Increasing the social interaction and conviviality in the city
01
Organising activities to establish interaction and conviviality in public spaces (citywide and at the neighbourhood scale)
OBJECTIVE
It is aimed to bring together our youth working in the city center and in the countryside, to get acquainted with the rural life of the young people living in the center, to contribute voluntarily to the collection of farmer’s products, to paint and minor renovations of village schools, and to carry out educational and social activities for our children in the village and their families.
It is aimed to bring together our youth working in the city center and in the countryside, to get acquainted with the rural life of the young people living in the center, to contribute voluntarily to the collection of farmer’s products, to paint and minor renovations of village schools, and to carry out educational and social activities for our children in the village and their families.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
Within the scope of the project, renovations, paint-whitewashing and workshops were carried out in schools in Ödemiş, Kemalpaşa, Kiraz districts.
PROJECT DURATION
Within the scope of the Trace in the Village Project, a camp will be held in the village with 80 young people in Kozak plateau for 2 days and in Çamavlu village of Bergama for 5 days together with the Association for Supporting Contemporary Life in June.
OBJECTIVE
It is a social project center called Mercek (Lens), which aims to develop solutions for the needs of citizens residing in the region, to organize educational and socio-cultural activities, and to carry out psycho-social counseling services in cooperation with the relevant departments and directorates of the Metropolitan Municipality.
It is a social project center called Mercek (Lens), which aims to develop solutions for the needs of citizens residing in the region, to organize educational and socio-cultural activities, and to carry out psycho-social counseling services in cooperation with the relevant departments and directorates of the Metropolitan Municipality.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
The first of the social project centers called Lens, which aims to produce supportive services for individuals who are excluded from social life for social reasons, was established in Kadifekale. During the year, 2979 people benefited from different studies.
Designing public spaces with the aim of increasing social interaction
OBJECTIVE
Making İzmir a city of design and innovation.
Making İzmir a city of design and innovation.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
The goal of ‘Design City İzmir’, which is shaped by the vision of a comprehensive design approach from urban aesthetics to product design, aiming to make design the distinctive feature of the city and increase its competitive potential by removing it from being a common concept of everyday language, is being implemented with Good Design. The theme of the 7th event, which will take place in 2022, is determined as ‘Vital’.
PROJECT DURATION
It is held every year.
START DATE
2016
OBJECTIVE
Providing free and quota-free internet service at ferry, bus, tram and metro stations in order to promote public transportation.
Providing free and quota-free internet service at ferry, bus, tram and metro stations in order to promote public transportation.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
In line with the vision of increasing the quality of life of the citizens, the free internet application was started by the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality in the ferry, bus, tram and metro stations in order to realize the internet service offered in the public spaces of the city in public transportation as well with the WizmirNET free internet service.
START DATE
2015
COMPLETED
Wizmirnet provides free, quota and barrier-free service at 3 park squares, 20 ferries, 7 piers, 60 university routes, 71 Education Information Network (EIN) points and 41 trams.
Strengthening social cohesion through solidarity and volunteerism
02
Supporting rights-based civil society initiatives and cooperating with them
OBJECTIVE
Key Women’s Studies Holistic Service Center was established on 7 June 2021 to provide supportive services for women.
Key Women’s Studies Holistic Service Center was established on 7 June 2021 to provide supportive services for women.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Center aims to ensure that women benefit from urban services equally, to provide psychological, legal and social service consultancy services, to increase women’s participation in social and cultural life, to support their development in artistic and sports fields, to ensure women’s existence and empowerment in the field of employment, and produces goals that are appropriate for its purpose. In the center, many services such as consultancy services, vocational courses, cooperatives, employment and entrepreneurship training, sports and cultural activities are gathered under one roof and women are provided with easy access to these services. While providing legal, psychological and psycho-social consultancy services, trainings aiming at gender equality, women’s health, human rights, civil rights, protective preventive measures and deterrent sanctions in the fight against violence, discrimination, etc. personal development are provided. Sports activities such as yoga and pilates, informatics, food, textile, health, etc., which will support their physical and mental strengthening, courses were opened for women’s employment. they benefit from. In addition, in order to support the increase in women’s employment, the Vocational Factory unit in the Campus conducts employment-oriented vocational and technical courses.
Building solidarity networks
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
Social service centers have been opened in ten regions in order to make social work activities accessible and sustainable. These social service centers are named Bizİzmir Solidarity Point. A fixed social worker has been assigned here. The services we carry out at these points are accepting applications for social assistance, conducting direct on-site social investigations, accepting applications for all social service activities, including services for milk lamb, the elderly and the disabled, and distribution of hot meals made by our soup kitchen. Meals are distributed for 10 thousand people daily at these points. At the same time, an average of 20-25 different applications are received.
Bizİzmir Clothing Point, on the other hand, has been opened so that our citizens in need can come to this point and benefit from our clothing assistence free of charge.
Social service centers have been opened in ten regions in order to make social work activities accessible and sustainable. These social service centers are named Bizİzmir Solidarity Point. A fixed social worker has been assigned here. The services we carry out at these points are accepting applications for social assistance, conducting direct on-site social investigations, accepting applications for all social service activities, including services for milk lamb, the elderly and the disabled, and distribution of hot meals made by our soup kitchen. Meals are distributed for 10 thousand people daily at these points. At the same time, an average of 20-25 different applications are received.
Bizİzmir Clothing Point, on the other hand, has been opened so that our citizens in need can come to this point and benefit from our clothing assistence free of charge.
BUDGET (TL)
Our budget, which was 906 million TL in total in 2019, 2020 and 2021, was increased to 435 million TL in 2022.
