Author: APIDA e.V.

Youth Participation and Intercultural Dialogue Association (YPIDA), is founded on October 2008 in Ankara for supporting the development of youth in order to become active citizens and to participate in social and democratic life in their societies. Today, YPIDA is creating new strategies and goals based on the needs of today's world and establishing new branches in order to have more direct contact with youth in different countries and is about to be officially registered as INGYO with headquarters in Berlin, Germany.

The Journey Begins!

We are excited to announce the official launch of our project “A Journey from Tradition to the Future with Orta Oyunu” — a creative and cultural adventure bringing together traditional Turkish theatre, language learning, and youth participation in Berlin. Brought to life in collaboration with Yunus Emre Institute Berlin, this project is a joint initiative … Continue reading The Journey Begins! →

🎭 Discover the Rich World of Orta Oyunu!

Step into the fascinating world of Orta Oyunu, a cornerstone of traditional Turkish theatre, where humor, wisdom, and cultural depth come alive on stage. This timeless art form is more than entertainment—it’s a bridge between tradition and modernity. Through the “Orta Oyunu: A Journey from Tradition to the Future” program, we aim to offer participants … Continue reading 🎭 Discover the Rich World of Orta Oyunu! →

Empowering Change: The Journey of the Decolonizing Minds Project

In the heart of Berlin, from February 8 to 19, 2024, an extraordinary initiative unfolded that sought to challenge the echoes of colonialism still reverberating in our modern world. The "Decolonizing Minds Project," a visionary Erasmus+ Mobility of Youth Workers program, was meticulously brought to life by APIDA e.V., with funding from the European Union … Continue reading Empowering Change: The Journey of the Decolonizing Minds Project →