DHAKA

The year 2020 has been a very challenging year for all of us, mostly because of the global pandemic we are going through. During this time a lot of Volunteer Organizations all over the world has taken some magnificent initiatives and those initiatives can actually make handling this pandemic better for a lot of nations. By this event we want to bring those initiatives up so that everyone can follow them and make themselves and others sustain in this challenge.

Objective

• The theme is COVID-19, as dealing with it is the 1st priority of every nation currently
• Bringing innovative ideas up front about dealing with COVID-19
• Passing the knowledge worldwide
• Acknowledging the breakthrough ideas

Program Elements

• Volunteer Organizations from the OIC countries will apply and demonstrate their ideas briefly using the registration form
• Registration forms will be uploaded in the website
• An organization with the best idea from each country will be shortlisted for the next phase
• Organizations will choose an individual to represent them
• Shortlisted candidates will make a case based on their idea
• Individuals representing their organizations will present their case in front of the judges during the final conference and the judges will pick a winner and the runner ups

Program Format & Timeline

• Award will be presented according to the set benchmarks
• The final conference will be taking place in “Zoom”
• The event will last from 30th November, 2020 to 8th December, 2020
• Registration will last from 24th November, 2020 to 27th November, 2020
• The final conference will be held on 7th December, 2020 and 8th December, 2020

*Application deadline will be strictly maintained and participants who won’t be providing all the details and requirements will be disqualified

Certification

All the attended participants will be awarded with Certification from both Bangladesh Government & ICYF

Prize Money

1. Winner: 2000 USD
2. 1st Runner Up: 1000 USD
3. 2nd Runner Up: 750 USD

Who Can Apply?

• Citizen of the OIC Member States or representative of a Muslim community in a non-OIC Member State
• Ability to communicate in English
• Well conversant in digital technology with good internet connectivity.
• Aged between 18–35

Program Rules

• Organizations will have to pitch ideas only regarding the COVID-19 crisis
• Participants must be from 18 to 35 years old for both genders
• Participation is allowed to the people of OIC Member States or representatives of Islamic communities in other countries.
• The participant must adhere to the event’s regulations and procedures as stated by the organizing committee
• Form will only be accepted in English.

Selection

Selection Committee will evaluate the applications based on eligibility and criteria if the committee decides for further information can set online interview as the last stage of selection.

Selected participants will receive an email confirmation containing online program details. Due to a tight schedule, there will be not an opportunity to inform those who are not selected. The general information on selection results will be posted at ICYF website and social media accounts.

Important Note: Only selected participants will be informed.

Application Deadline: 27th November, 2020 at 23:59 (GMT +6, Dhaka Time)
Announcement of Selection: 29th November, 2020

For further queries, email us at registration.dhaka@oicyouthcapital.com.

(registration will be opened before the program)

Bangladesh announces the call for applications from the prospective participants in the Holy Quran Recitation competition as part of its yearlong festivities of “Dhaka, OIC Youth Capital 2020”. The competition will be done fully on a digital platform where the participants will be uploading their videos of reciting the Holy Quran and it will be judged by expert panelists. The recitations will be displayed online after every round and the finals of the competition will be shown live.

Objectives

• This event is to spread the message of the Quran through the participation of the youth
• This event will be held with the motto of creating a community where the like-minded youth who are interested in religion to gather together
• The event will create a positive impact in the community about the Quran
• The event aims to break stereotypes regarding Islam and the Quran by going live with the competition

Program Elements

• The interested participants will sign up for the competition with a short clip of them reciting the Quran. This will be considered as the preliminary round
• The judges will pick the best ones and they will go on to compete in the main rounds
• The videos will be posted online for the people to see
• The final will be featured live on various web platforms
• The Ayat that will be recited will be more focused around peace, prosperity and good health

Program Format and Timeline

• The program will be a combination of Facebook Live and digital exhibition.
• Timeline: 23 – 17 April 2021

***The online platform and its technical information pack will be shared only with the selected participants.

Certificate

Participants who will pass the preliminary rounds will be awarded a verified certificate issued by the Bangladesh Government and ICYF

Prize Money

Based on the evaluation of the submitted policy paper and the engagements of the participants during the virtual session, prize money will be awarded.

1. Winner: 2000 USD
2. 1st Runner Up: 1000 USD
3. 2nd Runner Up: 750 USD

WHO CAN APPLY?

• Citizen of the OIC Member States or representative of a Muslim community in a non-OIC Member State
• Ability to communicate in English
• Well conversant in digital technology with good internet connectivity.
• Aged between 18–35
• Interested in Quran and religion

SELECTION

Selection Committee will evaluate the applications based on eligibility and criteria if the committee decides for further information can set an online interview as the last stage of selection.

Selected participants will receive an email confirmation containing online program details. Due to a tight schedule, there will be not an opportunity to inform those who are not selected. The general information on selection results will be posted on the ICYF website and social media accounts.

Important Note: Only selected participants will be informed.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 18 April 2021 at 23:59 (GMT+6, Dhaka TIME)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SELECTION: 20 April 2021

For more questions email us at registration.dhaka@oicyouthcapital.com

(registration will be opened before the program)

OIC will end with a closing ceremony which will take place in 22nd May, 2021. The whole summary of Dhaka OIC Youth Capital 2020 will be stated there with the reaction of the even. Also the future plan and expectations of OIC Youth Capital will be mentioned.

The closing ceremony will be consisting video messages of the respective guests

Program Elements

• Winners from all the events will be declared and the awards will be handed over
• This will be a live program with all the esteemed guests and delegates from all the OIC Nations.

Program Format & Timeline

• The closing ceremony will take place on 22nd May, 2021