The “Step Up and Help: Gaza & Palestine Reconstruction and Development Conference,” organized by ICYF in collaboration with ANERA and Palestine Emerging, took place in Istanbul. ICYF President H.E. Taha Ayhan opened the conference, calling for a shift from short-term aid to long-term, youth-driven development efforts. The event brought together international leaders, humanitarian experts, and development partners to mobilize support for Gaza and Palestine.

The 2-day conference focused on transforming global solidarity into practical, long-term strategies for sustainable development, covering topics such as humanitarian relief, economic recovery, healthcare, education, and youth empowerment.