OBJECTIVE
It is a project carried out to find a solution to the housing problem of newly admitted students.
It is a project carried out to find a solution to the housing problem of newly admitted students.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
In 2021, temporary accommodation was provided to 82 male students in Buca Male Student Dormitory, 33 female students in Örnekköy Guesthouse, and 12 students in contracted hotels in order to deal with the accommodation problem of newly admitted students. Scholarship support was provided to 48 students through donors. 16 students were placed in Uzundere housing estates, 7 students in Bornova dormitories, and 45 female and 29 male students in dormitories in Buca under contract with İZSİAD. Social studies of all remaining students were carried out by the psychosocial team.
Establishing mechanisms for social assistance to support disadvantaged groups
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
In our Müyesser Turfan Temporary Male Guest House, our male homeless citizens between the ages of 18-59 are provided with temporary accommodation. After their health checks are made, their needs such as food, shelter, personal care and clothing are met. Apart from accommodation, food, personal care and hygiene services, psychological support services are also provided to our citizens we host. Bath and hairdresser services are provided in the presence of our staff in the bath house, in which an agreement has been reached in the Basmane region with the service procurement method for our homeless citizens. New clothes are provided to our citizens, who are bathed and shaved, and a suitable environment in terms of hygiene and cleaning is provided.
In our Müyesser Turfan Temporary Male Guest House, our male homeless citizens between the ages of 18-59 are provided with temporary accommodation. After their health checks are made, their needs such as food, shelter, personal care and clothing are met. Apart from accommodation, food, personal care and hygiene services, psychological support services are also provided to our citizens we host. Bath and hairdresser services are provided in the presence of our staff in the bath house, in which an agreement has been reached in the Basmane region with the service procurement method for our homeless citizens. New clothes are provided to our citizens, who are bathed and shaved, and a suitable environment in terms of hygiene and cleaning is provided.
BUDGET (TL)
Our budget, which was 906 million TL in total in 2019, 2020 and 2021, was increased to 435 million TL in 2022.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
Boots, coats and stationery assistance (education card) are provided to our children in line with the lists of primary and secondary school students’ families in need. We also contribute to the shopkeepers of the city by ensuring that the materials to be used in the production of boots and coats, which we purchase from the İzmir Vocational Training Center, are supplied from our shopkeepers in İzmir. Likewise, for our education card assistance, we also provide support to the stationery shopkeepers in our province, with the protocol signed with the Chambers of Commerce under the leadership of the İzmir Chamber of Stationery and the İzmir Chamber of Commerce.
Boots, coats and stationery assistance (education card) are provided to our children in line with the lists of primary and secondary school students’ families in need. We also contribute to the shopkeepers of the city by ensuring that the materials to be used in the production of boots and coats, which we purchase from the İzmir Vocational Training Center, are supplied from our shopkeepers in İzmir. Likewise, for our education card assistance, we also provide support to the stationery shopkeepers in our province, with the protocol signed with the Chambers of Commerce under the leadership of the İzmir Chamber of Stationery and the İzmir Chamber of Commerce.
BUDGET (TL)
Our budget, which was 906 million TL in total in 2019, 2020 and 2021, was increased to 435 million TL in 2022.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
Six distribution points have been created to support university students. We made distributions at Soup Stops at 6 points. In addition, we distribute dinner to our students at 4 points in total at Ege University Campus, Dokuz Eylül University Campus, İzmir Institute of Technology Campus and Katip Çelebi University Campus.
Six distribution points have been created to support university students. We made distributions at Soup Stops at 6 points. In addition, we distribute dinner to our students at 4 points in total at Ege University Campus, Dokuz Eylül University Campus, İzmir Institute of Technology Campus and Katip Çelebi University Campus.
BUDGET (TL)
Our budget, which was 906 million TL in total in 2019, 2020 and 2021, was increased to 435 million TL in 2022.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
As the Department of Social Services, through social observations, in-kind and financial assistance (food, cash, goods, clothes, cloth, baby food, braised meat, hygiene, fuel, medical supplies, food suitable for celiac and phenylketonuria diets and milk) in line with the needs of the citizens are provided to those with socio-economic inadequacy residing in our province, those in need, the elderly, the sick, orphans, disabled people and their families, families of martyrs and the veterans.
As the Department of Social Services, through social observations, in-kind and financial assistance (food, cash, goods, clothes, cloth, baby food, braised meat, hygiene, fuel, medical supplies, food suitable for celiac and phenylketonuria diets and milk) in line with the needs of the citizens are provided to those with socio-economic inadequacy residing in our province, those in need, the elderly, the sick, orphans, disabled people and their families, families of martyrs and the veterans.
BUDGET (TL)
Our budget, which was 906 million TL in total in 2019, 2020 and 2021, was increased to 435 million TL in 2022.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Soup Houses Branch Office provides services to people in need, the elderly, the disabled, women and children in İzmir. The total daily food production capacity is 13 thousand people. In addition, it has the capacity to produce soup for 2,000 people, provisions for 1,000 people and pitta bread for 3,000 people. Our fleet includes 3 catering vehicles and a mobile kitchen for on-site service. The mobile kitchen has a daily food production capacity of 3 thousand people.
The Soup Houses Branch Office provides services to people in need, the elderly, the disabled, women and children in İzmir. The total daily food production capacity is 13 thousand people. In addition, it has the capacity to produce soup for 2,000 people, provisions for 1,000 people and pitta bread for 3,000 people. Our fleet includes 3 catering vehicles and a mobile kitchen for on-site service. The mobile kitchen has a daily food production capacity of 3 thousand people.
