5. Social Model Design Competition: Youth and Future Policies in the Türkiye Yüzyılı

The aim of this competition is to design social models that propose youth and future policies capable of elevating our country’s tomorrow to a level that the world can look up to as an example. Participants are expected to develop social models that achieve this goal.

The good education of younger generations, their ability to utilize their talents efficiently, and their active participation in society are crucial for our country’s progress. In this context, participants are expected to develop sustainable policy proposals supporting youth in areas such as education, employment, entrepreneurship, and cultural and social development. This includes innovative education models, projects that increase youth employment, support mechanisms encouraging entrepreneurship, and policies that strengthen youth participation in decision-making processes. The aim is to implement social models that will shape Türkiye’s future, contribute to youth development, and position our country as a global role model.

SAMPLE MODEL

Education Level: Associate / Bachelor’s
Theme: Youth and Future Policies in the Türkiye Yüzyılı
Social Model Title: Youth Initiative Centres (YIC)

Unique Value: YIC offers a scalable model from local to national levels that aims to increase youth’s active participation in social, economic, and cultural spheres. These centres enable young people to transform their ideas into projects while contributing to sustainable development goals.

Model Methodology: YICs will be established in every province and will support innovative ideas through youth advisory boards, mentor networks, and workshops. A digital platform will facilitate idea sharing and project tracking. Regular training programs and hackathons focused on local issues will be organized.

Model Feasibility: YICs can be funded through collaboration among public institutions, private sector, and civil society organizations. With local government support, they will form a low-cost, sustainable structure.

Widespread Impact: Youth participation in decision-making processes will increase, local problems will find innovative solutions, and social solidarity will be strengthened. In the long run, the model will contribute to the formation of youth policies that can serve as global examples.