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Applications will close on 10 June 23:00

SwapUp
Fully-funded
Summer Camp

26–28 June

Win our fully-funded Summer Camp here in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This 3-day camp will help you — young leaders to upscale young leadership projects and build your leadership skills.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan
26–28 June
$6,99 Application Fee
20 Funded Seats
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Leadership Skills
🪧 We teach Leadership Skills
Projects
🪧 We upscale your small Projects
Central Asian Community
🪧 We are uniting Central Asian Community
About Tashkent Camp

Win your Spot to
Tashkent Camp

SwapUp Tashkent Camp is a 3-day fully-funded leadership program that unites Central Asian youth to deliver trainings on leadership development and initiative building.

Who can apply

  • 15-35 years of age
  • Citizens of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan
  • Students, young workers, project owners, startups, passionate youth with social activities
  • Passionate to create change in your community
  • Has social activities like project, club, community, academic activity, volunteering experience
  • Any fields can apply

What SwapUp
Gives Youth

🏆
First

We upscale leadership skills

🚀
Second

We train on Startups, NGOs and Clubs

💡
Third

We improve your leadership projects

Application Paths

Select Your Journey to
Tashkent Camp

You can apply to one category only. Choose the category, fill up the application and submit to admin.

Premium Choice
5 seats available

Fully-funded

What is covered:
  • Round-trip airfare support
  • Full-stay Accommodation
  • Invitation Letter
  • Official Acceptance Letter
  • Program Participation costs
  • Graduation Certificate
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Merchandise of SwapUp
  • Alumni Opportunity
  • Hiking Tour
Application Fee: $6.99
Step 1: Download application form
Fully-funded.docx Submit Application

Note that there will be interviews with 50 semi-finalists on 12 June

Popular Choice
10 seats available

Partially-funded

What is covered:
  • Full-stay Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Invitation Letter
  • Official Acceptance Letter
  • Program Participation costs
  • Graduation Certificate
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Merchandise of SwapUp
  • Alumni Opportunity
  • Hiking Tour
Application Fee: $6.99
Step 1: Download application form
Partially-funded.docx Submit Application

Note that you will have semi-finalists interview on 12 June

Limited Seats
5 seats available

Self-funded

What is covered:
  • Full-stay Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Invitation Letter
  • Official Acceptance Letter
  • Program Participation costs
  • Graduation Certificate
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Merchandise of SwapUp
  • Alumni Opportunity
  • Cultural Tour
Participation Fee: $199
Step 1: Download application form
Self-funded.docx Submit Application

Note that you will be accepted after the interview on 5th and 10th June

How to Apply

Your path to Camp

Simple step-by-step guide to apply for Fully-Funded SwapUp Tashkent Camp

1

Application Structure

The form includes 4 separate sections: Personal Information, Consent Form, Leadership Activity, Essays

Ensure each section is clear and complete before submission.

Download Form
2

Fill Out & Sign

Fill out every part of the application and provide signature where asked.

Make sure to give authentic information because we will background-check.

3

Submit & Pay Fee

Send the application form to admin and complete the non-refundable application fee $6,99

To review your application form we request a small application fee and you sign it in terms of condition in your application form.

Send to @swapup_admin
4

Interview & Results

Our team will contact 50 semi-finalists for interview on 11 June 12:00 GMT+5. Out of 50 semi-finalists we will choose 5 fully-funded, 10 partially-funded.

For Self-Funded: Apply separately and pass the interview on 5th and 10th June.

Program Timeline

SwapUp Tashkent
Summer Camp

26–28 June 2026
01
Day 1 - 26 June

Academic Trainings
Program

This day will be academically dense with trainings to teach you how to start your leadership initiative.

  • StartUp Training
  • NGO Training
  • Club Organization Training
Academic Trainings
02
Day 2 - 27 June

Social Activity
Program

This day will be filled with exercises to upscale your leadership initiative.

  • Team-Work Exercises
  • Leadership Exercises
  • Social Capstone Battle
Social Activity
03
Day 3 - 28 June

Graduation
and Tour

This day you will finalize your journey and enjoy hiking tours.

  • Official Certification Ceremony
  • Project Video Shootings
  • Nature Hiking Challenge
Graduation and Tour
Coming Soon

SwapUp Astana Coming

SwapUp Leadership Program in Astana will take place on 7–9 August

Astana, Kazakhstan
Astana, Kazakhstan

We will unite 15 Central Asian leaders in the beautiful city of Astana, Kazakhstan

Program Details

7–9 August 2026
Astana, Kazakhstan
15 Participants
Leadership Trainings & Capstone Project
Our Mission

Our goal is to unite
Central Asian Youth with

Building a sustainable ecosystem for the next generation of leaders.

