ICYF 2023 International Media Training Camp for Journalism for Juniors

The Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF) proudly announces “the ICYF International Media Training Camp for Journalism for Juniors” to equip young people by developing content - stories in a powerful way for being the voice of their communities to be held on 18 – 30 October 2023.

The ICYF, in partnership with the TRT, will organize the “ICYF International Media Training Camp – Journalism for Juniors”, which will expose youth from the OIC Member States to teach the ethical values and basic principles of journalism young people.

• Table of Content
• About Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF)
• International Media Training Camp
• Aim and Benefits of International Media Training Camp
• Requirements for International Media Training Camp Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for International Media Training Camp
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF)

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International Media Training Camp

Aim and Benefits of International Media Training Camp

AIM

The training 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.

CAMP OBJECTIVES

• 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.
• To empower young journalists to understand and evaluate the reliability of digital media.
• To share among participants their individual experiences of the media and how the mainstream media’s inaccuracy sometimes creates problems for smaller communities.
•  To promote youth media participation in diverse communities.
•  To strengthen youth connection to heritage, language, culture, and identity through media.
•  To 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.

COSTS

INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PARTICIPANTS  

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.

The participants will cover their international transportation by themselves. 

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PARTICIPANTS IN TÜRK?YE 

The Host Organizers will cover local transportation (from the airport/bus station to the camp area and from the camp area to the airport/bus station) and travel insurance. 

The ICYF maximum will cover domestic transportation of the participants (living in Türkiye) up to 2000? (Turkish Liras). 

ACCOMMODATION AND FURTHER COSTS

The Host Organizers will cover accommodation, food, and city tour costs related to local hospitality.

VISA

The Host Organizers will provide a participation confirmation letter for the necessary visa application process. The participants will cover their visa costs by themselves.

Requirements for International Media Training Camp Qualification

• 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

Interview date, Process and Venue for International Media Training Camp

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SELECTION

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.

Important Note: Only selected participants will be informed about the status of their applications.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit ICYF website.