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Mediterranean Natural Life Association
Mediterranean Natural Life Association is a civil society organization founded in Mersin in 2013. Agriculture and rural development are established areas of our experience; our work also spans youth, entrepreneurship, digital skills, environment and climate, women’s participation and human rights. We work with local and international partners on training, exchanges of experience and projects. We value access to knowledge, new skills and opportunities to collaborate for people of different ages and backgrounds.
Download our PIF and association presentationOur vision
We work towards a future where people can learn throughout their lives and participate in social and economic life with equal opportunities, while caring for local resources and the environment.

Our mission
Through education, projects and partnerships, we support people in developing skills, taking part in working life and contributing to their communities. We value the participation of young people, women and groups with fewer opportunities, and the exchange of knowledge and experience locally and internationally.

Our areas of work
Explore our projects- Agriculture and rural development
- Farmer training, developing the value of local products and strengthening rural communities.
- Youth and learning
- Training, exchanges of experience and international learning opportunities that help young people develop their skills.
- Technology and digital skills
- Information and communication technologies, digital literacy and tools that support learning.
- Entrepreneurship and employability
- Entrepreneurship education, career guidance and the development of vocational skills.
- Participation, equality and rights
- The participation of women and groups with fewer opportunities in community life, human rights and civil society.
- Environment and climate
- Environmental education, care for natural resources and awareness of climate change.
Organization documents
Board of Directors
Avni Taşyürek
Chairman
İbrahim Saydere
Vice President
Hasan Burak Taşyürek
Board Member Responsible for Projects
Muhammet Koçaş
Board Member
İsmail Karaman
Board Member