By connecting game creators, innovators, and changemakers, we aim to address Türkiye’s challenges and extend our influence globally. We believe in the power of games to drive education, well-being, sustainability, and civic engagement, fostering a more connected and equitable future.
This year, we are pressing start on the official opening of the Games for Change Türkiye Festival. Positioned at the crossroads of Asia and Europe, Türkiye connects diverse voices and perspectives, making it an ideal location for fostering collaboration.
For our first festival, we are leveraging this unique position to bring together gaming studios, organizations, academics, and passionate stakeholders. Together, we will explore how games can tackle the world’s most pressing challenges, aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, including education, health and wellness, sustainability, civic engagement, and more.
We invite you to join us in harnessing the transformative potential of games and immersive media to create a better future for all. Proposals should align with this ethos, focusing on impact and innovation. There is no fee for submission.
Founded in 2024, Games for Change Türkiye is one of the newest chapters of the global non-profit Games for Change, dedicated to harnessing the power of games to inspire positive social change across Türkiye and beyond.
Before becoming the Türkiye chapter of Games for Change, BUG Lab had already been deeply involved in impactful projects like TechCamp İstanbul, a bootcamp where game designers, NGOs, and educators collaborated to create game prototypes addressing critical issues such as media literacy, women’s empowerment, and climate change. This foundation of using games for social good continues to drive our mission forward.
In May 2024, we hosted the Games for Change and XR Technologies Workshop at Akbank Sanat, our first official event. The workshop explored the use of XR and gaming technologies for social impact and innovation, marking the beginning of our journey as the Türkiye chapter.
We believe games can go beyond entertainment—they can drive education, promote sustainability, foster well-being, and engage communities in civic action. Through our initiatives, collaborations, and events, we bring together game creators, organizations, and changemakers to build a community focused on creating innovative solutions for a better future.
Games for Change Türkiye is driven by a passionate team of innovators, game creators, and thought leaders committed to pushing the boundaries of how games and immersive media can create positive social impact. Together, we work to inspire others, foster collaboration, and leverage the power of games for the greater good.
