Youth Impact Camp 2027 in Romania (Fully Funded Places Available)

What Is Youth Impact Camp 2027?

Youth Impact Camp (YIC) is a four-day international camp in Ploiești, Romania. It brings together young changemakers who want to turn their ideas into action on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The camp's motto is "From big ideas to real impact."

Over four days, participants join keynotes, fireside chats, workshops, simulations and an SDG Action Lab. Topics include climate action, sustainable development, AI for inclusion, human rights and global leadership. There's also a cultural night and a city tour, and the camp ends with an awards ceremony.

Mentors include people from UNICEF, UNU-IIGH, the Institute for Economics & Peace, the UN Resident Coordinator's Office and the UN Human Rights Regional Office for South-East Asia.

Important Dates

• Application deadline: 8 November 2026
• Camp dates: 4–7 February 2027
• Location: Ploiești, Romania

Who Can Apply?

• People aged 16 to 45
• Applicants from any country
• Students, volunteers, graduates and professionals
• No IELTS or TOEFL needed

The selection team looks at:

• Your motivation and personal statement
• How your work connects to the SDGs
• Proof of impact you have already made
• Diversity of regions, cultures and professions

What You Get

The camp has 200 places, offered through different options:

• Fully funded (10 places): Covers your event costs, including airfare.
• Partially funded (20 places): Covers part of your event costs. You pay your own airfare.
• Self-funded (USD 800): Covers accommodation and the full camp package. You arrange your own flights and airport transfers.
• Camp Access (USD 600): Covers sessions and meals only. It does not include accommodation, flights or transfers.

The full camp package includes:

• 3 nights of shared accommodation
• Meals during camp hours
• A Global SDGs Leadership Certificate
• An SDGs toolkit
• An official visa invitation letter
• Full access to all sessions and activities
• Exclusive YIC merchandise
• Career guidance on UN and INGO pathways
• Networking with global leaders and young changemakers

How to Apply

1. Choose your participation path: funded, self-funded or Camp Access.
2. Fill in the online application form and add a short motivation statement.
3. Pay the application fee if you are applying for a funded place.
4. Submit before 8 November 2026.

Note: There is a non-refundable application fee of USD 19.99 for fully and partially funded applicants. Separately, a visa invitation letter costs USD 99.99. That fee is also non-refundable and does not guarantee a visa, but it counts toward your self-funded or Camp Access payment.

Simple Tips

• Apply early, because only 30 funded places are available.
• In your motivation statement, describe real projects or volunteer work linked to the SDGs.
• Show results with numbers where you can, such as people reached or events organised.
• Check Romania's visa requirements for your country early.
• If you can't get a funded place, Camp Access is a cheaper way to join the sessions.

Apply Here

• Apply (funded places): https://youthimpactcamp.org/apply/
• Self-funded option: https://youthimpactcamp.org/self-funded/
• Camp Access option: https://youthimpactcamp.org/camp-access/
• Official website: https://youthimpactcamp.org/

Disclaimer: World Opportunities Hub is an independent information platform. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Youth Impact Camp. Please check all details on the official website before applying.

| Organization | Youth Impact Camp | | Region | Romania (Europe) | | Deadline | 8 November 2026 | | Level | Ages 16–45 (students, graduates, professionals) | | Funding | Fully funded / Partially funded / Self-funded |