Cappadocia Education and Research Association (CERA) was established on the 26th of July in 2019 to support and organize activities for Democratic Governance Aiming Community Development, Gender Equality, Basic Adult Training, Adult Protection and Care, Health, Sports, Environmental Sustainability, Human Rights, Increasing Social and Economical Entrepreneurship, Cultural Heritage, Global Warming and Recycling, Unemployment, Foreign Language Teaching and Learning, Protecting and Promoting the disadvantageous adult groups, especially disabled adults, illiterate adults, migrants, women facing social and economic problems.
Our association organizes multicultural events, social, sportive and cultural activities for disadvantageous adult groups in society. Our aims are to make disabled people’s life easier in our region and all over the world; to support the active involvement of adults in various areas of public life; to promote personal development and democratic citizenship, volunteering and mobility, sports and healthy lifestyles; to support the development of the abilities and potential of adults from different social and ethnic groups and adults with disabilities. The path to this is participation in various national and international projects, implementation of joint activities in partnerships with other organizations or networks; organizing advocacy campaigns; development and implementation of strategies and programs at local, national and international level. The members of the organization are involved in developing, evaluating and managing various programs and projects in the social sector, education and the media.
One of the main priorities of the Cappadocia Education and Research Association (CERA) is developing international partnerships with similar adult organizations, active exchanges of ideas and best practices, creating a rich network of European partners. We stand for the basic human rights and follow the European motto “ENRICH LIVES OPEN MINDS” by promoting European values. We want to be the change for a better future, it’s up to all of us!
CERA works to provide all the adults aged from 30 to 80 years in Nevşehir Province, with a range of enjoyable opportunities, challenging experiences and effective support that will enhance their personal, economic, social and educative development and sense of identity. We also work and have great experience in adult education and care. We have a close relation with local organizations and work in community empowerment and development fields about adult education and care. We empower our program facilitators to teach compassionately and meet adults at their confidence and capability level. These acquired skills provide professional development, but also a newfound sense of purpose.