BUDGET (TL)
Our budget, which was 906 million TL in total in 2019, 2020 and 2021, was increased to 435 million TL in 2022.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
Since 2019, including the pandemic process, we have provided a total of 613 thousand 750 food packages to 274 thousand 983 people in need and in difficult situations during the pandemic, 162 thousand 663 hygiene packages, 158 million 044 thousand 865 TL financial assistance to our 200 thousand 277 citizens, where local shopkeepers and musicians are also present, including during the pandemic, flood and earthquake processes, 42 thousand 279 packages of baby diapers and food, 7,544 household goods for 2,498 households, braised meat and bone broth for 30 thousand 105 households during Sacrifice Feast, educational assistance of 17 million 679 thousand 200 TL in total, from 400 TL per month to 3 thousand 200 TL per month for 5 thousand 547 university students, stationery cards worth 7 million 664 thousand TL to 64 thousand 977 primary and secondary school students.
81 thousand boots and coats for our primary and secondary school students, 11 thousand food packages for celiac and phenylketonuria patients, 1,294 medical supplies assistance including battery powered and manual wheelchairs for our disabled citizens, fuel needs of 2,469 households, stove needs of 1.154 households, warm food from our soup kitchens produced and delivered to 7 million 450 thousand people.
Since 2019, including the pandemic process, we have provided a total of 613 thousand 750 food packages to 274 thousand 983 people in need and in difficult situations during the pandemic, 162 thousand 663 hygiene packages, 158 million 044 thousand 865 TL financial assistance to our 200 thousand 277 citizens, where local shopkeepers and musicians are also present, including during the pandemic, flood and earthquake processes, 42 thousand 279 packages of baby diapers and food, 7,544 household goods for 2,498 households, braised meat and bone broth for 30 thousand 105 households during Sacrifice Feast, educational assistance of 17 million 679 thousand 200 TL in total, from 400 TL per month to 3 thousand 200 TL per month for 5 thousand 547 university students, stationery cards worth 7 million 664 thousand TL to 64 thousand 977 primary and secondary school students.
81 thousand boots and coats for our primary and secondary school students, 11 thousand food packages for celiac and phenylketonuria patients, 1,294 medical supplies assistance including battery powered and manual wheelchairs for our disabled citizens, fuel needs of 2,469 households, stove needs of 1.154 households, warm food from our soup kitchens produced and delivered to 7 million 450 thousand people.
BUDGET (TL)
Our budget, which was 906 million TL in total in 2019, 2020 and 2021, was increased to 435 million TL in 2022.
OBJECTIVE
Based on the vision of “Social Municipality”, the “Welcome Baby Set” was created in order to contribute to the needs of families with babies aged 0-3 months.
Based on the vision of “Social Municipality”, the “Welcome Baby Set” was created in order to contribute to the needs of families with babies aged 0-3 months.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
Within the scope of the project, the families were provided with a baby bag, a set of top and bottom pants with gloves, a hat, a blanket, a nursing apron, a bath towel, a set of 1 Million Books written by Prof. Dr. Selçuk Şirin (My First Book, Apple, Ay Dede, Good Morning, Colorful Lullabies, Welcome) and a certificate of sapling planted in the name of the newborn baby were given. The Welcome Baby Set Project is being carried out in 30 districts of İzmir simultaneously, and bags have been delivered to 18,385 families since the start of the project. Within the scope of the project, 18,385 saplings were planted.
OBJECTIVE
It is the center that aims to eliminate violence against women along with its causes, and to protect, support and empower women from all social segments living in İzmir.
It is the center that aims to eliminate violence against women along with its causes, and to protect, support and empower women from all social segments living in İzmir.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
It aims to provide legal, psychological and social counseling services and solidarity to women who are exposed to physical, sexual, psychological and economic violence, social and political exclusion and all kinds of discrimination, and to carry out awareness activities as widely as possible for the elimination of violence against women.
OBJECTIVE
In order to contribute to the education processes of young people between the ages of 17-20 who have socioeconomic difficulties, who are preparing for the university exam, students in need are provided with access to auxiliary resources that are in preparation for the university exam for the 2020-2021 education period.
In order to contribute to the education processes of young people between the ages of 17-20 who have socioeconomic difficulties, who are preparing for the university exam, students in need are provided with access to auxiliary resources that are in preparation for the university exam for the 2020-2021 education period.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
The “book support card” project, which was initiated with the cooperation of Izmir Chamber of Book and Stationery Craftsmen in order to support the tradesmen in the provincial borders of Izmir, was launched in February 2021 and continued until June 2021. After examining the applications of 1000 students from 27 districts, a total of 81,125 TL was deposited from 125 TL to the cards of 649 students who were found eligible to receive book cards.
BUDGET (TL)
In the project, which is aimed to benefit 1000 students in total in the 2021-2022 academic year, it is planned to deposit 150 TL to each student’s book card.
Establishing systems to encourage and coordinate volunteerism
OBJECTIVE
A digital meeting point for youth has been created by creating the gencizmir.com site for our youth between the ages of 15-30.
A digital meeting point for youth has been created by creating the gencizmir.com site for our youth between the ages of 15-30.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
5,015 young people benefited from Online Seminars, courses, workshops, seminars and other activities. In the Digital Youth Center, which has 9013 members, personal development seminars under 4 different titles, called Online Tuesday Seminars, were held in February and 200 young people participated.
OBJECTIVE
To enable youth to participate in the city and democratic processes on the basis of active citizenship by realizing Youth Volunteer Activities. Volunteering activities initiated through Bizizmir are continued by Bizizmir Volunteer Office established in Historical Coal Gas Youth Campus.
