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CAMPAIGN TIME FOR IZMIR

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Izmir's Call For Collective Wisdom

Purpose of "Time for Izmir"

Time for Izmir campaign aims at forming a circle of collective wisdom, for a life where natural events do not turn into devastating disasters.

If our right to live is not secured, if people do not trust their buildings and their urban areas, we know that it is not possible to increase the welfare and the quality of life in a city. 

We are inviting all the entrepreneurs and innovators, to unite with Izmir; to create a new life in peace with nature, in harmony and liberty and to inspire Turkey and the rest of the world.


Who can participate?

Anyone who has an innovative idea or project related to life can join Time for Izmir. Our call for collective wisdom is open to participation by anyone around the world.  

How can I participate in Time for Izmir?

You can follow four different steps to join the Time for Izmir collective wisdom call.

1. Make a short video introducing your Time for Izmir idea.

You can share your idea with a minute-long video on Instagram using the #timeforizmir hashtag or you can send the video to us by e-mail (izmirzamani@izmirvakfi.org). If you meet the criteria below, our evaluation team will contact you for further development of your idea.

2. Send your Time for Izmir idea to us by filling in a form

You can share your idea with us by filling in the application form on the Izmir Foundation website. Upon evaluation, our team will contact you to develop your idea into a viable project.  

3. Become a Time for Izmir volunteer

You can become a volunteer to support a Time for Izmir project by filling in the volunteer formAfter evaluation, your support will be brought together with the most appropriate Time for Izmir project. 

4. Contribute to the Izmir City Fund

You can contribute to the Izmir City Fund to support innovative ideas for a life where natural events do not lead to devastations. For detailed information about how you can contribute to the Izmir City Fund, please contact us via e-mail: sehirfonu@izmirvakfi.org 

How will your projects and ideas be evaluated? 

Your Time for Izmir ideas will be evaluated by an independent and voluntary committee composed of prominent stakeholders in Izmir. The Board will bring together the selected ideas with the most suitable institutions and support the implementation process. 

The resources required for the implementation of the idea will be developed by the institution(s) that accept the sponsorship  of the project, together with the owner of the idea. The Izmir Foundation Secretariat will play a facilitating role throughout this process.

The calendar of the evaluation process will be shared with the participants during the process.

Evaluation Criteria:

The culture of Izmir

The idea should be compatible with the historical background and culture of Izmir.

Solution to a real problem

The idea should include details that will solve a tangible problem of Izmir.

Innovation

The proposed idea should take an original and creative approach.

Social impact

The idea should create a quantifiable change directly or indirectly in the social and/or economic life of the city with its main target audience.

Sustainability

The proposed idea should not have a negative impact on other living beings and nature as a whole. It must be compatible with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It should contain the necessary strategies to ensure that the idea itself and its impact are sustainable.

Applicability

The idea must have a feasible and internally coherent logical framework.

Application Forms:

I have an idea for Izmir

I want to be a volunteer for Izmir