Applications are currently being received for the ICYF International Youth Media Camp in Istanbul, Turkey. The program is organized by the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF) in partnership with the TRT to equip young people by developing content – stories in a powerful way for being the voice of their communities. The program will be held from 18 to 30 October 2023 at Marmaracık Youth Camp, Sarıyer, Istanbul, Türkiye.
This program aims to empower a new generation of young journalists on the journey of digital storytelling and news reporting in the information age using daily tools. The training program focuses on young people ages 18 to 25 and offers an opportunity to learn new skills in mobile journalism, storytelling, field production, and journalism basics.
The Selection Committee will evaluate the applications based on eligibility criteria and may set an online interview if further information is needed. Selected participants will receive an email confirmation containing camp program details. Due to a tight schedule, there will be no opportunity to inform those who are not selected. The general information on selection results will be posted via the ICYF website and social media accounts.
Program Details
- Organizer: The Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF).
- Number of awards: Not specified.
- Date: 18 -23 October for Young Men and 25 – 30 October for Young Women.
- Venue: Istanbul, Türkiye.
- Target group: Open to citizens of OIC Member States (Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Suriname, Tajikistan, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, West Bank, Yemen) or representative of a Muslim community in a non-OIC Member State.
ICYF International Youth Media Camp Benefits
Successful candidates will be provided with the following benefits:
- Accommodation and further costs : Host Organizers will cover accommodation, food, and city tour costs related to local hospitality.
- The Host Organizers will provide a participation confirmation letter for the necessary visa application process. Participants will cover their visa costs by themselves.
- Certificate : Full-attended participants will receive a prestigious certificate of participation issued by ICYF and TRT – J4J. The certification holds international recognition, adding significant value to participants’ professional profiles.
- The Host Organizers will cover only local transportation (from the airport/bus station to the camp area and from the Camp area to the airport/bus station) expenses and travel insurance.
Note : Participants (from outside Turkey) will cover their international transportation by themselves.
ICYF International Youth Media Camp Eligibility
Applicants for the ICYF International Youth Camp should meet the following criteria:
- Muslim Youth living in Istanbul who are from the 56 OIC Member States, Muslim Youth from the OIC Member States, and Muslim Minorities from the Non-OIC Member States
- Ability to communicate in English
- Aged between 18–25
- Eager to learn media issues and topics
- Involved or interested in media-related projects
- Passionate and responsible for attending the entire training program.
Other Opportunities
Camp Objectives
The ICYF International Youth Media Camp aims to:
- Support the development of young people sensitive to global and social issues, capable of contributing to society and humanity, and to empower young people with leadership qualities.
- empower young journalists to understand and evaluate the reliability of digital media.
- share among participants their individual experiences of the media and how the mainstream media’s inaccuracy sometimes creates problems for smaller communities.
- promote youth media participation in diverse communities.
- strengthen youth connection to heritage, language, culture, and identity through media.
- make sustainable and impactful long-term by increasing the interest of young people in the media sector, providing answers to their questions about the profession, and encouraging them to pursue a career in journalism and media.
Similar opportunities
- OECD Internship Program for Students of All Nationalities;
- World Bank Group Young Professionals Program;
- World Youth Alliance Regional and Headquarter Internship Program.
How to Apply for the ICYF International Youth Media Camp
Interested applicants in this program should click on the apply button below to access the online application platform and submit their applications. For any question, please send your requests to [email protected].
Note : Only selected participants will be informed about the status of their applications. Selected candidates will be announced on August 16, 2023.
The deadline to submit your application is at 24.00 GMT +3 (Istanbul Time). For more details on the ICYF International Youth Media Camp, please visit the official website.