{"ops":[{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n\n"},{"insert":{"image":"https:\/\/icyfdigital.com\/userFiles\/7f6aa53e3f2f0f865890caa19f1ee314.png"}},{"attributes":{"align":"center"},"insert":"\n\n\n\n"},{"attributes":{"size":"large","color":"black","bold":true},"insert":"CALL FOR APPLICATION"},{"attributes":{"align":"center"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black","size":"large","bold":true},"insert":"\u201c4th ICYF INTERNATIONAL YOUNG VOLUNTEERS CAMP 2022\u201d"},{"attributes":{"align":"center"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black","size":"large","bold":true},"insert":"19-30 OCTOBER 2022"},{"attributes":{"align":"center"},"insert":"\n\n\n"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black","italic":true},"insert":"The Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF) is organizing the ICYF International Young Volunteers Camp to equip young volunteers with skills in responding to natural disasters and humanitarian crises in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye from 19 to 30 October 2022 in Antalya, T\u00fcrkiye."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n\n"},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"color":"black","bold":true},"insert":"BACKGROUND"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"Many people of all ages and cultures worldwide participate in volunteer activities for different reasons such as eradicating poverty, improving basic health and education services, providing people with safe water sources and healthy conditions, coping with environmental problems and climate change, reducing disaster risk, and combating social exclusion."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"\u00a0"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"Volunteerism is an important, increasingly popular mechanism for young people to create a positive impact on their society. It is also one of the efficient and practical actions to engage young people in global peace and sustainable human development. "},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#000000"},"insert":"This year, the camp aims to raise awareness of the current humanitarian crises in the OIC geography and empower young volunteers to respond to these crises and be actively involved in the recovery process in the framework of theoretical, practical, and simulative sessions and workshops."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#000000"},"insert":"The ICYF has been carrying out volunteer-themed activities since 2019, with 560 young volunteers trained and certified to empower young volunteers' capacities in responding and finding solutions to humanitarian crises and natural disasters in the OIC Geography with reference to the relevant decisions of the 48th Council of Foreign Ministers of the OIC (Resolution NO. 4\/48-C) and the relevant decisions of the 3rd ICYSM of the OIC (OIC\/ICYSM-3\/2016\/R5-Y)."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\u00a0"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"color":"black","bold":true},"insert":"CAMP OBJECTIVES"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"ICYF International Young Volunteers Camps targets to achieve the following specific objectives:"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0To raise awareness of young volunteers on humanitarian crises and natural disasters,\u00a0"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0To prepare young volunteers for emergencies and disasters, "},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0To develop the knowledge and skills of young volunteers related to disaster management using interactive techniques and educational methods\u00a0"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0To facilitate the engagement of youth in global peace and sustainable human development through volunteerism, "},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0To enhance young volunteers` capacities through interactive training and practical workshops"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0To develop young volunteers' skills in psycho-social support together with experts during the recovery period of disasters."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n\n"},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"color":"black","bold":true},"insert":"LOCATION and DATE"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black","bold":true},"insert":"Location:"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"\u00a0\u00a0Alaaddin Keykubat Youth Camp, Kepez, Antalya, T\u00fcrkiye"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black","bold":true},"insert":"Date: "},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"19-23 October for Young Men"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"26-30 October for Young Women "},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n\n"},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"color":"black","bold":true},"insert":"ELIGIBILITY AND PARTICIPANT SELECTION"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"The final selection will be made by the organizing committee. The applicant should meet the following criteria:"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Citizen of an OIC Member State, an Observer State, or representative of a Muslim community in a non-OIC Member State"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ability to communicate in English."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Age between 18\u201335"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Previous experience in humanitarian and volunteer work"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ability to work in teams."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Volunteering background and experiences (article, project, photo, video, etc.)"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Involved in\/or have coordinated volunteering-related projects."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Leaders with impact on his\/her local community"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Passionate and responsible to attend the full camp training program."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black","bold":true},"insert":"Important note: Only selected participants will be informed about the eligibility of their applications."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n\n"},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"color":"black","bold":true},"insert":"DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: "},{"attributes":{"color":"red","bold":true},"insert":"31 July 2022 24.00 GMT +3 (Istanbul Time)"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n\n"},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"color":"black","bold":true},"insert":"ANNOUNCEMENT OF SELECTION:\u00a0"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"The Selection Committee will evaluate the applications based on eligibility and criteria; If the committee decides on further information, can set an online interview as the last stage of selection. 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."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n\n"},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"color":"black","bold":true},"insert":"COSTS"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black","bold":true},"insert":"INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PARTICIPANTS\u00a0\u00a0"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"\u00a0"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"The participants will cover their international transportation by themselves.\u00a0"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"The Host Organizers will cover only local transportation expenses (from Antalya Airport\/ Antalya Bus Station to the camp area and from the camp area to Antalya Airport\/ Antalya Bus Station) and medical insurance."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black","bold":true},"insert":"LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PARTICIPANTS IN T\u00dcRK\u0130YE\u00a0"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"\u00a0"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"The ICYF maximum will cover domestic transportation of the participants (who are living in T\u00fcrkiye) up to 2000\u20ba (Turkish Liras).\u00a0"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"The Host Organizers will cover local transportation expenses (from Antalya Airport\/ Antalya Bus Station to the camp area and from the camp area to Antalya Airport\/ Antalya Bus Station) and medical insurance.\u00a0"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n\n\n"},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"color":"black","bold":true},"insert":"ACCOMMODATION AND FURTHER COSTS:\u202f\u00a0"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"The Host Organizers will cover accommodation, food, and city tour costs related to local hospitality.\u202f"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n\n"},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"color":"black","bold":true},"insert":"VISA\u00a0"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"The ICYF will provide an invitation letter to facilitate visa issuance for participants. However, every participant is expected to follow up and proceed with their visa process. The participants are also expected to cover the visa fees by themselves. "},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n\n"},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"color":"black","bold":true},"insert":"CERTIFICATE"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"Full-attended participants will be awarded a certificate of participation issued by the ICYF and program partners."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n\n"},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"color":"black","bold":true},"insert":"CONTACT"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"For more questions:"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"black"},"insert":"Email: "},{"attributes":{"color":"#0563c1","link":"mailto:youthcamp@icyforum.org"},"insert":"youthcamp@icyforum.org"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n\n\n"},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"color":"red","bold":true},"insert":"ATTENTION:"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"red","bold":true},"insert":"The camp venue is prepared upon COVID-19 restrictions and host country (the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye) regulations. The format of the camp might be changed to the COVID-19 restrictions of the Host Country. Please follow the ICYF social media accounts for smooth updates on the camp announcements."},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"align":"center"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"align":"center"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"align":"justify"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n\n\n\n"}]}