To enable youth to participate in the city and democratic processes on the basis of active citizenship by realizing Youth Volunteer Activities. Volunteering activities initiated through Bizizmir are continued by Bizizmir Volunteer Office established in Historical Coal Gas Youth Campus.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
In the projects carried out by the Volunteer Team, some education, training and awareness activities especially for the disadvantaged socio-economic segments of the city contribute to the holistic cultural policies of İzmir.
OBJECTIVE
In order to empower young people, in line with their needs and demands, it will organize language and personal development-oriented courses and workshops in youth centers, as well as capacity building programs such as Participatory cities, sustainable ambassadors, biodiversity youth ambassadors with youth organizations.
In order to empower young people, in line with their needs and demands, it will organize language and personal development-oriented courses and workshops in youth centers, as well as capacity building programs such as Participatory cities, sustainable ambassadors, biodiversity youth ambassadors with youth organizations.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
It is a capacity building program on sustainability that lasts for 6 weeks.
OBJECTIVE
Using cultural and arts products in order to encourage and increase voluntary participation in the social projects of the municipality.
Using cultural and arts products in order to encourage and increase voluntary participation in the social projects of the municipality.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
Free cinema, concert and theater tickets and books are given to everyone who participates and takes part in social projects to increase volunteer participation. Voluntary work of the participants is encouraged and their participation in cultural and arts activities is increased. A multi-faceted benefit is provided by supporting culture and art producers with purchased tickets and books.
BUDGET (TL)
100.000
PROJECT DURATION
It continues with different contexts every year. Studies are carried out annually.
START DATE
2020
END DATE
Ongoing
COMPLETED
In 2020, 10 thousand movie tickets and 10 thousand theater tickets were distributed. Approximately 20 thousand books were distributed.
Implementing practices to increase intergenerational communication and interaction
OBJECTIVE
Brother and sister project aims to contribute to the social, emotional, physical and educational development of the children of their families living in urban and socially limited areas, through university volunteers. For this purpose, volunteer university students and children come together for 20 weeks and even inspired by the formation of an emotional bond and trust between their families, the project was named “Brother-Sister”
Brother and sister project aims to contribute to the social, emotional, physical and educational development of the children of their families living in urban and socially limited areas, through university volunteers. For this purpose, volunteer university students and children come together for 20 weeks and even inspired by the formation of an emotional bond and trust between their families, the project was named “Brother-Sister”
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
In 2019, social support was provided to 378 siblings with 843 volunteers within the scope of the Brother and sister project. Between March and May 2020, the Brother and Sister Project was carried out online with the University of Economics, and 60 volunteers and 30 brothers participated in the project. Work could not be carried out in 2021 due to the pandemic, and it started in 2022 with the participation of 46 families, 59 siblings and 127 volunteers within the scope of the Brother Sister project.
Implementing policies to increase active life and sports participation with local solutions
03
Providing inclusive, widespread and local sports services as a public service
OBJECTIVE
* Ensuring the development of ice sports in İzmir,
* Arranging national and international organizations related to ice sports,
* Ensuring that the Ice Sports Hall is ready for all related sports activities,
* Organizing ice sports activities for children with limited access to sports,
* Carrying out works to increase the number of registered athletes related to ice sports,
* Organizing ice sports events for the disabled,
* Collaborating with schools affiliated to the Ministry of National Education in order to increase the interest of our children in ice sports and to bring new athletes to ice sports branches,
* Ensuring the development of ice sports in İzmir,
* Arranging national and international organizations related to ice sports,
* Ensuring that the Ice Sports Hall is ready for all related sports activities,
* Organizing ice sports activities for children with limited access to sports,
* Carrying out works to increase the number of registered athletes related to ice sports,
* Organizing ice sports events for the disabled,
* Collaborating with schools affiliated to the Ministry of National Education in order to increase the interest of our children in ice sports and to bring new athletes to ice sports branches,
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
Trainings, courses, competitions, special events and special sessions are held for these objectives.
BUDGET (TL)
11.016.000,00
PROJECT DURATION
CONTINUOUS / ONGOING
OBJECTIVE
* Making İzmir one of Turkey’s most important water sports centers,
* Increasing the interest of the people of İzmir in water sports,
* Increasing the number of registered athletes in water sports branches, * Contributing to the rehabilitation of the disabled through water sports.
* Making İzmir one of Turkey’s most important water sports centers,
* Increasing the interest of the people of İzmir in water sports,
* Increasing the number of registered athletes in water sports branches, * Contributing to the rehabilitation of the disabled through water sports.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
Trainings, courses, competitions, special events and special sessions are held for these objectives.
BUDGET (TL)
4.200.000,00
PROJECT DURATION
CONTINUOUS / ONGOING
OBJECTIVE
* Ensuring the connection of our children living in economically disadvantaged areas with water sports.
* Ensuring the connection of our children living in economically disadvantaged areas with water sports.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
Portable swimming pools to be established in 7 economically disadvantaged neighborhoods of our city will serve the people of the region for 3 months. We aim to teach swimming to our children who have no or limited access to the sea through swimming courses to be opened at the pools.
BUDGET (TL)
2.055.000,00
PROJECT DURATION
2 MONTHS
START DATE
01/07/2022
END DATE
30/08/2022
OBJECTIVE
* Having everyone from 7 to 77 do sports, giving equal importance to all branches and reviving the branches of sports that do not attract attention, * Making public’s interest in sports continuous and keeping it high by building sports facilities, * Facilitating the access of all segments of the society to sports by opening sports schools.
