ICYF Young Climate Volunteers Camp 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the ICYF Young Climate Volunteers Camp 2026, a fully funded 6-day international youth camp in Istanbul, Türkiye, focused on climate action, resilience, and volunteerism in the face of climate change challenges. Organized by the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF) under the theme “Empowering Youth for Climate Action to Build Climate-Resilient Communities”.

It is fully funded (covering accommodation, food, local transport, partial travel reimbursement, and more), with no application fee and no IELTS requirement. Separate camp sessions are held for young males and females. The program is primarily open to youth from OIC Member States, OIC Observer States, or Muslim communities in non-OIC countries, aged 18–35, with relevant volunteer or humanitarian experience. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Program Type: Fully funded international youth volunteer camp (not a degree program)
• Host Country: Türkiye
• Camp Dates:
  • Young Males: 03 – 08 April 2026
  • Young Females: 10 – 15 April 2026
• Application Fee: None
• Language Requirement: Working knowledge of English (no formal test required)
• Application Deadline: 15 February 2026

What This Program Offers:

• Full coverage of accommodation and meals throughout the camp
• Local transportation in Istanbul, including airport/bus station shuttles
• Domestic travel reimbursement up to 3,500 TL for participants residing in Türkiye
• International travel reimbursement up to USD 250
• A guided city tour of Istanbul at the host’s expense
• Health insurance coverage during the camp period
• Official participation confirmation letter to support visa applications
• Certificate of participation issued by ICYF and partners upon full attendance

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Be aged 18–35 years
• Be a national of an OIC Member State, OIC Observer State, or a representative of a Muslim community in a non-OIC country
• Have a working knowledge of English for communication
• Demonstrate interest or prior engagement in climate change, climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, environmental volunteering, or related humanitarian/volunteer work
• Be willing and able to participate actively in volunteer-based and field activities

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Documents Needed:

• Proof of volunteer/humanitarian or relevant experience (e.g., certificates, letters, or descriptions)
• Valid passport or ID details
• Recent photo
• Any supporting evidence for your climate/environmental involvement
• Accurate contact information (email and phone) for potential interview

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How to Apply

1. Visit the official application portal (Check the link Below)
2. Complete the online application form in English
3. Upload required evidence/proof of experience
4. Answer all mandatory questions (marked with *) within any word limits
5. Review and submit before 15 February 2026 (23:59 GMT+3)

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