Istanbul Youth Summit 2025
Country: Turkey
Duration: 4 days
Funding: Fully / Partial / Self Funding
Introduction:
Istanbul Youth Summit 2025 is the eight international youth summit in Istanbul, Turkiye organized by Youth Break the Boundaries (YBB) foundation, aims to inspire emerging leaders who push the limits of their potential to come together to discuss and implement strategies for Empowering Youth Leaders to Drive Sustainable Change for A Brighter Future. The summit also promotes collaboration among diverse young people from various fields to harness their leadership skills in working towards achieving sustainable development goals.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of goals that serve as a guide for countries worldwide in their development efforts, replacing the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that concluded in 2015. The SDGs encompass a range of areas including Health (SDG 3), Education (SDG 4), Economy (SDG 8), Environment (SDG 13), and Peace and Justice (SDG 16) among others.
About Youth Break the Boundaries (YBB):
The Youth Break the Boundaries Foundation, as the organizer of the International Youth Summit (IYS),creates a platform for young people to work together towards achieving sustainable development goals by showcasing leadership in their areas of expertise.
The summit features knowledgeable speakers, panel discussions, and community projects. With the tagline Tomorrow’s Leader, Brighter Future, IYS encourages participants to go beyond networking and gain valuable insights from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Through sharing knowledge and experiences, attendees can make a positive impact on the global community.
IYS Objectives:
- 1 Cultivate the spirit of talented youth leaders across diverse fields.
- 2 Foster and nurture the character of youth leadership.
- 3 Establish a strong presence for youth on the international stage.
- 4. Develop the leadership capabilities of youth, empowering them to actively contribute 4 to their country’s development.
- 5. Create a robust network and lasting connections among IYS alumni to ensure.
IYS 2025 Timelines:
| Dates | Description |
|---|---|
| 17th February | Opening Ceremony and Gala dinner |
| 18th February | International Summit & Panel Discussion |
| 19th February | Project group discussion |
| 20th February | Final meetup & certificate distribution |
Registration Timelines:
| Description | Dates |
|---|---|
| Participants Reg | 10th Aug to 2oth Sept 2024 |
| LOA announcements | 10th sep to 30th Sept2024 |
| First installment payment | 20 November 2024 |
| Second Installment payment | 20 December 2024 |
| Interview announcement for funded participants | 1st December 2024 |
| Fully funded interview | 6th December 2024 |
| Successful fully funded participants announcements | 1st January 2025 |
| Istanbul Youth Summit 2025 | 17 to 20 February 2025 |
REGISTRATION GUIDELINE:
To apply for the Istanbul Youth Summit, follow these steps:
1.Ensure you are following @youthbreaktheboundaries and @istanbulyouthsummit on Instagram. Upload your best twibbon related to Contribution for Social Development Goals (SDGs) on your Instagram or Facebook, and tag 5 friends and our Instagram account @istanbulyouthsummit. Remember to copy the link of your twibbon post as you’ll need to include it in your registration form on the website.
2. Follow @istanbulyouthsummit and @youthbreaktheboundaries on TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube channel at YBB Foundation. Screenshot your post and attach it as a Google Drive link on the website.
3.Join Istanbul Youth Summit and Youth Break the Boundaries on Telegram.
4.Share the program poster on a minimum of 3 social media groups.
5.Once you have completed all the above steps, fill out the registration form on our website
istanbulyouthsummit.com.
6.Registration Eligibility:
Age 15-40 years old.
Open to all nationalities and academic backgrounds.
Have never been convicted of a crime.
Not affiliated with any extremist organization.
Deadline:
The last date to apply for Istanbul Youth Summit is 20th September 2024
