Zift Organization
Zift Organization was established in Eskişehir in 2009 with the initiative of two lawyer friends. Later, it expanded its activities by moving its headquarters to Ankara. Since its establishment, the organization has been implementing various national and international projects in the fields of education, youth and sports for about 15 years and has been carrying out many activities, especially European Union supported projects such as Erasmus + Program, Central Projects and European Solidarity Corps.
Zift Organization offers a wide range of services by specializing in project writing, implementation processes, evaluation and reporting, accounting procedures, identification of partners, communication and coordination with partners. Zift Organization, which includes 65 organizations from 22 countries such as Iceland, Ireland, Denmark, Luxembourg, Netherlands, France, Spain and Portugal, has carried out 330 projects so far.
Zift Organization has created a wide stakeholder network by carrying out joint studies with various institutions and organizations. Kahramankazan Municipality, Sincan Municipality, Turkish Aeronautical Association (THK) Başkent Aviation Association, Foundation for Children with Leukemia (LÖSEV), KONUT-SEN (Housing Officers and Calorifers Union), Kastamonu Municipality Sports Club, Taşköprü Atatürk Secondary School, Hitit Motorcycle Club and Taşköprü Pompeipolis Motorcycle Users Solidarity Association are among the important institutions it cooperates with. Through this ever-growing network, the organization aims to reach wider audiences and contribute more to society in project development and implementation processes.
Core Values of the Organization
Zift Organization carries out all its activities within the framework of certain ethical and professional values. The basic values adopted by our organization are as follows:
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Continuous Improvement: Aiming to achieve better results in every project by acting with the understanding of continuous improvement.
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Trust and Commitment: Adopting an approach based on reliability and loyalty in collaborations and all activities.
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Sustainability: To produce projects that will create long-term impact and make social benefit permanent.
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Accountability: To act with a transparent and auditable management approach in all projects.
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Cooperation and Solidarity: Creating synergy by establishing strong collaborations with national and international partners.
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National Development: To contribute to the social, economic and cultural development of our country.
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Global Development: Supporting international development by contributing to education, youth and sports projects around the world.
Our Vision:
As Zift Organization, our vision is to encourage active participation in the lifelong learning process and to contribute to raising healthy, conscious and dynamic individuals by integrating sports into the lifestyle of young people. Our goal is to create a positive transformation in society by developing projects that support the physical, mental and social development of individuals.
Our Mission:
Our mission is to serve humanity and society by adhering to the principles of honesty, equality and loyalty in all our training and projects. In particular, our mission is to make young people love sports, to encourage active living and to pioneer the growth of healthy generations by developing projects that support mental and physical health.
Our Fields of Activity and Services Provided to Other Organizations:
Zift Organization provides a wide range of services to different organizations in project development and management processes. These services are as follows:
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Erasmus+ KA1 Projects: Writing and implementing projects that promote learning mobility of individuals
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Erasmus+ KA2 Cooperation Partnerships: Developing joint projects for capacity building, sharing innovative practices and good practices in the fields of education, youth and sport.
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KA220-YOU Cooperation Partnerships in the Youth Field KA220-YOU projects, which aim to build capacity, share innovative practices and good practices in the field of youth, aim to produce sustainable solutions in the field of youth work by bringing together organizations from different countries.
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KA210-YOU Small-Scale Partnerships in the Youth Field KA210-YOU projects aim to facilitate the participation of less experienced organizations in the Erasmus+ program and bring innovative ideas to life through small-scale projects.
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Erasmus+ KA3 Policy Reforms: Developing projects that contribute to policy reforms in the field of education and youth.
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European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Projects: Preparing volunteering projects for young people to contribute to society.
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Capacity Building in Sport: Creating international projects for sports organizations and clubs.
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Capacity Building in Youth: Designing international projects for youth work.
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Alliances for Innovation: Creating projects to strengthen collaborations in education, entrepreneurship, industry and academia.
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Erasmus+ Teacher Academies: Creating projects to contribute to the professional development of teachers and improve the quality of education.
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Central Projects: Preparation and implementation of large-scale projects directly funded by the European Commission.