* Having everyone from 7 to 77 do sports, giving equal importance to all branches and reviving the branches of sports that do not attract attention, * Making public’s interest in sports continuous and keeping it high by building sports facilities, * Facilitating the access of all segments of the society to sports by opening sports schools.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
We aim to strengthen İzmir’s sports infrastructure, to increase the number of registered and unregistered athletes, and to make İzmir one of the most important sports centers of our country through sports schools, courses, junior teams and competing teams.
BUDGET (TL)
27.000.000,00
PROJECT DURATION
CONTINUOUS / ONGOING
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
The region is currently surrounded by physical layers such as railways and vehicle roads, and psychological layers formed by different social layers. In order to eliminate these social, psychological, economic and cultural boundaries, a mixed-use and public-use center was designed at this point. Our project consists of three floors above the ground floor and two basement floors.
The region is currently surrounded by physical layers such as railways and vehicle roads, and psychological layers formed by different social layers. In order to eliminate these social, psychological, economic and cultural boundaries, a mixed-use and public-use center was designed at this point. Our project consists of three floors above the ground floor and two basement floors.
BUDGET (TL)
450.000
PROJECT DURATION
120 DAYS
START DATE
2020
END DATE
2022
COMPLETED
Project is completed
Supporting schools and local sports clubs
OBJECTIVE
Providing sports equipment to students studying in 1,499 primary and secondary public schools affiliated to İzmir Provincial Directorate of National Education.
Providing sports equipment to students studying in 1,499 primary and secondary public schools affiliated to İzmir Provincial Directorate of National Education.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
With the sports equipments assistance and uniforms, tracksuits, training vests, shoes, etc. to be made for students studying at these schools, especially those with insufficient financial means, we aim to increase the participation of our children in sports activities; thus to ensure that they are physically and mentally healthy and stay away from bad habits.
BUDGET (TL)
3.500.000,00
PROJECT DURATION
EVERY YEAR
Developing solutions to increase sports participation of different age groups at the neighbourhood scale
OBJECTIVE
Organizing sports courses and activities for children living in the previously mentioned neighborhoods and with insufficient financial means. (Information on portable swimming pools to be established in 7 economically disadvantaged neighborhoods can be found above)
Organizing sports courses and activities for children living in the previously mentioned neighborhoods and with insufficient financial means. (Information on portable swimming pools to be established in 7 economically disadvantaged neighborhoods can be found above)
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
The most suitable sports branches for the neighborhood texture and regional opportunities will be selected in the field study, and training will be given in these branches with the start of school breaks. We aim to ensure that the children of the region are physically and mentally healthy and stay away from bad habits thanks to these trainings.
BUDGET (TL)
NO ADDITIONAL BUDGET IS NEEDED.
PROJECT DURATION
3 MONTHS
START DATE
01/07/2022
END DATE
30/09/2022
OBJECTIVE
Evaluating the tendencies and abilities of talented children at the age of starting sports and directing them to sports branches where they can be successful.
Evaluating the tendencies and abilities of talented children at the age of starting sports and directing them to sports branches where they can be successful.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
In line with the results of the athletic ability measurement carried out free of charge for children aged 8-9-10, the tendencies and abilities of talented children at the age of starting sports are evaluated, and with the approval of their families, it is aimed to direct them to sports branches in which they can be successful. We aim to bring sports awareness and the habit of doing sports to children and young people at an early age and to spread sports to large masses with this practice.
BUDGET (TL)
120.000,00
PROJECT DURATION
CONTINUOUS / ONGOING
OBJECTIVE
It is aimed to renovate and maintain the sports fields and to bring new sports fields to İzmir.
It is aimed to renovate and maintain the sports fields and to bring new sports fields to İzmir.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
It is aimed to renovate and maintain the sports fields owned by the Metropolitan Municipality, district municipalities and public schools affiliated to the Provincial Directorate of National Education, to build new sports fields, and thus to provide more sports opportunities for the citizens of İzmir.
BUDGET (TL)
7.150.000,00
PROJECT DURATION
1 YEAR
START DATE
01/01/2022
END DATE
31/12/2022
Preserving and developing cultural, natural and urban heritage
04
Supporting culture and arts sectors with a focus on sustainable development
OBJECTIVE
Making İzmir an alternative center for the film production industry and increasing employment in the creative industries. In addition, contributing to the city’s destination promotion through films.
Making İzmir an alternative center for the film production industry and increasing employment in the creative industries. In addition, contributing to the city’s destination promotion through films.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
Promotion, support and cooperation works are carried out for film productions and visual content production (series, videos, contents for digital platforms, advertisements), which reveal the potential of İzmir for film productions and aim to increase its appeal.
COMPLETED
A contact and coordination point was established with the understanding of assuming the role of facilitator in film production projects realized in İzmir. İzmir cinema inventory study was carried out, the inventory of the shooting location was made available in digital media.
OBJECTIVE
A digital platform that gathers the culture and art stakeholders of the city and was established with the aim of making the culture and art production of İzmir visible and known. It is also a digital structure that contributes to the urban cultural policy.
A digital platform that gathers the culture and art stakeholders of the city and was established with the aim of making the culture and art production of İzmir visible and known. It is also a digital structure that contributes to the urban cultural policy.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
It is a digital, interactive cultural formation that incorporates İzmir’s culture and art agenda and interacts with artists through joint productions. With İzmir Art, the event calendar, culture and art map, virtual exhibition platform, blog page with articles, reviews, interviews, podcasts, culture-art routes and many more content can be accessed from izmir.art and its mobile application. It serves 45-50 thousand users daily. It publishes all cultural and arts events held in the city in its calendar.
