On the occasion of February 9 World No Tobacco Day, as the TÜRGEV family, we raise awareness for a strong future free from addictions through our holistic approach that places not only the educational processes of young people but also their healthy physical and psychological development at the center.
06 February 2026
As the Türkiye Youth and Education Service Foundation (TÜRGEV), we adopt a comprehensive approach that addresses young people’s academic development together with their physical and mental well-being. February 9 World No Tobacco Day is an important awareness day to once again remind ourselves of the destructive effects of cigarettes and tobacco products on individuals and society, and to strengthen the consciousness of healthy living.
Smoking not only leads to many serious health problems, from respiratory and cardiovascular diseases to the weakening of the immune system, but also negatively affects young people’s concentration skills, academic performance, psychological resilience, and social relationships. Tobacco use that begins at an early age threatens not only the present but also the dreams and potential of young people for the future.
We believe that young people growing up with a healthy body and a strong inner world is the fundamental condition for them to become self-confident, productive individuals who add value to society. Therefore, as TÜRGEV, in our education, dormitory, culture, arts, and social support activities, we prioritize promoting a lifestyle free from addictions, strengthening psychological well-being, and instilling healthy life habits.
On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, we invite the entire society, especially young people, to raise awareness against the multifaceted harms caused by smoking and to choose a healthy life. Because we know that healthy youth are the strongest guarantee of strong families, a strong society, and a strong Türkiye.
