World Youth Day Seoul 2027

Asian Voices for WYD 2027

A regional network of digital missionaries bringing the World Youth Day experience home to millions of young people across Asia, in their own languages.

Apply Now What to Prepare

Application deadline: January 15, 2027

32 years

since WYD was last hosted in Asia

First ever

WYD in a non-Christian majority nation

Feb – Jul 2027

online pre-event formation and webinars

A historic milestone for the Church in Asia

World Youth Day (WYD) Seoul 2027 is a historic milestone—it is the first WYD hosted in Asia in 32 years and the first ever in a non-Christian majority nation.

Because the vast majority of young Catholics across Asia will not be able to physically travel to South Korea, the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences Office of Social Communications (FABC-OSC) and Radio Veritas Asia (RVA) are mobilizing its regional network of digital missionaries for WYD.

Selected creators will receive accreditation, safety and reporting ethics training, on-ground assignments in Seoul, and continuous formation to bridge the gap and bring the WYD experience home to millions of youth across Asia in their native languages.

Who Can Apply?

We are inviting Catholic content creators, digital storytellers, and youth communicators across Asia who fit one of the following primary profiles:

Independent Faith Creators & Digital Missionaries

Vloggers, podcasters, graphic designers, illustrators, or writers producing faith-based or values-driven content with an active online audience.

Local Church Communicators

Social media managers, content creators, or media team volunteers serving a local parish, diocesan youth office, campus ministry, or Catholic movement and institutions.

Basic Eligibility Criteria

Must reside in an Asian country/region.
Must possess a valid passport through at least February 2028.
Functional basic English communication skills for global team coordination and group briefings.
Ability to commit to online pre-event formation workshops (February – July).

Selection Process & Key Dates

All applications will be rigorously evaluated by a joint Selection Committee composed of representatives from Radio Veritas Asia (RVA) and the FABC Office of Social Communications (FABC-OSC).

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief online interview with the selection committee prior to final roster confirmation.

January 15, 2027	Application Deadline
February	Final Roster Announcement
February – July 2027	Pre-Event Formation & Webinars

What You Need to Prepare Before Applying

Before opening the application form, please gather the following requirements. Having these ready will ensure a smooth application process.

1

Passport Details

Information from your valid passport.

Important: Your passport must be valid through at least February 2028. If your passport is expiring soon or you do not have one yet, you will be asked to confirm your plan to apply or renew immediately.

2

Social Media & Portfolio Links

Direct links to your active public social media channels (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Podcast, Blog, etc.).
Portfolio of your work demonstrating your storytelling abilities, authentic faith integration, and audience engagement.

3

Personal Statement Submission

Prepare your response to this question:

“World Youth Day is a pilgrimage for everyone, not just those in Seoul. How will your unique digital voice bridge this gap and bring the WYD experience home to your audience?”

Select one format of your expertise and upload or host it on a shareable platform (Google Drive, YouTube, etc.) with public access links. Sample format:

Video/Reel: 60–90 seconds (must include English subtitles if spoken in a native language).
Text Article: 300–500 words (English or native language with English translation).
Visual Carousel: 3–5 slides (PDF or high-res images).

4

Funding Track Choice

Track A — Partially Funded
80% grant covered by RVA/FABC; 20% by delegate.
Track B — Self-Funded
100% covered by delegate.

Ready to bring WYD home to your audience?

Make sure you have gathered the four requirements above, then open the application form. Applications close on January 15, 2027.

Open the Application Form

Questions? Write to [email protected]

An initiative of Radio Veritas Asia and the FABC Office of Social Communications

In coordination with the World Youth Day Seoul 2027 Local Organizing Committee