Goal 1

Leadership Programs

We create fully-funded leadership programs across CIS countries with a specific focus on Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan.

Target:

Upscale youth initiatives across CIS and create a powerful network across Central Asia.

Goal 2

SDG Awareness

We travel across whole regions within CIS to run massive awareness events focused on SDG issues that youth faces daily.

Target:

To empower youth with the tools and knowledge needed for meaningful community change.

Goal 3

Leadership Clubs

Our future vision is to collaborate with student unions to create SwapUp Leadership Clubs where youth can announce projects and invite others to join.

Target:

Create a robust network between student unions for project exchange and participation.

If you want to help us and host events or host a club, please contact us through our email

What is SwapUp?

SwapUp was founded in 2023 as a youth initiative to run book exchange and SDG Events. We have over 12 events and 1,480 participants. From 2025 we moved to fully-funded Leadership Programs and our goal is to unite Central Asia with programs.

1.4k+Impacted
12+Events Run
About The Project

SwapUp Unites
Central Asia for Change

Our History
2023
Book Exchange

Book Exchange

SwapUp started in 2023 as a book-exchange event. Our concept was "One Book- One Saved Tree". We conducted it in 5 cities and exchanged over 586 used books.

2024
SDG Awareness

SDG Awareness

SwapUp added in 2024 SDG Awareness Events where we shared our insights on fighting global problems. Average of 150+ people event in over 6 cities.

2025
Leadership Programs

Leadership Programs

SwapUp moved in 2025 to Leadership Platform where we teach 5-fully funded leaders how to launch their youth initiatives. 2 programs run until 2026.

Roadmap

SwapUp
Future Vision

Pioneering the future of Central Asian youth connection.

Central Asia
Central Asia Vision
Year 2027

Target 1: Leadership Clubs

Create Leadership Clubs in collaboration with student unions of Central Asian Top Universities where students exchange their projects and gain audience for them.

Year 2028

Target 2: SwapUp Union App

Connect Leadership Clubs within all student unions with one single app, where members can announce their projects/events/initiatives and join those initiatives with all travel expenses covered by us.

If you want to support us in our initiatives, please contact us through our email

FAQ

Common Questions

Young passionate people who are aged 15-35 years old. You must be citizen of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan. School/lyceum/university students, social workers and professionals workers are welcome to apply.

Yes, in total we have 15 funded seats

5 fully-funded seats, 5 partially funded seats and 5 self funded seats.

You can choose which category works for you best and apply.

Fully-funded package includes full coverage of your participation in our program, namely we will provide:

  • Full rounded airfare trip
  • Hotel Booking
  • Meals at the event
  • Program Participation fee
  • Merchandise
  • Cultural Tour
  • Official Certification
  • Alumni Status after graduation

We have 15 seats in total. There are 3 funded types that you can apply: 5 fully-funded, 5 partially-funded, and 5 self-funded.

1) Apply for fully-funded if you are sure about your passion and your vision to create change in community.

2) Apply for partially-funded if you are sure about your community impact and you are willing to cover your plane tickets by yourself.

3) Apply for self-funded if you are unsure about your vision, but you have a plan to run a project in the future and can financially afford your plane tickets and program participation.

No, it is not refunded under any conditions. Under Terms and Conditions you sign your signature understanding that 6,99$ application fee goes to your application review and background check of your application. The application fee is not connected with participation status, it is an administrative fee to check and review your application.

Under the application form, you consent that you agree with the terms and willing to proceed with your application. If you disagree with the terms and conditions, we suggest to withdraw your application.

We need people with a passion to create change. It doesn’t matter how you are creating change - you may have a project, club, community, academic research, social media page, website, tech app, startup.

We will select people who have clear plan, long-term community change and passion to change the world with a certain theme. Any theme and any field is welcomed to apply as long as it is connected with community change.

No, we don’t need any language certifications but you must know English to participate in the program. All program parts will be conducted in English.

1 April 12:00 GMT+5 - We will announce results of 5 fully-funded category and invite 50 semi-finalists to interview

1 April 12:00 GMT+5 - We will announce results for partially funded seats. Waitlist seats can be possible if previous partially funded candidate rejects their seat.

20 March 11:00 GMT+5 - Interview times will be announced for self-funded seats. If you get accepted after the interview, you can proceed with program participation fee.