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vision: empowering youth to make a positive impact in their local communities and became a global network of change-makers. mission: we empower young people to engage in social impact initiatives and volunteer programs that support displaced and disadvantaged communities. we believe volunteerism is an agent for social cohesion among young people of all backgrounds and orientations. istanbul&i; is a non political organization. we are strictly against any political statements and activities. istanbul&i; is not an activist organization. we do not organize marches, protests, sit-ins, or any other forms of protest or awareness campaigns that can be deemed political. for example, raising awareness about aleppo should be aimed at a humanitarian purview. diversity: istanbul&i; believes that a diverse community reflects the global environment. diversity to us does not just mean a variety of ethnicity or nationalities, but a variety of characteristics ranging from ideologies, religious persuasio