With only five years until the 2015 deadline to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, the 5th World Youth Congress (WYC) will take place in Turkey with “Imece - Joint Action” theme.
The World Youth Congress series is, by any measure, one of the best examples of cooperation between local, national and international government, and civil society organizations and one of the biggest and most popular youth-led global youth gatherings. In the 5th edition of this series, Turkiye will welcome 1000 young people from around the world to meet during Istanbul’s year as the European Capital of Culture.
Apart from 1000 young people, many journalists, academicians, development experts, politicians, educators, and diplomats are expected to attend.
During the 12 days of the congress, there will be thematic and skills workshops, action projects, seminars, roundtable discussions, cultural events, exhibitions and several other side activities. The organizers, e-genclik Association, Peace Child International and the Ministry of National Education, are seeking to cooperate with all sorts of national and international NGOs, international organizations, governmental institutions, businesses, informal youth groups, and student clubs from high schools or universities in all congress activities in the above-mentioned fields. Our vision is to involve organizations and groups as diverse and multi-cultural as possible, to ensure that this WYC makes a lasting impact on many people in this world. In order to deliver this impact, we need YOU!
Thematic Workshop Proposals: Hand in hand, together!
Throughout the Congress programme, there will be many workshops taking place under the general themes of WYC Series and the specific themes of WYC2010. In this edition of the congress series we have 4 challenging themes; the main theme Imece-Joint Action, and the three sub-themes, Measurement & Evaluation of Youth-Led Development, Post-MDGs International Development Agenda, and Post-Kyoto/Post-COP15 Climate Change Agenda. Young people of the world will discuss these issues and challenge the world agenda with the outcomes they produce. However, now, it is your challenge to prepare this thematic programme for them with your proposals! Think ambitious! Make the difference! And help the world to a better future.
You can apply with your workshop ideas relevant to the specific themes of the congress mentioned in the ANNEX ‘1’, or general themes of the WYC Series. You can also choose to connect your workshop idea to one of the participation categories mentioned in the ANNEX ‘2’, or you can target the general audience in the congress. Workshops would be between 90-180 minutes with breaks. Any materials you need; technical equipment or logistics should be listed in detail. Please also mention any preparatory materials you want to distribute to those attending. To involve the general audience in the congress, the thematic workshops will only be in English. Thus, please fill the application form (FORM1-THEMATIC-ENG) in English and send it to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Panel and Round Table Discussions: A Deeper Look!
Major goal of each congress is to hear expert opinions and to be able to challenge them with our own opinions. Thus there will be many panels and round table discussions. If you would like to organize a panel or plan a Round Table on one of the Congress themes, please fill the proposal form and send us!
You can apply with your panel or round table discussions ideas relevant to the specific themes of the congress mentioned in the ANNEX ‘1’, or general themes of the WYC Series. You can also choose to connect your idea to one of the participation categories mentioned in the ANNEX ‘2’, or you can target the general audience in the congress. Panel and round table discussions would be between 60-180 minutes with breaks. Any materials you need; technical equipment or logistics should be listed in detail. Please also mention any preparatory materials you want to distribute to those attending. To involve the general audience in the congress, the panel or round table discussions will only be in English. Thus, please fill the application form (FORM2-PANEL-ENG) in English and send it to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Skills Workshops: Teach me more!
Each of our 1000 young delegates from around the world, definitely has something to teach us all. Learning from each other is our way of uniting the world. So how can you teach youth some new skills, new ideas, new philosophies, personal development skills - and more? Stretch your imagination! Don’t be afraid! Our goal is to be inclusive! So send us your proposal; enjoy sharing….
You can apply with your skills workshop ideas relevant to the topics as personal development, culture and art, and special talents. You can also connect your skills workshop to the participation categories mentioned in the ANNEX ‘2’, or you can target the general audience in the congress. To see some sample skills workshops please check the document ANNEX ‘3’. Skills workshops would be between 90-180 minutes with breaks. Any materials you need; technical equipment or logistics should be listed in detail. Please also mention any preparatory materials you want to distribute to those attending. To involve the general audience in the congress, most activities would only be in English, but for the skills workshops you can both apply in Turkish or in English. Please fill the application form (FORM3-YETENEK-TR or FORM3-SKILLS-ENG) and send it to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Cultural Events: Let me know your way!
Istanbul is the European Capital of Culture in 2010. Having the 5th WYC in Istanbul adds a different taste to this Congress. Our city will be surrounded by a huge and intense cultural programme and the Congress will have its own. So send us your ideas for performances, for street theatre, comedy, poetry, concerts, dance - for workshops - how to play a traditional instrument or dances from your part of the world! Share your ideas with us as these cultural events will take place not just in Istanbul but also during the action projects. Bring your own voice to this Congress where cultures meet! Show the rest of the world the way you have fun back in your home country: let us all enjoy with you. Let us all learn from you!
You can apply with your cultural event proposal under the topics of concert, theatre, musical, dance, short movie presentation, crafts workshop, street show, art exhibit, poem concert, opera, symphony, folk show and any other you have in mind. There is no time limitation for the cultural events. Any materials you need; technical equipment or logistics should be listed in detail. To involve the general audience in the congress, most activities would only be in English, but for the cultural events you can both apply in Turkish or in English. Please fill the application form (FORM4-KÜLTÜR-TR or FORM3-CULTURAL-ENG) and send it to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Side Events: Here and There!
You are not able to join the WYC? But you have many shining, innovative, promising ideas that you want to share? Don’t worry. You can organize your own events in your home town, as part of the 5th WYC. Simultaneously organized events are highly appreciated and they will be included and promoted as part of the virtual congress. Please contact with This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to find out how can you involve in this.
So what to do now?
Go to our website and check the Call for Content Partners sections. Fill out the proposal forms. Convince us of the difference you will make and send in the application. Be as explicit as you can in describing yourself and your proposed activity – and send photographs and/or press articles. We want to be convinced before scheduling you!
The Deadline is May 7th, 2010
Please send your proposals before the midnight (GMT+2)
Please click here to download all the forms and annexes about the call for content partners > > >
