Dates: 13-17 October 2019 & 19-23 October 2019
Location: Antalya, Turkey
BACKGROUND
Are you a committed member of the society who enjoys helping others and granting your own free time for the common good? Would you like to learn about volunteerism and humanitarian work from experienced fieldworkers?
If your answer is yes, then the OIC Young Volunteers Camp is the right address for you to send your application!
The camp is organized by Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Turkey and the Red Crescent. It is one of the main activities within the OIC Young Volunteers’ Network program, which was adopted by 3rd and 4th Islamic Conference of Youth and Sports Ministers to pursue and implement programs in the domain of intercultural dialogue, cultural rapprochement and diversity. As youth volunteerism is an integral part of social and personal development, the camp will target the interest of positive social transformations in the OIC Member States and beyond.
CAMP OBJECTIVES
The Camp provides a platform for young volunteers, representatives of non-governmental organizations, youth organizations, and other partners to salute the courage of the Muslim youth. During the camp, the participants are invited to broadly reflect on the opportunities, challenges, and importance of volunteerism in the OIC region and the world at large, with a view to find a common ground on how to collectively address them. The camp will bring together young volunteers to establish a practical network and to strengthen the capacity of youth leadership at both community and international levels.
PROGRAM
The two separate 4-day camps, each bringing together 60 youth participants, consist of a variety of workshops and activities organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Turkey and the Red Crescent on the topics of Humanitarian Law, Operations Programs and Volunteerism.
LOCATION & DATE
Location: Antalya, Turkey
Females: October13-17, 2019
Males: October 19-23, 2019
ELIGIBILITY AND PARTICIPANT SELECTION
The final selection will be made by the organizing team. The applicants should meet the following criteria:
*Important note: Only selected participants will be informed about the eligibility of their applications.
** The applicant should submit a 200-word essay explaining her/his background in humanitarian/volunteer work. Any applications that do not contain the essay will not be considered for selection.
***Applications must be returned by no later than September 30, 2019 via application link:
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: September 30, 2019
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SELECTION: October 7, 2019
**** Selected participants will receive an email confirmation with logistics and program details. Only selected participants will be informed about the success of their application. The general information on selection results will be posted on ICYF Social Media accounts.
COSTS
Accommodation and further costs:
Host organizers will cover accommodation, food, and other relevant costs related to local hospitality.
CONTACT
For further information, please contact:
Ms. Hilal Öztürk, Project Coordinator
Phone: +902124653939 (between 9AM-6:00PM (GMT+3), from Mon-Fri.
For further information and the application please visit:
