Meet the team

“At JuBo, we always embrace deeper connections and aim to break down prejudices through our exchange. In our unique position within German-Turkish relations, we contribute to strengthening relationships, getting to know each other, and learning something new from every interaction. Here, we feel like a family in our safe space, while carrying out impactful projects and empowering each other. In an era where polarisation is rising and the voices of young people matter more than ever, we make our voices heard to drive change together. As someone with strong ties to both Türkiye and Germany, I’m truly happy to be part of this wonderful organization. Together, let’s build on JuBo’s successes, create impactful projects, and share our voices with even more people!”

“With its peer-to-peer approach?and?the focus on Turkish-German relations, one thing is for sure: JuBo is special.?Now as a board member I want to make sure that JuBo keeps on doing what it does best: Providing opportunities for both German and Turkish youth to connect, get to know each other and work on common projects.”

“Understanding and learning from one another have always been central to JuBo’s mission and my personal priorities. I believe that a community rooted in these principles is both restorative and transformative. In this association, we showcase this belief in a bilateral level and aiming to spread this message further. I am happy to be a part of this.” 

“At age 16, I spent a year in Istanbul as part of an exchange program. Living with my Turkish host family and attending a local high school profoundly shaped my teenage years. Through Jugendbotschafter e. V., I aim to provide other young people with the same enriching opportunity that I was fortunate to experience.” 

“Since 2021, I have actively participated in various events within the association, taking on different roles and responsibilities. In addition to contributing to the broader activities of the organization, I played a key role in establishing and leading the Local Chapter of Ankara, serving as its first leader for a year following its formation. During this time, I successfully organized multiple events and meetups, fostering engagement and collaboration within the community. Beyond my involvement with JuBo, I am a full-time researcher at Ankara University, where my work focuses on agricultural policy and land use law. In parallel, I am pursuing graduate studies in the same field, further deepening my expertise and academic contributions to these critical areas.” 

Organizing community events in Berlin and surrounding areas.

“Our paths with Jugendbotschafter crossed when I decided to move to Germany for studying the post-migrant Turkish-German art scene. Being a part of this association provided me with a space to meet with like-minded people, who are willing to put themselves out there, learn from others, and create change through youth work. Diversity in unity defines how we work, and what we work for. In this space, I realized the ways I could explore my interests through collaboration and active dialogue, while working for a diverse, just, and inclusive future for youth from Türkiye and Germany.”

Dealing with day to day IT stuff, so everything works as good as possible.