BUDGET (TL)
320.000 establishment cost
PROJECT DURATION
Permanent project
START DATE
2021
END DATE
Ongoing
OBJECTIVE
It is aimed to support the cultural and art environment of İzmir and to create structures that are resistant to crises. Ensuring sustainable and resilient culture and arts management.
It is aimed to support the cultural and art environment of İzmir and to create structures that are resistant to crises. Ensuring sustainable and resilient culture and arts management.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
Fund project covering the in-kind and financial support provided for the city’s cultural and arts producers to implement the projects. The supports to be given on the basis of the project are evaluated according to the criteria such as artistic evaluation, as well as the management and implementation plan of the project content, which is related to at least 2 purposes from the Sustainable Urban Development Network and has been prepared by considering gender equality. In addition to supporting the projects, the Circular Culture Program is put into practice in line with the supports.
BUDGET (TL)
3 million TL
PROJECT DURATION
It will continue to operate every year repeatedly.
START DATE
October 2022
END DATE
December 2023
OBJECTIVE
It is aimed to promote and maintain intangible cultural heritage values.
It is aimed to promote and maintain intangible cultural heritage values.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
With the Colors of İzmir project, mini-documentaries are produced to promote intangible cultural heritage values and people who maintain it. Financial support is provided for the project, which is carried out with many intangible cultural heritage representatives such as basketry, tile, calligraphy, marbling, pottery. In addition, intangible cultural heritage products are purchased to be used for İzmir Metropolitan Municipality services, and support and promotion are provided.
BUDGET (TL)
Approximately 300.000
PROJECT DURATION
It is carried out with annual plans.
START DATE
2020
END DATE
Ongoing
COMPLETED
To date, 20 mini-documentaries have been made and broadcast on IzmirTube youtube channel. Copyright fee was paid to intangible cultural heritage representatives in return of the documentaries made. People who adopt animals from IMM animal shelters are given a nest basket made by local producers.
Coordinating city's cultural strategy in cooperation with culture and arts stakeholders
OBJECTIVE
It is envisaged that cities that have gained experience in the field of cultural management will lead other cities in the implementation of the ‘Culture 21 Actions’.
It is envisaged that cities that have gained experience in the field of cultural management will lead other cities in the implementation of the ‘Culture 21 Actions’.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
One of the three capacity building programs supported by the Agenda 21 for Culture, ‘Pioneer Cities’ aims to develop the cultural potential of the city with participatory processes, and to make visible and increase the best practices in the context of sustainable cultural development, so that İzmir can assume a leading role in the field of culture.
BUDGET (EURO)
38.000
PROJECT DURATION
2 YEARS
OBJECTIVE
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BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
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BUDGET (EURO)
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PROJECT DURATION
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OBJECTIVE
It was established to provide communication and coordination between culture and art producers and institutions in İzmir and İzmir Metropolitan Municipality.
It was established to provide communication and coordination between culture and art producers and institutions in İzmir and İzmir Metropolitan Municipality.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Culture Office provides communication, coordination and cooperation with the culture and arts producers and institutions in the city. It makes project partnerships between both İzmir Metropolitan Municipality and other district municipalities, produces new projects and ensures the establishment of partnerships. It also produces and implements projects on the cultural policy of the city.
BUDGET (TL)
There is no specific budget.
PROJECT DURATION
It is carried out within the body of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Directorate of Culture and Art and is a permanent unit.
START DATE
2019
END DATE
Ongoing
COMPLETED
The Office became a stakeholder in the realization of the UCLG Culture Summit. Organized İzmir Cultural Meetings. Coordinated the Covid 19 pandemic period support plan and practices. Developed projects such as İzmir Art, İzmir Mediterranean Biennial, İzmir Culture and Art Support Fund etc. and continues to execute them. Provided communication and coordination of dozens of projects between national and international culture and art institutions and artist/art collectives in the city.
OBJECTIVE
Distribution of 35 thousand culture and art tickets to young people until the end of 2022.
Distribution of 35 thousand culture and art tickets to young people until the end of 2022.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
In order to increase the participation of young people living in İzmir in cultural and artistic activities, 5 event tickets that they can use throughout the year were distributed to young people between the ages of 12-30. The campaign, in which a total of 35 thousand tickets will be distributed, is planned to be continued in the coming years. In addition, tickets are purchased and distributed from independent theater groups and independent cinemas in İzmir, and this way, support is provided to culture and arts institutions.
BUDGET (TL)
200.000
PROJECT DURATION
1 year. It will continue for years to come.”
START DATE
17/05/21
END DATE
31/12/22
COMPLETED
35 thousand tickets were allocated to the accounts of the young people who applied through İzmir Art. Since the start of the project, approximately 1200 tickets have been distributed.
OBJECTIVE
It is aimed to produce the city’s culture and art policies with inclusive and participatory methods.
It is aimed to produce the city’s culture and art policies with inclusive and participatory methods.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
It has been prepared with meetings and focus meetings held with artists, academics, professional associations, NGOs, culture and art institution managers, especially in the preparation of measures, actions and future plans and strategies to be taken in the field of culture and arts during the pandemic period.
In addition, focus meetings are held for especially big projects related to culture and art, and they are included in the decision-making processes by taking the opinions of experts on culture and art.
BUDGET (TL)
It has no budget.
PROJECT DURATION
Year-round
START DATE
2019
END DATE
Ongoing
COMPLETED
With the series of focus meetings on the project work of the İzmir film platform 4 meetings were held with the academics of the cinema department of universities, the union of advertisers, directors and producers. In order to create a resilient culture and art environment, an İzmir cultural meeting was held with the participation of 140 people (artists, academics, NGOs). Within the scope of the support work for street artists, 2 meetings were held with street artists, NGOs and their groups. Within the scope of the UCLG Culture Summit, 6 online meetings were held to get their opinions, involve them in decision-making processes and inform them. As of the date of the Covid 19 pandemic in Turkey, 2 online meetings were held with NGOs, professional associations related to the creative industries, managers of culture and art institutions and artists regarding the scope of support activities in the field of culture and arts.
