Our vision as Dalaman Active Life and Nature Sports Association (Darkder) is to be a pioneering, reliable, and sustainable non-governmental organization in the fields of nature sports, martial arts, and active lifestyle activities. Our main goal is to promote healthy lifestyle habits by supporting the physical, mental, and social development of individuals, to create awareness of living in harmony with nature, and to make the active lifestyle culture permanent in society. We aim to reach wide audiences by developing exemplary projects at the local and national levels.
Dalaman Active Life and Nature Sports Association
DARKDER
Dalaman Active Life and Nature Sports Association – Darkder
Darkder is a non-profit organization founded in 2026. It was established to support the physical, mental, and social development of its members through outdoor activities, primarily trekking, hiking, and camping, as well as water sports, and to promote an active lifestyle and raise environmental awareness.
One of our most important goals is to touch people's lives through trainings, teachings, events, and gatherings related to active living within our association.
Our association strictly adheres to all legal regulations. Where deemed necessary, we agree to cooperate with clubs, federations, bureaucratic bodies, and other associations for the public good.
Our Board of Directors
Dalaman Active Life and Nature Sports Association
As the Dalaman Active Life and Nature Sports Association, we strive to bring the culture of nature, sports, and active living to all segments of society. We aim for a collaborative, environmentally respectful, and healthy society. Improving the quality of people's social lives and contributing to their educational development are among our most valuable goals.
Emrah İLHAN
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Darkder
Darkder's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals by organizing training and activities in the fields of nature sports, outdoor events, and martial arts. Our priority is to support the development of participants as conscious, disciplined, and nature-respecting individuals while strengthening social awareness. We conduct all our activities in accordance with legal regulations, collaborate with clubs, federations, and relevant institutions to produce sustainable projects for the public good, and aim to reach all segments of society.
Our association's purpose, areas of activity, membership conditions, management structure, and all operating principles are clearly and comprehensively stated in our bylaws, prepared in accordance with current legislation. Created in line with the principles of transparency, accountability, and sustainability, these bylaws guide all our activities and safeguard the rights and responsibilities of our members. As Darkder, we conduct all our work within the framework of these principles. To access the complete bylaws and conduct a detailed review, please visit the following link: [ View Our Bylaws ].