12th WFDRSA Youth Camp 2026 - 04 to 10 October 2026 (Goa, India)
Welcome to Goa, India.!
The 12th WFDRSA Youth Camp 2026 is an exciting international gathering of Deaf youth from across Asia. Organized by the World Federation of the Deaf Regional Secretariat for Asia Youth Section (WFDRSAYS) and hosted by the All India Federation of the Deaf Youth Section (AIFDYS), the camp aims to strengthen leadership, friendship, networking, cultural exchange, and youth empowerment among Deaf young people.
The camp will be held in Goa, India, from 4–10 October 2026, bringing together Deaf youth leaders, advocates, and future changemakers from across the Asian region and beyond.
Deaf youth from Asia, Members of National Associations of the Deaf Youth Section (YOM), Deaf leaders, students and young professionals, Deaf community volunteers and advocates can participate in this camp.
Age Rule : Participants must be between 18 and 35 years old at the time of the camp.
Delegation : Each participating country may nominate and send up to four (4) delegates to attend the camp.
More than 80 Deaf youth leaders and participants from across Asia and other regions are expected to attend, creating a unique opportunity for international networking, cultural exchange, learning, and lifelong friendships.
Join us in Goa, India, for a memorable week of leadership, learning, cultural sharing, and empowerment as we build a stronger future for Deaf youth across Asia.
- Develop leadership and advocacy skills.
- Promote international friendship and networking.
- Encourage youth participation in Deaf organizations.
- Share experiences, cultures, and best practices.
- Strengthen cooperation among Deaf youth across Asia.
- Inspire future leaders within the Deaf community.
- Youth leadership workshops
- Team-building activities
- Communication and advocacy sessions
- Organizational development discussions
- National cultural presentations
- Traditional performances
- Deaf community experiences from different countries
- International friendship activities
- Human rights and Deaf rights
- Youth empowerment
- Education and employment opportunities
- Technology and accessibility
- Future challenges and opportunities for Deaf youth
- Beach activities
- Cultural sightseeing
- Sports and games
- Networking sessions
- Friendship Night
Program Schedule
| 04 October 2026 (Sunday) | Arrival of Campers. |
| 05 October 2026 (Monday) | Inauguration of Camp / Opening Ceremony / Day 01. |
| 06 October 2026 (Tuesday) | Camp Day 02. |
| 07 October 2026 (Wednesday) | Camp Day 03 / Goa Sight Seeing. |
| 08 October 2026 (Thursday) | Camp Day 04. |
| 09 October 2026 (Friday) | Camp Day 05 / Closing Ceremony / Departure. |
| 10 October 2026 (Saturday) | Departure in the morning |
Registration Fees
| Fees Details | 01 June - 31 August 2026 (Early Birds) | 01 September - 30 Sept. 2026 (Late) | 01 - 04 October 2026 (Onsite) |
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Age Rule - 18 to 35 years Youth Ordinary Members (YOM)/ Non Members/ Observers |
$200 per delegate | $225 per delegate | $250 per delegate |
The above fee includes with the Registration Kit, Camp entry fees, six (6) nights of sharing accommodation from 04 to 09 October 2026 (10th Oct. morning check out), three times of meals per day, the Youth Camp Farewell Dinner, Sightseeing, and all official programme activities during the camp event.
The Team
Camp Organising Committee (COC)
COC Chairman
Rashid MK
COC Vice Chairman
Rahul Kunkolienkar
COC Advisor
Jay Prajapati
Program Coordinator
Sujata Passi
Health & Safety Coordinator
Sneha Shan
Catering Coordinator
Sheetal Kumari
Registration Coordinator
Karthic Raja
Logistics Coordinator
Devang Vaghela
Finance Coordinator
Shahbaz Khan
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