Should sustainable and inclusive development be understood only through economic growth, or should it also be approached together with social justice and environmental responsibility? This webinar offers a valuable meeting point for anyone who wants to explore the role of civil society in this transformation, through both an academic perspective and real-world field experience.

The Marmara University Centre for Civil Society Organisations Research and Application (STKAM) stands out as one of Türkiye's leading reference centres through its work on volunteering, social inclusion, and sustainability. In this context, Prof. Dr Esra Yüksel Acı will provide a comprehensive discussion of the strong and weak sustainability approaches, while examining the transformative role of civil society in bridging macro-level policies and micro-level practices.

The session will address the capacity of volunteer organisations to generate environmental and social impact, their potential to strengthen social inclusion, the critical role of volunteering in developing 21st-century skills, and STKAM’s work in the field of volunteering through a holistic perspective.

If you want to gain a deeper understanding of the real power of volunteering and civil society for a sustainable future, do not miss this event. Apply now and reserve your place. The webinar will be held as part of the International Year of Volunteers activities, organised by the National Volunteering Committee (UGK) and STKAM via the ILA Talks mobile application. The event is free, and participants will receive Turkish-English participation certificates at the end of the session.

Event Date: December 11, 2025
Time: 20:00 (TRT)
Registration Link: https://ilatalks.com/webinar/65