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Learning from
nature & each
other transforms us

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Learning from
nature & each
other transforms us

Empower with Nature is an international transdisciplinary educational platform dedicated to enhancing society's relationship with nature for a sustainable future. We are proud to be recognized as the Green Education Partner of UNESCO.

We leverage our collective expertise to develop transdisciplinary educational programs focused on promoting climate action and social responsibility. By integrating experiential learning with our educational framework, we aim to transform knowledge into wisdom. Our mission is to empower learners to become active citizens, ensuring that responsible learning lays the foundation for future generations.

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Maya Galimidi

FOUNDER

EMPOWER WITH NATURE

All living things have a unique purpose in the universe, but many of us lose our connection to nature, leaving us feeling purposeless and disconnected. I experienced this firsthand a few years ago, which led me to the desert. There, I lived through sandstorms, slept under the stars, learned permaculture, and embraced sustainable living in community. It was in this environment that I discovered something profound: each person who shared this experience was transformed by reconnecting with nature.
We all need nature connection to truly understand life. That’s why Empower with Nature was created — to inspire others to rediscover the beauty, diversity, and unique role each of us plays in the world. By reconnecting with nature, we can heal ourselves and the planet.

Maya Galimidi

Programs
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Sustainability and Green education programs

INSTITUTIONS WE WORKED WITH

UNESCO Green Education

Foundation for Environmental Education

ERASMUS

Games for Change

Inkaş

UNEA

American Consulate Türkiye

Union of Municipalities of Marmara

Management Center Türkiye

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Global Ecovillage Network

US Department of State

TECH Istanbul

Yapı Kredi Bank

Sheffield University

Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature

EU Council

TECH Camp

Yıldız Holding

Applied Science and Art University of Vienna

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Projects

⁠Empower Women and Youth Projects

Empower with nature takes place as traineers or researchers under the projects. 

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Women Empowerment

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Seeds of Wisdom

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Future of Education Tour

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Timbre of the Place

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ERASMUS Projects

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The Journey of Paper

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Ancient Seeds and Seed balls

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Nature as Art

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I am Nobody

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Sensing Living Systems

⁠ ⁠Art Projects

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Lecturers
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Lecturers

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Founder
Empower with Nature

Maya Galimidi

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Biology and Agriculture Teacher
St. Mary Highschool

Juliet Egesa

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Archeologist and Museologist

Mine Küçük

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Co-Founder
Kibbutz Lotan Center for Creative Ecology

Mark Naveh

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Founder
Habiba Community

Maged El-Said

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Interior Designer and Lecturer
Istinye University

Lara Karaso

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Environmental Scientist & Water Quality, Microbiologist
University of Arizona

Natalie Brassill

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Co-founder and co-director
Regenerative School - Rē

Felix Bivens

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Sheikh
The Hidden Village

Salman Sdan

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Principal Engineer - GTI Energy

Alex Cicelsky

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Co-founder and co-director
Regenerative School- Rē

Ashlei Laing

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President of the Board and Project Coordinator
Innovative Education Center

Pelin Ozturk

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Founder and Chef- instructor
Action Kashkarikas

Chef Sibel Pinto

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Financial Consultant

Meltem Doğan

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Co-Founder and Director
Kibbutz Lotan Center for Creative Ecology

Mike Kaplin

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Australian Adaptive Leadership Institute

Diana Renner

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Founder
Trust Room

Jeanette Mueller

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Vice-Chairman
Ken Arava

Kenneth Chepkwony

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Founder
Grow Forward Consulting

Didem Tekay

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Department of Landscape Architecture
Ankara University

Prof. Dr. Nilgül Karadeniz

Partnering with

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