Type
Course
CIFAL Istanbul - Common Solutions to Social Problems Training and Workshop Project with Zeren Holding
Location
Web-based
Date
-
Duration
9 Days
Programme Area
Decentralize Cooperation Programme
Partnership
CIFAL Istanbul
Zeren Holding
Bahçeşehir University
Registration
Open-registration event
Mode of Delivery
E-learning
Language(s)
Turkish
Pillar
People
Event Objectives
Participants will be able to identify key social problems affecting their communities. Participants will be able to develop inclusive and practical strategies to address these challenges. Participants will be able to apply problem-solving and project development techniques in a social context. Participants will be able to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and peers. Participants will be able to understand the intersection between social responsibility and sustainable development.
Background
This training and workshop project was developed in partnership with Zeren Holding to explore innovative and collaborative approaches to addressing pressing social issues. The programme aimed to equip participants with the tools and knowledge to develop inclusive, community-driven, and sustainable solutions to challenges such as inequality, unemployment, and social exclusion.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to identify key social problems affecting their communities. Participants will be able to develop inclusive and practical strategies to address these challenges. Participants will be able to apply problem-solving and project development techniques in a social context. Participants will be able to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and peers. Participants will be able to understand the intersection between social responsibility and sustainable development.
Content and Structure
The programme consisted of interactive online sessions combining theoretical input with practical applications. Topics covered included root causes of social problems, community engagement, social impact project design, and stakeholder collaboration. Case studies and real-life examples were used to help participants reflect on effective intervention strategies. Each session encouraged dialogue and peer learning, culminating in group-based workshop activities where participants proposed their own project ideas. The structure supported both individual learning and collective solution development.
Methodology
The training was delivered entirely online through live virtual sessions. It utilized expert presentations, breakout group discussions, case study analysis, and project-based learning methods to foster participation and engagement. At the end of the programme, students took an exam.
Targeted Audience
Students
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