What is the biggest issue in the world? | Zeynep İyigün | TEDxUskudar American Academy Youth

Problem & Solution - The speech addresses the lack of access to quality knowledge as a significant issue [3] - Echolam, later named Kofa, was founded in April 2024 to raise awareness about economics in Turkey [4][5] - Kofa provides free online core economics courses to all ages [9] Financial Literacy in Turkey - Only 7% of Turkish households are financially literate, according to the Turkish Central Bank [5] - OECD's 2023 data shows Turkey's financial literacy score is 121% out of 21, below average [6] - Lack of financial literacy leads to a lower quality of life and vulnerability to misinformation [7] Kofa's Impact - Kofa's first program received over 270 applications [11] - Participants learned about basic economic concepts, recent economic crises, and personal finance [12] - Some participants considered studying economics in the future [12] Call to Action - Individuals are encouraged to identify a big issue in their community and take action [13][14] - The speech emphasizes the importance of collaboration and initiative in making a change [13]