To all the young climate volunteers, are you ready to experience one of the immersive, fully funded camps in Turkey this summer, with all your finances covered? The Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth & Sports of the Republic of Turkiye, is pleased to announce the applications for its flagship “ICYF Young Climate Volunteers Camp 2026” and invites applications from highly motivated and passionate Male/Female applicants aged 18-35 from an OIC member State or OIC observer country with an interest in climate change, disaster risk reducation or enviornmental volunteering.
It’s a week-long programme scheduled to take place from April 3 – 15, 2026, in Istanbul Marmaracik Camp, Istanbul, Türkiye. The Young Climate volunteers camp centers around the theme “Empowering Youth for Climate Action to Build Climate-Resilient Communities,” which aims to equip young leaders with Knowledge, hands-on experience, and networks enabling them to respond to climate-based challenges. The host organization offers comprehensive support to participants covering international travel expenses upto 250$, Accommodation, Health Insurance, Local Transportation costs, and more.
After successful completion of the volunteer camp, participants will receive offical ICYF certificate of participation. No application fee is required. The last date for application submission is February 15th, 2026. Read more details below.
ICYF Young Climate Volunteers Camp 2026 in Turkey: Overview
- Host Country: Turkiye
- Host Organization: ICYF
- Location: Istanbul Marmaracik Camp, Istanbul
- Duration: Week Long
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: February 15th, 2026
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Programme Dates
- For Male Participants: April 3-8, 2026
- For Female Participants: April 10-15, 2026
Eligibility Criteria
- Calling applications from both Male/Female applicants from OIC member states or OIC observer countries
- Age must be between 18 and 35 years old at the time of application
- Demonstrate passion for climate change, disaster risk reduction, and resilience
- Willing to participate in volunteer-based activities
- Available to attend the camp during the programme dates
- Excellent knowledge of the English language
Coverage
- Reimbursement of international travel expenses upto 250$.
- Local transportation cost for the residents of Turkiye
- A comprehensive health coverage
- Accommodation & Food during program dates
- Guided city tours
- An official participation confirmation letter
Professional Benefits
- Participants will recieve official participation certificate from ICYF
- Theoretical and hands-on practical training on climate awareness
- Networking opportunities with young leaders and OIC leaders
- Visa support for participation
- Culture immersion through guided city tours of Istanbul, Turkey
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How to Apply?
The application process for the 2026 ICYF Young Climate Volunteer camp is online via offical portal. Register an account, start with an online application, fill out all the required fields, upload the required documents, and submit your application.
To apply, visit the official link below:
APPLY FOR ICYF CLIMATE VOLUNTEER CAMP 2026
