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, ran in Istanbul in two single-gender sessions of six days each — men on 3–8 April and women on 10–15 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 closed on 19 February 2026; the camp is expected to run again in 2027.
Benefits & funding
- Food and accommodation in Istanbul are covered by the host organization for the duration of the camp.
- International travel is reimbursed up to USD 250; participants based in Türkiye receive domestic-travel reimbursement of up to 3,500 TL, and local transport within Istanbul is covered.
- No application or participation fee; a city tour is included.
- 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.
Can you apply?
Open to all applicants
No nationality, residency, education, or experience limits are listed.
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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
Application deadline (2026 cycle)
Feb 19, 2026
Men’s session in Istanbul
Apr 3, 2026 to 04-08
Women’s session in Istanbul
Apr 10, 2026 to 04-15
Next cycle opens
2027 (expected)