As part of the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) program supported by the European Commission, we have completed the volunteer program for our “You FuTuRe – Protect Your Future with Disaster Awareness” project, implemented by the Sorgun Youth Association (SORGED), and bid farewell to our volunteers as they returned to their home countries.

This journey we shared together was not merely a volunteer activity; it was a story of learning, sharing, solidarity, and creating change together.

While our volunteers gained new knowledge and skills regarding disaster preparedness and social awareness, they shared what they learned with children, youth, and the local community in Sorgun. By reaching hundreds of people in schools, on the streets, during training sessions, and at various events, they worked to build a more aware and resilient community in the face of disasters.

They came from different countries, spoke different languages, and brought their diverse cultures with them… Yet here, they became a team united by a common purpose. Together, we learned, created, laughed, explored, and made unforgettable memories.

Even though our paths now lead to different countries, the friendships formed here, the experiences gained, and the impact left in Sorgun know no borders.

We sincerely thank each and every volunteer for their hard work, sense of responsibility, energy, and the value they brought to Sorgun.

The suitcases were packed, the journeys began…

But You FuTuRe’s story doesn’t end here.

Because sometimes a project comes to an end;

but the friendships, awareness, and change it leaves behind live on.

Goodbye is not the end. It is the beginning of a new journey