Within the scope of the Finansla Gelecek initiative, developed through the partnership of Allianz Türkiye, UNDP Türkiye and the Habitat Association, financial literacy training activities were carried out in Diyarbakır for secondary school students, university students and young residents of dormitories affiliated with the Student Loans and Dormitories Institution. During the local field programme, an additional 300 young people were engaged with the support of actress Özge Özacar, who contributes to the project as a volunteer supporter.
The nationwide programme was designed to increase public awareness of financial literacy through layered educational activities across Türkiye. As part of the Diyarbakır visit held on 15–16 June, participants received training focused on essential financial subjects including budget management, saving, investment, risk analysis and insurance awareness. The programme aimed to help young people build practical knowledge that can support stronger financial decision-making in daily life.
Field activities in Diyarbakır brought institutions and young people together
Training sessions were organised at several points across the city, including Diyarbakır Fine Arts High School and the Iyaz Bin Ganem Girls’ Student Hostel, operating under the Diyarbakır Provincial Directorate of the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Representatives and senior executives from the partner institutions attended these sessions on site, observing the learning process directly and meeting participants.
Among the most visible names in the field visit was Özge Özacar, known for her support of the UNDP Türkiye project. Her participation helped draw attention to the programme and reinforced its outreach among young people in the city. Through these activities, the Diyarbakır leg of the project broadened its local impact while strengthening the connection between education and social awareness.
The project has already reached thousands of young people across Türkiye
Built on the global reality that only one in three people is considered financially literate, the project responds especially to the challenges young people face when making basic financial choices in an increasingly digital environment. With the contribution of volunteer trainers selected from all 81 provinces, the initiative continues to reach secondary school students, university students and young adults at the beginning of their professional lives.
So far, 6,698 young people in 68 provinces have received financial literacy education through face-to-face and online programmes. Guided by the broader goal of improving individual well-being while strengthening social and economic resilience, the initiative also seeks to support greater financial inclusion. With an initial outreach target of 10,000 young people, the project encourages participants to develop healthier and more informed financial habits.
A technology-focused hackathon will further support financial awareness
As the next step of the programme, a financial literacy hackathon for secondary school students will be organised at Istanbul Modern on 27–28 June. During this event, participants will work on technology-oriented ideas and solutions intended to help young people navigate financial issues more consciously and securely in a digital world where misinformation and manipulation can easily spread.
In addition to in-person events, the project continues to provide open access to its educational materials. Digital training content remains available free of charge for young people throughout Türkiye via the Allianz YouTube channel and the Habitat Association website, extending the programme’s reach far beyond the classroom.
