Opening its doors in July in Yeldeğirmeni, the ecosySTEM Education Center stands out with its unique approach aimed at raising environmentally conscious individuals. The center will be introduced for the first time at the Kadıköy Environmental Festival, taking place from May 31 to June 1, 2025.
Located at booth D5 in Göztepe Özgürlük Park, ecosySTEM will welcome visitors with hands-on workshops that both entertain and educate children. This booth is not just a promotional space—it’s an interactive learning area designed to increase children’s environmental awareness.
Where STEM, Nature, and Fun Intersect
Led by IDEA Universal and supported by the European Union’s Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Program, the ecosySTEM Project offers children aged 8 to 15 a vision of a nature-friendly future. At the center, kids will learn the importance of recycling through experience and discover vertical farming systems and aquaponic technologies. By combining renewable energy sources with sustainable living practices, the center provides tangible solutions to inspire young minds.
Journey to the Future with Virtual Reality and Robotics Experiences
At the festival booth, children will step into the fascinating world of STEM through virtual reality (VR) headsets. Thanks to interactive robotics games, they will gain basic coding and engineering skills while enjoying the fun of learning. Plus, pre-registration for interested young learners will be open throughout the festival.
“Meeting Tomorrow’s Eco-Leaders”
The motto of ecosySTEM Education Center is more than just a slogan—it reflects a strong vision to instill environmental responsibility in children from an early age. The center’s education programs will be hands-on, inclusive, and inspiring, led by expert instructors.
About IDEA Universal and ecosySTEM Education Center
IDEA Universal, the architect behind ecosySTEM Education Center, is recognized in Turkey and worldwide for its sustainable development models. The association’s previous Smart Village Projects have impacted millions by addressing clean water, agricultural support, and renewable energy. In Turkey, IDEA Universal focuses on rural development, disaster relief, and technology-based learning projects for children of seasonal agricultural workers. Through ecosySTEM, IDEA Universal aims to inspire urban children and foster environmental awareness.
More Information and Registration:
📱 Instagram: @ecosystemhub
🌐 Website: ecosystemhub.org/tr
📧 Email: info@ideauniversal.org
📞 Phone: +90 216 606 10 64
About the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme
The Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), The Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI), and the Instrument for Pre-accession (IPA) under the European Neighborhood and Enlargement Policy framework. The program’s first call covers cooperation across seven countries, including three EU member states (Bulgaria, Greece, Romania) and four non-EU countries (Georgia, Moldova, Turkey, Ukraine).
- Project Start and End Dates: 02.07.2024 – 01.07.2026
- Total Project Budget: €1,627,759.24
- EU Contribution: €1,464,983.28
About IDEA Universal
IDEA Universal’s Smart Village projects create sustainable development in challenging regions lacking water and food resources. Over the past decade, IDEA Universal has implemented more than 3,500 projects in 350 villages across 10 countries, mainly in Africa and Asia, impacting over 1 million people. In Turkey, the organization supports rural development, disaster relief, and has established a Smart Learning Lab project for children of seasonal agricultural workers in Bahçe Village, Karataş district of Adana.
