The ICYF Young Climate Volunteers Camp is an annual program run by the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF) — the youth arm of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) — together with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Türkiye. The 2026 edition, the eighth, hosted young volunteers in Istanbul from 3 to 15 April 2026 under the theme “Empowering Youth for Climate Action to Build Climate-Resilient Communities.” Through project-based training workshops, participants build the skills to lead climate-resilience initiatives in their home communities. Applications for the 2026 cycle opened on 29 January 2026 and have since closed; the camp is expected to run again in 2027.
Benefits & funding
- Fully hosted in Istanbul: accommodation and meals are provided by the organizers for the duration of the camp.
- International travel is partially reimbursed and participants based in Türkiye receive domestic-travel reimbursement.
- No application or participation fee.
- Certificate of participation and access to the ICYF youth network.
Eligibility
- Young people, typically aged 18–35 (per the 2026 cycle).
- ICYF programs prioritize citizens of OIC member and observer states and representatives of Muslim communities in non-OIC countries; the exact eligible-country list is published with each call.
- Ability to communicate in English.
- Demonstrated experience or genuine interest in volunteering, humanitarian, or climate work.
Application process
- 1Wait for the 2027 call for applications to open on the ICYF website (the 2026 call opened in late January).
- 2Complete the online application form — name, contact details, date of birth, nationality, education level, volunteer experience, interests, and career aspirations.
- 3Submit before the stated deadline; selected participants are notified by the organizers.
Program timeline
Applications open (2026 cycle)
Jan 29, 2026
2026-02
Application deadline (2026 cycle)
Camp begins in Istanbul
Apr 3, 2026
Camp ends
Apr 15, 2026
Next cycle opens
2027 (expected)