FULLY FUNDED: Apply for the Global Youth Summit for Sustainability (GYSS) 2026 For Global change makers

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FULLY FUNDED: Apply for the Global Youth Summit for Sustainability (GYSS) 2026 For Global change makers

Applications are open for the Global Youth Summit for Sustainability (GYSS) 2026, a youth leadership summit organized by the Youth Center for Dialogue and Peace (YCDP) that brings together young changemakers from around the world to engage in dialogue, collaboration, and innovation on global sustainability, peacebuilding, climate action, and social justice. The summit is designed to empower young leaders through interactive workshops, keynote sessions, peer learning, and cross-cultural exchange held in Istanbul, Türkiye from 28–31 May 2026. Participants will have the chance to develop concrete action plans, grow their global networks, and contribute to youth-led policy initiatives aimed at building sustainable futures.

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Host Institution

Youth Center for Dialogue and Peace (YCDP), in partnership with international collaborators focused on youth empowerment and sustainability.

Program Type

Fully Funded

Program Benefits

Selected participants will gain access to a fully immersive summit experience where they will engage in interactive workshops, expert-led panels, and thematic discussions focused on sustainability, peace, innovation, social justice, and youth advocacy. Delegates will have the opportunity to network with peers from diverse backgrounds, develop leadership skills, exchange ideas, and collaborate on youth-led solutions to global challenges. Summit participation also includes an official invitation letter (useful for visa support), certification of participation, speaking opportunities, and visibility on international stages. A limited number of scholarships are available that can cover accommodation, summit access, and other package elements (excluding airfare).

Eligibility Criteria

The programme is open to youth aged 18 to 35 years old who are passionate about sustainability, peace, social justice, climate action, or community leadership and who are actively working on or committed to advancing meaningful solutions in these areas. Applications are reviewed based on leadership potential, motivation, and the applicant’s capacity to contribute to the summit’s collaborative and action-oriented environment. Youth activists, social entrepreneurs, young policymakers, members of NGOs, researchers, and students with relevant experience or interest are encouraged to apply.

Eligible Countries

It is open globally

Application Procedure

Click the official link below to apply for this opportunity

Official Link

https://www.ycdp.ch/gyss/