On the occasion of the sixth anniversary of the passing of Dr. İbrahim Bodur, Founder and Honorary President of Kale Group, young people and social entrepreneurs came together at Müze Gazhane for the “Adding Value to Life” gathering.
Held on Monday, May 30, the event featured inspiring talks, workshops, experiential areas, and a marketplace where social entrepreneurs could connect and showcase their initiatives.
The gathering, aimed at bringing together young people interested in social entrepreneurship under the motto “Together, for the First Time”, ran from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM and was open to the public. The opening speech was delivered by Zeynep Bodur Okyay, Chairperson and CEO of Kale Group.
Key participants sharing their experiences and insights included:
- Tülin Akın, Founder of Tabit
- Doğukan Güngör and Ufuk Emin Akengin, Co-Founders of Onaranlar Kulübü
- Seben Ayşe Dayı and Serim Berke Yarar, Co-Founders of Erişilebilir Her Şey
- İbrahim Betil, Chairperson of Sen De Gel Association
- Prof. Dr. Itır Erhart, Founder of Adım Adım and Açık Açık Associations
- Ayşe Tükrükçü, Founder of Hayata Sarıl Association
- Bego Demir, Founder of Bego Jeans
- Şule Yücebıyık, Founder of Bilim Virüsü
- Pelin Baykan, Founder of Anlatan Eller
- Alp Ar, Founder of Tospaa
- Mustafa Alp Dumrul, Founder of Kadınların Elinden
On the main stage, discussions focused on key societal and global topics, including:
- Steps to Reduce Inequalities
- Social Innovation Through Gender Equality
- Responsible Consumption and Production: Who is Responsible?
- Partnerships for Goals
- Collaboration for Dreams
The gathering provided an inspiring platform for young people and social entrepreneurs to share knowledge, experiences, and innovative approaches to creating social impact.