Partner: We have been organizing workcamps with Tuzlukcu Municipality for a long time. The inhabitants are very motivated to host such an international event in their very small town. This camp is a good opportunity for you to taste the rural and village life of Central Anatolia. For more information about the town and the municipality please visit http://www.tuzlukcu.bel.tr/.
Work: Tuzlukcu Municipality is going to apply to receive “Citta Slow” label; therefore it is important for them to make necessary preparations in terms of transportation, sustainable living and local development. This year, the municipality will be focusing on environment and promotion of cycling for transportation. During the camp, the volunteers will be working in practical environmental work such as landscaping, planting trees, etc. In addition to the environmental work, the volunteers will take part in constructing the bike roads.
Accommodation and food: Guest house / cafeteria.
Location and leisure: Tuzlukcu is one of the disctricts of Konya, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities, ranks as one of the great cultural centers of Turkey, Cultural and philosophical growth, the mystic Mevlana, known as the Whirling Dervishes has lived and spread his thoughts in/from Konya. Mausoleum of Mevlana is one of the most famous places in Konya. Tuzlukcu, 2 hours away from Konya, is a typical Central Anatolian village with its traditions, people and village life. It is welcoming the visitors with its wedding ceremonies, hospitable inhabitants and traditional way of living.
Language: English
Terminal: Nearest terminals; Istanbul or Ankara