International Festival of Youth — 2026. (wyffest.com)

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Publish Date 2/25/2026 Application Deadline Not Specified Opportunity Type Conferences Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries All World, The Arab World, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros Description

This is a global event that gathers thousands of young people from different countries in Yekaterinburg, Russia. The festival aims to bring youth together to exchange ideas, work on projects that make the world a better place, build international networks, and learn from diverse educational, cultural, and entrepreneurial programs. The event targets youth aged 14 to 35 years, providing workshops, lectures, competitions, and initiatives designed to empower participants and inspire them to contribute to social and cultural change.

Details

Duration: From September 11 to 17, 2026.

Location: Yekaterinburg, Russia.

Registration: Open until May 31, 2026 (divided into main and backup phases).

Cost: No specific participation fee mentioned on the website (registration appears free, but travel and related costs may be the responsibility of the participants or sending organizations).

Funding: Accommodation, meals, and on-site transportation are provided for approved participants.

How to Apply: Apply through the official website with a short essay + introductory video as part of the evaluation process.

Language Requirements: No specific language requirement is mentioned, but applications are likely expected in English or Russian according to the registration instructions.

Eligibility Criteria

Age: 14 to 35 years old.

Open to youth from all countries worldwide.

Selection is competitive and involves submitting a short essay and a video.

Opportunity Benefits

Opportunity to network with a wide network of youth from over 190 countries.

Diverse educational, cultural, and entrepreneurial programs (dialogues, lectures, events, idea competitions, exploratory programs).

Accommodation, meals, and on-site transportation provided during the event for approved participants.

Opportunity to engage in projects with global impact and develop leadership and international collaboration skills.