Network by Consensus

🌍 Call for Applications: Central Asia & Turkiye Youth Talks 2025
📍 11–18 August 2025 | Istanbul, Turkiye

The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe in cooperation with the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek are pleased to announce a call for applications for the Central Asia & Turkiye Youth Talks to be held on 11-18 August 2025 in Istanbul, Turkiye.

The Central Asia & Turkiye Youth Talks is an exchange and learning event that brings together young people from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkiye, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The event will provide a discussion platform for young people to share their views, ideas, and achievements and foster mutual learning and development in their communities.

🗣️ What to Expect:

This week-long forum will provide a vibrant platform for youth to:

• Share views, ideas, and community achievements
• Engage in regional and global discussions
• Build capacity in key areas such as: financial literacy; anti-money laundering and anti-corruption in the digital space; accelerating gender equality

👤 Who Can Apply:

We invite applications from individuals who are:

• Aged 18–25 and from Central Asia and Turkiye
• Actively engaged in community or regional cooperation initiatives
• Experienced or passionate about the event’s focus areas
• Fluent in English
• Willing to learn, contribute, and connect across borders

📅 Application Deadline: 6 July 2025
📝 Apply Now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecp0F0Ij8UizZ4rGepwbFvsilT6IuoAz4HPrBWDNDAdXET7g/viewform
💼More infro: https://t.me/networkbyconsensus

Costs and Practical Info:

• All travel and participation costs will be fully covered
• Participants must be available for the entire event duration
• The working language is English

📞 Have Questions?
Contact us via WhatsApp: +992 98 556 43 53
Or email: [email protected]

Note:
Gender and geographic balance will be considered during selection. We strongly encourage applicants from smaller or underrepresented communities to apply.
Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We look forward to your applications and to welcoming the next cohort to Istanbul!