Day 4

Today involved more work and less play but we still had time for a lovely trip to the beach. We produced a presentation and document on our findings from the treasure hunt game and it was really interesting to hear what information the other groups had gathered about famous social entrepreneurs. I looked into Blake Mycoskie, the founder of TOMS, I found out a lot more information than I thought I would.

We played a simulation game where some of us had to act as social entrepreneurs, some as employees and some as volunteers from the organisation we had created previously in the week. The social entrepreneurs had to get as many volunteers and employees as possible. The game was really interesting and I learnt a lot about the roles of social entrepreneurs and how it works, so it was very beneficial for me.

The Project

It's the moment we had all be dreading, the last day. We spent the morning in Safranbolu visiting the Historical Museum of Safronbolu and Clock Tower. 

After we went shopping to get last minute gifts for family & friends. The local people were really welcoming and friendly whilst we were going around, felt as though the locals wanted Josh and myself to leave with a good impression of the town.  Josh spent most of his time trying to bargain with the locals to land a good deal which he managed to do on one occasion but would usually leave paying the full price, LOL. He was so happy he blew bubbles with our room mate Edener LOL

We then headed to the to the Safranbolu Canyon where we relaxed, enjoyed the amazing view and ate lunch before going back to Zonguldak. 

When we got back to the Hotel in Zonguldak we went through final announcement before receiving our Youth Passes. 

After we all shared our views on how we thought the week and project had gone, I mentioned that it was an amazing experience that taught me a lot about Social Entrepreneurship and that connected with great people. As the night progressed we waited around to say goodbye to some of the groups leaving that night after some participants shared the things we learned in the week on Video. 

Samuel 

The Night Away

The night away

Today we left Kolzu to go to Safranbolu for a night away to see the different cultures around Turkey and the cities.

On the way we stopped at Amarsa which is a old roman city, it was beautiful and on the Black Sea. We walked around and to the top of mountain to looked at the wonderful view over Rabbit Island.

We had free time in Amarsa to go on their sandy beach and buy gifts for people back at home. We then headed again for Safranbolu.

The hotel for the night was beautiful and peaceful. On arrival we found our picture in the local paper which was surprising but wonderful to see the course being recognised. After dinner we headed down to a cafe where Georgina and myself with some of the group to try a water pipe which was a good experience.

The walk around the city at night had a stunning view with the lights brightening up the beautiful city around.

A Visit To The Regional Development Agency

Today we visited the Bati Karadeniz and learned about what they to develop and improve the state of Zongulak, Bartin and Karabuk. After the presentation we spoke with one with one of the project leaders who allowed us to ask questions about the organisation.

We learned that Bati Karadeniz represented the government in the distribution of funds to Small, medium sized enterprises (SME) to improve the development of the region with the support of the Ministry of Development who oversaw the work they done.

 

After the visit we briefly stopped in the in the city centre of Zonguldak before heading back to the hotel where we researched into five Social Entrepeneurs and the work they done in groups and presented to one another, carrying on from what we looked at yesterday. This was followed by the NGO Fair, which allowed us to looked into work each of us done and 10 countries represented. The day was intense and had me tired by the end of it. 

Waterfall trio

The UK trio together loving this amazing waterfall in the forests of Turkey

Sent from my iPad

Waterfall trip

Today we looked at different Organisations that work in the social enterprise sector like Toms and Charity:Water.

Tagi also showed the group and official presentation on social entrepreneurship which was very stimulating.

We then left the hotel and met the President of Kolzu at his office which was an amazing experience where he was very happy to meet such ally of inter cultural young people and said that we were all friends of Kozlu now.

From the President we left and headed for a dangerous but breathtaking 6k hike to a stunning water where we went swimming and had photos taken.