Global Change Summit 2025 – Fully Funded in Istanbul, Turkey!

✨ What is GCS 2025?

Global Change Summit 2.0 is the world’s dynamic gathering for changemakers aged 16–35 — students, activists, educators, entrepreneurs, and young leaders united by one mission: to create real, lasting global impact.

Following the powerful success of GCS Casablanca 2024, the summit returns in 2025 — this time in the vibrant, historic city of Istanbul, Turkey — with sharper focus, bolder ideas, and a stronger drive for action.

Whether you’re passionate about:

• 🌱 Climate Action
• 📚 Education Equity
• 💡 Innovation & Tech for Good
• 🤝 Social Justice & Human Rights
• 🌐 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

🎯 Goals & Purpose of GCS 2025

We’re not just hosting a summit — we’re building a movement.

✅ Foster Purpose-Driven Leadership
Equip youth with the mindset, tools, and confidence to lead change — locally and globally.

✅ Encourage Innovation for Impact
Spark bold, creative solutions to the world’s toughest challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration.

✅ Build Sustainable Global Networks
Connect you with peers, mentors, policymakers, and NGOs — creating lifelong partnerships for change.

✅ Facilitate Transformative Dialogue
Go beyond awareness. Engage in conversations that influence policy, shift systems, and drive reform.

✅ Promote Active Global Citizenship
Inspire informed civic action, advocacy, and participation in shaping a better future.

✅ Translate Global Goals into Local Action
Help you align your community projects with frameworks like the UN SDGs — making your impact measurable and meaningful.

🗂️ Key Summit Tracks & Sessions

🔹 Peacebuilding, Human Rights & Governance
Explore justice, civic responsibility, and inclusive leadership in divided societies.

🔹 Local Action, Global Goals: Rethinking the SDGs
Learn how to turn global frameworks into grassroots impact — no community left behind.

🔹 Climate Action & Environmental Resilience
Tackle climate justice, sustainability, and resilience through community-led innovation.

🔹 Youth Leadership & Policy Innovation
Shape the future of public policy with fresh, collaborative, community-rooted ideas.

🎁 What’s Included? (Fully Funded Benefits)

✔️ Round-trip airfare to Istanbul
✔️ Shared accommodation & daily meals
✔️ Visa invitation letter support
✔️ Full access to all summit sessions, workshops & networking events
✔️ Official participation certificate
✔️ Cultural immersion & exploration of Turkish heritage

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 16 – 35 years old
• Open to ALL nationalities & academic/professional backgrounds
• Must commit to attending the full 4-day program and actively participate
• Passion for positive global or local change is a must!

📝 How to Apply

1. Visit the official GCS website (link below)
2. Complete the online application form
3. Pay the non-refundable application fee of $15.9 USD
4. Submit before October 15, 2025