OUR ADULT EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
Esenler Akademi Sports Club carries out national and international educational activities to support lifelong learning processes of adults. Through projects implemented under the Erasmus+ Adult Education Programme, we contribute to the development of individuals’ knowledge, skills, and competences.
These activities include training courses, job shadowing, and international cooperation, aiming to enhance both professional and personal development.
ERASMUS+ ADULT EDUCATION PROJECTS
International Training Programmes and Course Content
Within the scope of the Erasmus+ Adult Education Programme, our organisation hosts training courses and job shadowing activities in cooperation with international partners. Below are examples of training programmes implemented within these activities.
Training Course:
Diversity, Equity and Social Inclusion in NGO Practice – from Policy to Transformative Action
Dates and Location: 31.03.2026 – 09.04.2026, İstanbul, Türkiye
Daily Programme:
Day 1 – Organizational Culture and Inclusion
• What is an Inclusive Organization?
• Formal vs. Informal Culture
• Organizational Diagnosis
Day 2 – Inclusive Leadership
• Leadership Styles
• Ethical Leadership
• Collaborative Leadership
Day 3 – Power, Privilege and Social Dynamics
• Power Theory
• Privilege and Marginalization
• Applied Intersectionality
Day 4 – Anti-Discrimination Policies in NGOs
• European Legislative Framework
• Internal Policies
• Reporting Procedures
Day 5 – Real Participation vs. Symbolic Participation
• Tokenism
• Democratic Participation
• Co-creation
Day 6 – Working with Vulnerable Communities
• Rights-Based Approach
• Empowerment
• Avoiding Paternalism
Case Study:
• Involving Rural Communities / Migrants / People with Disabilities
Day 7 – Advocacy and Influencing Public Policies
• What is Advocacy?
• How do we build a campaign?
• Collaboration with local authorities
Simulation:
• Mini-advocacy campaign for inclusion
Day 8 – Strategic communication for diversity
• Inclusive narratives
• Combating hate speech
• Responsible public communication
Workshop:
• Reviewing the NGO’s public communication
Day 9 – Managing resistance to change
• Why does resistance arise?
• Managing internal conflicts
• Facilitating change techniques
• Simulation: Implementing a new policy in a fictitious NGO
Day 10 – Organizational Transformation Plan
Each participant develops:
• 1-year inclusion strategy
• Progress indicators
• Implementation calendar
• Collective presentation and feedback.
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