Organized under the coordination of the Yeşilay (Turkish Red Crescent Society equivalent for addiction awareness) Isparta Branch, with the active participation of Yenişarbademli Vocational School students and the support of the Yenişarbademli District Governorate and Municipality, the “Başlıyoruz Gari” (Let’s Start, Indeed!) event was held with high attendance on May 7, 2026, at the Yenişarbademli Municipality Life, Culture, and Youth Center. The event was launched with the aim of increasing awareness regarding the fight against addiction, strengthening consciousness for a healthy lifestyle, and connecting the youth with Isparta’s cultural values.
Within the scope of the program, students had the opportunity to visit booths set up by various institutions—including Yeşilay, YEDAM (Green Crescent Counseling Center), Narcotic-Cybercrime Units, İŞKUR, the Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports, the Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism, and the Provincial Directorate of Family and Social Services—to learn about efforts to combat addiction and gain first-hand knowledge about services that promote a healthy lifestyle.
Throughout the program, hosted at the venue provided by the Yenişarbademli Municipality, students showed great interest in activities such as the “How Ispartalı Are You?” trivia contest, cultural promotion activities, traditional games, prize-winning events, and stalls featuring local products. Participants not only explored the cultural heritage of Isparta but also played an active role in social awareness and volunteer projects.
During the program, where Yenişarbademli Vocational School students contributed actively to both the organizational process and the event activities, emphasis was placed on the importance of university-institution collaboration, youth studies, and community awareness initiatives.
