Our objectives
The Fédération Internationale de la Jeunesse in English International Youth Federation (IYF), is an international non-profit youth organizations network governed by the present Statutes and the Swiss Civil Code. It is neutral politically and non-denominational, aims to empower youth worldwide. The IYF is a part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Youth Network.
Our activities
- To improve the status of youth and promote cooperation between youth associations in different countries (or persons acting in place thereof).
- To collect information about the state of affairs and practical conditions relating to youth and in different countries and to disseminate such information among members.
- To increase the knowledge and understanding of youth issues among private individuals and government bodies of importance and influence, and to speak with a common voice in all matters relating to the aforementioned objectives.
- To communicate with any government or public body, and to cooperate with them or any other Institution, association or person for any purpose contributing to the attainment of the aforementioned objectives.
- To establish the conditions for successful knowledge and technology transfer within the particular countries and internationally via the Learning HUB, working under the supervision of IYF Office.
- To raise the appreciation of youth achievements worldwide.
- To perform all necessary activities to encourage and promote youth empowerment.
Causes
Young people
Women
Training / employment support
Local / community
