Summary of the Project;

In today’s increasingly complex financial system, financial literacy skills have become essential for individuals to make sound and informed decisions. The project aims to equip young people with fundamental financial skills such as budget planning, saving, investing, and debt management.

This initiative will not only support young people in improving their personal financial well-being but also contribute to the overall financial efficiency and sustainability of society. In Europe, financial literacy has gained growing importance in recent years. The rise of digital banking services, global economic fluctuations, and ongoing economic developments have made it necessary for individuals to take more informed financial decisions. However, research shows that Türkiye’s level of financial literacy remains behind that of developed countries. This situation causes individuals to face challenges in understanding and managing financial products and services.

Therefore, this project carries particular importance for The European youth. Developing sound financial habits and receiving training in budgeting, saving, and investment will not only enhance their individual financial security but also contribute to the broader economic well-being of society.

Through various trainings, workshops, intercultural exchange sessions, and real-life simulations to be organized within the scope of the project, young people will strengthen their financial management skills and gain the competence to make conscious and responsible financial decisions in line with the global economy. This will make them more resilient against financial crises and enable them to become active individuals within a more sustainable economic structure.

OBJECTIVES

• Enhancing Financial Literacy: Increase participants’ financial awareness by equipping young people with essential skills such as budgeting, saving, investing, and making informed financial decisions.

• Promoting Intercultural Dialogue and Understanding: Strengthen intercultural dialogue by exchanging knowledge on financial traditions and practices in different countries, encouraging appreciation of diverse perspectives.

• Supporting Teamwork and Joint Solutions: Provide opportunities for participants to work together in group activities and problem-solving processes, thereby improving teamwork, solidarity, and collaborative skills.

• Empowering Young People with Skills: In addition to financial management skills, boost young people’s self-confidence and competencies to help them face challenges in a culturally diverse global environment.

EXPECTED IMPACTS

• Young people will be able to make conscious and informed financial decisions.

• Increased economic awareness and sustainability both at individual and societal levels.

• Strengthened tolerance and cooperation through intercultural interaction.

• Development of new models of cooperation between universities and youth organisations.

Total Project Budget: €29,372.