ICYF International Media Training Camp 2025 (Journalism for Juniors)

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About ICYF International Media Training Camp (Journalism for Juniors)

The ICYF and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Türkiye in partnership with the TRT are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the ICYF International Media Training Camp 2025 “Journalism for Juniors” J4J. If you are looking for a moment to involve yourself in the world of media and kickstart your journey as a journalist, this is your chance. The ICYF International Media Training Camp (Journalism for Juniors) is inviting young men and women passionate about journalism, online storytelling and digital news production to the 2025 edition of the camp, which will be held in Türkiye’s captivating city of Antalya. The camp is geared towards youth who share the same passion as we do about being at the forefront of digital content creation and promoting the art and ethics of journalism. The 6-day camp will cover everything from the basics to the newsroom and how to distinguish yourself as a journalist in the digital era, with sessions led and instructed by prominent figures in the news media realm.

Aim

The training camp 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 it 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. 

Location:  Alaaddin Keykubat Gençlik Kampı , Antalya- Türkiye 

Date:     8-13 September for Young Men  

             15- 20 September for Young Women 

• Sponsor Organisation: Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF)

Benefits of ICYF International Media Training Camp (Journalism for Juniors)

• International Transportation for the Participants: The Host Organizers will reimburse only local transportation (from /to) the airport/bus station to the camp area and from/to the camp area expenses and medical and travel insurance.  The ICYF will reimburse international flight tickets of the participants up to 250 USD. 
• Local Transportation for the Participants in Turkiye : The Host Organizers will reimburse local transportation (from the airport/bus station to the camp area and from the camp area to the airport/bus station) expenses and medical and travel insurance.  The ICYF will cover domestic transportation of the participants (living in Türkiye) up to 3500 ₺ (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.  
• Certificate: Full-attended participants will receive a prestigious certificate issued by ICYF and TRT – J4J. The certification holds international recognition, adding significant value to your professional profile. 
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ICYF International Media Training Camp (Journalism for Juniors) Requirements

• 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 about media issues and topics 
• Involved or interested in media-related projects 
• Passionate and responsible for attending the entire training program 

Other Requirements

Final Project: As part of the training program, participants will be requested to submit a compelling final project. Detailed information regarding the project requirements and guidelines will be provided during the media camp training. This project will culminate your learning experience and showcase your newly acquired skills and creativity. 

Evaluation: The final projects submitted by participants will be meticulously evaluated by esteemed jury members from the TRT-J4J team.  

Equipment: Selected participants are kindly requested to bring the following equipment: a phone, a phone tripod, and a microphone to ensure an optimal learning experience. These tools will be essential in creating high-quality media content during the training. 

Application Date and Process

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Application Deadline

15 July, 2025

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