization more active and productive for the youth and with the youth.
Due to the fact that Youth A.R.T. does not have a legal body, we do not have a permanent list of committee. We are ready to include new leaders among us if you are ready to share your ideas and efforts with us!
Now, let’s get to know our core committee leaders closer. Please note that all the texts and visuals introducing each member are provided by her/himself.
Mr. Murat AKBIYIK
He is responsible for the general coordination.
“I’m an English instructor, and senior student of Business Administration as well. I live in İstanbul. I have been involved in youth activities for the last 7 years, having plenty of experiences in various organizations mostly related to Boğaziçi University. I am one of the founders of Youth A.R.T Initiative. I think life is a kind of networking, and the larger network you have, the smaller and more fruitful is your world...” ”
Ms. Fethiye ERBiL
She is responsible for coordinating international projects as well as facilitating in-group activities.
“I am student of “English Language Teaching” at Boğaziçi University, Istanbul. I became a part of the “Youth Projects” 4 years ago. In 4 years, I’ve participated in international projects; I’ve been a founder of Youth A.R.T. Initiative. I have had quite a lot of experiences in organizing meetings, reaching more and more youngsters to make them aware of the youth projects, coordinating and leading projects. Personally, I am interested in creative drama activities, so I am on the way to develop my “drama” experiences and skills for youth work as well as for teaching…”
He is a National Youth Trainer, and responsible for EVS Projects.
“Although I have been trying to do many distinct things in my life (being a teacher, trainer in Turkish NA, project coordinator, youth leader in youth camps, participant in SALTO ToT, son, above all Youth A.R.T. member...), I would like to say that I’ve never met a person from whom I couldn’t learn anything.”
He is responsible for online web and graphic multimedia tools.
“I am a web designer and also a student of Sociology at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Istanbul. I was introduced to Youth A.R.T. by a friend of mine, Deniz, in summer 2009. My first project here was a great experience for changing my mind about youth activities. I have been part of Youth A.R.T since I first realized being one of them.”
He is responsible for coordinating international projects.
“I am currently working as an EFL instructor at Aydın Adnan Menderes University and having an MA degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language at Bilkent University. I have been involved in youth works since 2006. Youth A.R.T. and youth activities have, so far, contributed greatly to my personal development and now, I know it is my turn. As a co-founder of Youth A.R.T., I strongly believe that the bigger you think, the more likely you are to realize your dreams...”
She is responsible for multimedia tools as well as facilitating in-group activities.
“I work as an English teacher at a private primary school in Istanbul. My first encounter with youth projects dates back to the November of 2008, when I met Youth A.R.T and became a member. Personally, my interest areas range but main focuses are on the technology and visual arts. Therefore, I generally hold the visual and media aspect of Youth A.R.T. I had drama experience and education, as an intense interest I am dealing with photography, English literature and fine arts. I can frankly say that it is when I got involved in Youth A.R.T. then I gained an intercultural vision and a wide-open window to the world of creativity.”
He is a National Youth Trainer, and coordinator of international projects.
“I am student of Political Science and Administration in “French” at Marmara University, in Istanbul. I’m living everywhere in Turkiye and Europe but mostly in İstanbul. I have been involved in youth activities since 2005. I worked at several NGO’s in Turkey and in France as a volunteer. I am in the Turkish National Agency trainer pool and a participant of Salto TOT. I believe it is possible to create a new world without borders.”
He is responsible for coordinating international projects.
“I am an English teacher and also a student of Business Administration, currently working in Istanbul. My first project was a training course about human rights in March 2007 in Albania and since then I’ve been into Youth Projects. I was in the group who stood up and said “Let’s establish our own organization to get Youth in Action” which led to YOUTH A.R.T. What is the difference between us and the people we criticize if we don’t take responsibility and take action to change things which most people are trying to do just by talking?” I am here as I want to show it.
He is responsible for media working.
“Trying to adapt himself to the department of Translation and Interpreting in Marmara University for 4 years. One of those who started to use "Youth in Action" just as a tool to go abroad but now he is giving all his effort to make people understand it is something more important than this by creating videos and multimedia tools and he is trying to make all these projects more visible."
He is responsible for the online works.
“I study Law at Istanbul University. live in Istanbul. I became a part of Youth A.R.T family 2 years ago. My basic task is working on online to reach more people promoting Youth A.R.T. Initiative. As an active student, I read a lot, especially about web design trying to improve myself and Youth A.R.T.
I think Youth A.R.T. has the atmosphere where you can express your ideas and skills, and eventually raise the awareness of diversities in the society. I have made many new friends in Youth A.R.T. I learnt to have fun in different ways, to value people with what they produce. Patience and enthusiasm are shared among all Youth A.R.T. members!”
