Youth leading way in pandemic – IFRC

Since the outbreak of Covid-19, thousands of Red Cross Red Crescent youth volunteers right across the Asia Pacific have been following the same call as Ms Ei Ei. Those who cannot serve directly in their local communities, have become digital volunteers at home, doing a wide range of valuable work, from translating information material in all languages spoken in their country to promoting well-being.

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13 August 2025 Across the globe, 604 youth-led projects reaching an estimated 427,500 people in underserved communities, will be awarded €1.2 million through the Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF) via its Youth-led solutions through the Big Six Network call. A partnership of the European Union (EU) and Big Six Youth Organizations (Big Six), implemented by the Global...
12 March 2025 Dear Young Leaders, Young people have always been a powerful force for innovation, collaboration, and progress, and your efforts continue to create meaningful impacts within your communities. We believe in the power of young people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and abilities. Every community is unique, and the most effective solutions...