Received Sylff fellowship in 1995
K. Ercan Atak is a Berlin-based freelance web developer and professional Turkish-Geman translator with over 15 years of experience in cross-cultural communication. He holds a BA in International Relations from Ankara University and an MA in International Political Economy from the University of Warwick, UK. Drawing on his background in political science, translation, and technology, he is currently developing "Mahalle" — a free, ad-free, multilingual neighborhood platform for Berlin Neukölln that aims to strengthen intercultural dialogue and civic participation across language barriers The project is grounded in the Anatolian concept of the local community as extended family, adapted for diverse European urban settings.
He is a member of Smart eG, Europe's largest cooperative for freelancers in the creative and knowledge sectors.
Academic Achievements, Social Engagement Initiatives
MA International Political Economy, University of Warwick, UK. BA International Relations, Ankara University. Currently developing "Mahalle," a free, multilingual neighborhood platform for Berlin Neukölln promoting intercultural dialogue and civic paticipation. Member of Smart eG cooperative. 15 years of professional Turkish German translation and interpreting, specializing in asylum law and cross-cultural communication.
www.ercan-atak.de
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ercan-atak/