Developing policies and projects to improve, restore, preserve and use tangible and intangible cultural, natural and urban heritage sites for public benefit, and to ensure their sustainability
OBJECTIVE
Project; Sustainable development and rural regeneration are aimed through the development of cultural and natural heritage potentials in rural areas in Dikili, Bergama and Kınık districts.
Project; Sustainable development and rural regeneration are aimed through the development of cultural and natural heritage potentials in rural areas in Dikili, Bergama and Kınık districts.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
In the RURITAGE Project, which aims to develop cultural and natural heritage potentials in rural areas in Dikili, Bergama and Kınık Districts, sustainable development and rural regeneration; There are 6 applicator cities and 14 role model cities under the main headings of “”Food in the Rural””, “”Arts and Festivals””, “”Migration””, “”Landscape”” and “”Faith Tourism””. There are 39 different international institutions in total in the project consortium.
With our RURITAGE Project studies, which we aim to establish the necessary protection and usage balance in order to carry the natural and historical heritage to the future in Kozak Plateau and its surroundings; It is aimed to determine the important geomorphological structure and geopark potentials of the region and to identify, support and develop business areas with high added value in agriculture, tourism and industry within the scope of the ‘geopark concept’ to be established in the region.
BUDGET (EURO)
230.000
PROJECT DURATION
51 MONTHS
START DATE
01/06/2018
END DATE
31/08/2022
OBJECTIVE
* Biodiversity
* Livable Environment
* Meeting the recreational needs of citizens and tourists
* Supporting ancient production methods in agriculture
* Branding of local products
* Promoting and protecting of natural flora and fauna
* Biodiversity
* Livable Environment
* Meeting the recreational needs of citizens and tourists
* Supporting ancient production methods in agriculture
* Branding of local products
* Promoting and protecting of natural flora and fauna
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
Living Parks is a park model in which rural/urban and natural/cultural structures and their potentials are expressed and experienced as a whole.
Living Parks are large-scale green spaces, where it is aimed to protect and promote the rural and natural areas in the peripheral regions of the city, connected to the city center by IzMiras routes.
Living Parks combines three land uses that are generally considered separately: ecosystem conservation, agricultural production, and recreational use.
PROJECT DURATION
By 2024, it is aimed to establish 35 Living Parks throughout İzmir.
OBJECTIVE
Introducing children to the rich historical and cultural values of the Mediterranean geography of which they are a part of.
Introducing children to the rich historical and cultural values of the Mediterranean geography of which they are a part of.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
It is a cultural heritage education program developed for children to get to know the geography they live in with its history, culture and nature, and to carry their values to future generations.
Education set; story books, teacher and student activity books, visual and audio videos.
The program, which can be applied to kindergarten, primary and secondary school age group children, is completed with ancient city tours after the workshop program in the classroom.
BUDGET (TL)
110.000
PROJECT DURATION
6 MONTHS
OBJECTIVE
Showing the respect it deserves to the heritage of past civilizations, encouraging the preservation of historical buildings, bringing the right conservation examples to the agenda of the city, conducive to the living and protection of the city with its accumulated culture.
Showing the respect it deserves to the heritage of past civilizations, encouraging the preservation of historical buildings, bringing the right conservation examples to the agenda of the city, conducive to the living and protection of the city with its accumulated culture.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
The total number of awards given in the competition, which has been held since 2003, has reached 303. The members of the Selection Committee evaluate the applications under the categories of Life in a Historic Building, Keeping Traditional Crafts Alive in a Historic Place, Simple Repair, Major Repair, Labor, Contribution to the Protection of Historical Environment and Cultural Heritage, School Projects on Historical and Cultural Heritage.
PROJECT DURATION
Held every year on the determined calendar.
START DATE
2003
END DATE
Ongoing
OBJECTIVE
To bring our historical riches to light, to preserve the past of the city, to continue the works that will enable tourism activities that will contribute to the development of İzmir.
To bring our historical riches to light, to preserve the past of the city, to continue the works that will enable tourism activities that will contribute to the development of İzmir.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
In the 2300 Ancient Smyrna (İzmir) Agora, one of the largest in the city center worldwide, the Firewall Project, which ensures the safety and visibility of the excavation area, whose total area has been tripled with the expropriations, has been completed.
The civil architectural example known as the Sabbatai Sevi House, which is located within the excavation area and dated to the 17th century, has been re-functionalized as a museum and exhibition house in order to support touristic activities. An arrangement has been proposed to provide visitors with memories, documents and information flow in the building.
The Agora Entrance Structure, which was built to facilitate visitor access, consists of units such as security, ticket office, museum shop, and depository room, and has been detailed considering disabled access.
OBJECTIVE
Preservation of historical buildings and bringing them into urban culture.
Preservation of historical buildings and bringing them into urban culture.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
Historical buildings are restored in line with their potential, location characteristics and demands and brought into the city culture.
BUDGET (TL)
13.781.023,36
PROJECT DURATION
Ongoing
START DATE
2019
END DATE
Ongoing
COMPLETED
• Havra Street Arrangement Project
• 848 Street (İkinci Beyler) Rehabilitation Project
• Azizler Street Entrance Arrangement Project
• Restoration of Ali Pasha Fountain
• Historical Clock Tower Restoration
• Hatuniye and Pazaryeri Square Arrangement Project
OBJECTIVE
Included in the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in 2020, the Historical Port City of Izmir is included in the permanent list.
