We are bringing you an updated document that builds on the foundations of the previous YES 2013. We have listened to the voices of young people from all corners of the world to understand the unique challenges they face. Guided by the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, this strategy envisions a world where
young people are active contributors, decision-makers, and leaders within our organization. It outlines a roadmap that supports National Societies in rolling out this strategy.

The implementation of YES is a collaborative effort, a collective pledge to mobilize the energy, creativity, and resilience of young people to build more resilient communities. More
specifically, YES includes what has worked best in advancing meaningful youth engagement, and underlines the heterogeneity of children, adolescents, and young adults. Furthermore, YES outlines concepts and key approaches that make youth engagement practice successful. Lastly, it better recognizes the role of young volunteers on the front lines of all our work.

We want YES to become our institutional guidance for intergenerational collaboration and a strategic vehicle for strengthening meaningful youth engagement to achieve our humanitarian mission.