We are striving to ensure that children have the opportunity to spend safe, valuable and effective time in this new world they are entering, while implementing projects that will enhance children's competence to become producers, not consumers, in the online world.
As we implement projects designed to enhance children's competencies, ensuring they evolve from consumers to producers in the online environment, we are committed to ensuring they navigate this new digital landscape safely, productively, and with a keen awareness of its implications.
Whiz Kids
The primary objective of the Turkcell Whiz Kids Project is to foster the digital competencies of children and young individuals, thereby equipping them with the necessary skills to thrive in a future that is increasingly defined by technological advancements.
This project aims to support gifted children and young people in developing their talents in the field of technology, in collaboration with the Ministry of National Education.
What are we doing in the project?
We are establishing fully equipped Whiz Kids Technology Laboratories in Science and Art Centers (BİLSEM) affiliated to the Ministry of National Education. We provide the classrooms with all kinds of technological equipment such as laptops, tablets, 3D printers, Raspberry Pi kits, artificial intelligence and sensor kits and Arduino project sets.
We provide trainings on algorithms and basic coding at certain events.
Whiz Kids in Figures:
*87 Power of Intelligence Laboratories in 55 cities in 7 regions of Türkiye
*Robotic and Coding Kits provided to more than 30,000 students
*More than 400 awards and championships in national and international competitions from *students studying at Turkcell's Whiz Kids Laboratories
Whiz Kids Social Impact Analysis (SROI) Results
In order to understand the changes experienced by students and teachers who benefited from Whiz Kids classrooms and to increase the impact of the project, a social impact analysis was conducted using the SROI (Social Return on Investment) methodology, which is widely used around the world.
The self-confidence and academic performance of 84% of the students who received training in the Whiz Kids classrooms increased, as did the curiosity level of 83% and the level of awareness and interest in technology of 82%.
The project contributed positively to the professional development of 88% of the teachers.
At Turkcell, we create value by putting technology at the service of life and supporting projects that generate social benefit. Since the day we were founded, we have been implementing social inclusion projects that aim to ensure that everyone has equal opportunities to access information by placing the equalizing power of technology at the center of all our social responsibility projects.
For Turkcell, sustainability is the focal point of our core business strategy.
In our operations, we develop new products and projects to protect the ecological environment. We consider the environment throughout our value chain, use clean technologies, and develop circular economy awareness.