Authorities within the Organization:
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Barış Baytok
Barış Baytok graduated from Çanakkale 18 Mart University, Department of English Language Teaching. During his university years, he developed his competencies in leadership and organization as well as his academic achievements. Between 2004 and 2016, he continued his career in education, working as an English teacher. During this period, he also successfully completed the Faculty of Law and increased his knowledge in the field of law. In 2016, he ended his teaching career and started working as a lawyer at Baytok Law Office. He continues his career with his deep knowledge and experience in Criminal Law.
Barış Baytok's leadership and organizational skills gained in the scouting communities during his university years have played an important role in his professional life. In 2009, he established Zift Organization and demonstrated these skills in a concrete way, assuming the leadership role in the management of the organization and in various projects. Zift Organization has been involved in education and youth projects for more than 15 years. Barış Baytok collaborates with participants from different cultures. In this way, he ensures that the projects are carried out effectively and takes on the management role as the president of Zift Organization.
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Ertan Derin
After graduating from Çanakkale 18 Mart University Computer Education Department, Ertan Derin transitioned from teaching to a career as a lawyer with Barış Baytok. He strengthened his academic background with the education he received at both the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Law. Since his university years, he has been involved in scouting activities with Barış Baytok and has carried these experiences into his professional life.
Ertan Derin is an expert with significant experience in planning and implementing international projects such as Erasmus+, ESC, KA1, KA2 and KA3 projects. In these projects, he has worked effectively with participants from different cultures, ensuring that the project objectives are achieved. Derin also has a keen interest in sporting activities and has worked as a scuba diving and weightlifting referee.
Continuously increasing his knowledge in the field of education, Ertan Derin participates in the Intel Trainer Program and the In-Professional Training Seminars organized by the Union of Turkish Bar Associations, strengthening his education and professional development process and contributing greatly to the development of Zift Organization as Vice President of Zift Organization.
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Nuri Bilirgen
After graduating from Istanbul Vefa High School, Nuri Bilirgen studied Mechanical Engineering at Osnabrück University in Germany and then graduated from Istanbul University, Faculty of Education, Department of German Language Teaching. He continued his academic career with a master's degree in German Language and Literature at Istanbul University, building on his solid foundation in engineering. This versatile educational background has given him an interdisciplinary perspective and enabled him to effectively participate in projects in different fields.
Since 2011, Nuri Bilirgen has been working as the General Coordinator of Zift Organization and has carried out many important projects together with Barış Baytok and Ertan Derin. Thanks to his extensive experience in 330 projects he coordinated, he has developed various activities for Turkish youth and contributed to the growth of the organization's activities. He has played an important role in the successful management and implementation of Zift Organization's projects.
Fluent in German, English and Romanian, Nuri Bilirgen is actively involved in Erasmus+ youth, education, professional development and sports projects. At the same time, Nuri Bilirgen is responsible for the coordination of the Zift Organization communities in 7 different Turkish universities and the management of approximately 330 Zift active members. Nuri Bilirgen has assumed a great responsibility in the field of leadership by ensuring the efficient functioning of the organization.
Membership System
Zift Organization supports the participation of young people in national and international projects by coordinating student societies operating in 7 different universities across Turkey. The organization has approximately 330 active members. The organization contributes to social development by producing projects in the fields of education, youth, sports and social responsibility.
The membership system is shaped according to the interests and competencies of individuals, and candidate members are determined according to a certain criteria and adapted to the working system of the organization. Members have the opportunity to participate in Erasmus+ projects, volunteering activities and international collaborations, and have access to training and workshops that will contribute to their personal and professional development.
Coordination within the organization is provided by the leaders of the university communities and the central team, and members can actively participate in the projects determined. With its dynamic and inclusive structure, Zift Organization offers its members the opportunity to create a strong network at national and international level.
Zift Organization contributes to the personal and professional development of the participants by working with expert trainers in its projects. The instructor staff consists of experienced professionals in various fields such as education, youth, sports and social entrepreneurship and takes an active role in national and international projects. Members can take part in the organization as trainers depending on their acquisitions over time.
Zift Organization continues to produce sustainable projects in the fields of education, youth and sports with its strong team and wide cooperation network. Our organization, which aims to provide social benefit with innovative approaches and international experience, is expanding its sphere of influence by reaching more and more individuals every day. We aim to realize more projects with strong partnerships in the future.