ÖZLEM UZMAN: "EGET IS A MODEL EXEMPLARY ONE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND NATURE"

Gündem Newspaper / September 17, 2025

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The EGET Foundation, based in Muğla, held a press conference on its 10th anniversary, led by its Chairperson Özlem Uzman, to share the foundation's 10-year journey and its contributions to society.

Chairperson Uzman summarized the foundation's mission as follows:

“All our activities have focused on ensuring that our young people do not drop out of education and on life models in harmony with nature. Our aim is not only to provide scholarships; but also to inspire society through sustainable agriculture, ecotourism, and social entrepreneurship.”

Outstanding Achievements in 10 Years:

Equal Opportunity Scholarship System (BUSED): A first-of-its-kind software in Turkey that ensures objective and fair evaluation of student scholarship applications. To date, 245 students have received scholarships.

Social Entrepreneurship: A scholarship fund was created using income from lavender fields, providing a sustainable income source for young people.

Organic Farming and Distillation Units: Organic lavender is grown in Muğla and transformed into high value-added cosmetic products.

Gold Medal-Winning Olive Oils: EGET Memecik olive oil has won gold and silver medals in international competitions.

Digital Sales Channels: EGET products are sold on eget.com.tr and other digital marketplaces.

Good Market Community: EGET has been accepted into an international platform for its environmentally friendly production and sustainable initiatives.

Replanting Heirloom Seeds: Organic farming practices using heirloom seeds have been implemented in fields in Muğla.

HEEFTA Project: This EU-supported environmental education project was selected from among 631 applications.

Lavender Harvest Festival: Nature experience sharing and ecological education sessions were organized for children and young people.

National and International Contributions: Became the NGO that collected the most donations in charity runs in Eskişehir.

New Brand Development: The Efilyun Lemongrass hotel product series is in its final stages.

President Özlem Uzman emphasized EGET's strong institutional structure, stating that the foundation offers a model for Turkey and the world with its projects dedicated to both education and nature.

“EGET is not just a scholarship-giving foundation; it is a unique model that brings together environmentally friendly agriculture, ecotourism, cultural and social initiatives. In the coming years, we will continue our efforts to reach more young people and create sustainable living spaces.”