Included in the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in 2020, the Historical Port City of Izmir is included in the permanent list.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
In line with the UNESCO World Heritage List application, the site management plan will be completed and the application file will be completed in August 2022 and submitted to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey.
BUDGET (TL)
7.400.000,00
PROJECT DURATION
Ongoing
START DATE
2021
END DATE
Ongoing
COMPLETED
o The service building located in Konak District, Pazaryeri Mahallesi 946 Sokak No:1 (1550 lot 15 parcels), which is owned by Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, has been allocated as an office.
o Equipment and expert personnel (1 architect, 1 city planner, 1 historian and 1 sociologist) were provided.
o Focus group meetings: 18 different groups were held and nearly 200 people attended the meetings.
o GZTF Workshop: More than 100 participants consisting of public institutions, universities, local governments, non-governmental organizations, tradesmen and field users took part.
o Site Management Plan: Current situation analyzes have been completed.
o Trainings: In addition to the employees of the Presidency of the Area, two different training programs were organized in order for the representatives of institutions in the field to gain knowledge and develop their expertise within the scope of the management plan and UNESCO candidacy.
o Visits to World Heritage Sites: Athens, Thessaloniki, Bursa and Cumalıkızık, Ephesus Ancient City and Bergama Multilayered Cultural Landscape Area, which are on the UNESCO World Heritage List, were visited.
o Social Media: The awareness of the field and the studies carried out was increased through regular posts on Instagram and Facebook social media channels.
o Promotional Films: Three films prepared for the purpose of promoting the field and its values were viewed close to 700 thousand times in total.
o Field Trips and Tours: Field trips were made to Kadifekale, Basmane, Kemeraltı and its surroundings with the participation of representatives of institutions and chambers and citizens.
OBJECTIVE
To bring our historical riches to light, to preserve the past of the city, to continue the works that will enable tourism activities that will contribute to the development of İzmir.
To bring our historical riches to light, to preserve the past of the city, to continue the works that will enable tourism activities that will contribute to the development of İzmir.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
Izmir Metropolitan Municipality has been carrying out excavation works, recording of the cultural assets in the inventory, conservation and restoration works under the supervision of the ministry within the provincial borders since 2012, within the framework of the protocol signed with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, in Smyrna Agora, Foça-Phokaia, Çeşme – Erythrai, Bayraklı-Old Smyrna, Financial and in-kind support is given to the excavations of Yeşilhova Mound, Seferihisar-Teos, Menderes Klaros, Menemen-Panaztepe, Urla-Klozamenai, Urla-Liman Tepe, Kemalpaşa-Nif Mountain, Torbalı-Metropolis, Selçuk-Ayasuluk and Kemalpaşa-Ulucak Höyük.
The amount of financial support that has started since 2012 has reached a total of 44,189,000 TL as of 2022.
BUDGET (TL)
8.335.000 (2022 budget)
PROJECT DURATION
Continued in the form of annual payments since 2012.
START DATE
2012
END DATE
Ongoing
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Ancient City of Ephesus, Bergama Multi-Layered Cultural Landscape Area, Historical Port City, Birgi, Foça, Çandarlı and Çeşme Castles (Genoese Castles), and Gediz Delta are on the UNESCO World Heritage/Temporary List.
The Ancient City of Ephesus, Bergama Multi-Layered Cultural Landscape Area, Historical Port City, Birgi, Foça, Çandarlı and Çeşme Castles (Genoese Castles), and Gediz Delta are on the UNESCO World Heritage/Temporary List.
Planning sustainable development strategy of the city in harmony with the nature
OBJECTIVE
* Biodiversity
* Livable Environment
* Meeting the recreational needs of citizens and tourists
* Supporting ancient production methods in agriculture
* Branding of local products
* Promoting and protecting of natural flora and fauna
* Biodiversity
* Livable Environment
* Meeting the recreational needs of citizens and tourists
* Supporting ancient production methods in agriculture
* Branding of local products
* Promoting and protecting of natural flora and fauna
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
Living Parks is a park model in which rural/urban and natural/cultural structures and their potentials are expressed and experienced as a whole.
Living Parks are large-scale green spaces, where it is aimed to protect and promote the rural and natural areas in the peripheral regions of the city, connected to the city center by IzMiras routes.
Living Parks combines three land uses that are generally considered separately: ecosystem conservation, agricultural production, and recreational use.
PROJECT DURATION
By 2024, it is aimed to establish 35 Living Parks throughout İzmir.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
It is a recreational urban design arrangement project by the Seferihisar Kocaçay Stream, where biodiversity and ecological life are at the forefront, aiming to bring together social interaction and urban-rural common life.
It is a recreational urban design arrangement project by the Seferihisar Kocaçay Stream, where biodiversity and ecological life are at the forefront, aiming to bring together social interaction and urban-rural common life.
START DATE
2020
END DATE
2022
COMPLETED
Project is completed
OBJECTIVE
A cultural route for sustainable development
A cultural route for sustainable development
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Efeler Road, which is planned to reach the House of Virgin Mary, starting from the Belkahve location of Bornova, through Kemalpaşa, Bayındır, Ödemiş, Kiraz, Beydağ, Tire and Selçuk, connects 29 mountain villages by focusing on İzmir’s cultural heritage braveness(Efelik). Ancient trade routes dating back to the Lydian civilization, valleys, castles, monasteries and plateaus used by the Efes will accompany the natural tracks.
The road routing of 500 km has been completed and the marking works are continuing.
START DATE
February 28, 2020
END DATE
Estimated completion date is September 28, 2022
