Youth for Sustainable Action
Today’s Actions, Sustainable Future
Youth for Sustainable Action is a youth group made up of young people aged 12 to 35 years. Our members come from diverse backgrounds, including host communities, refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and youth from both urban and rural areas.
The group was trained and mobilized by IRO Organization, and many members have already participated in initiatives implemented by IRO and other NGOs.
Our members include students, graduates, and unemployed youth. Despite these differences, we are united by a shared commitment to positive change, sustainability, and youth participation.
While we receive guidance and mentorship from experienced IRO staff, we work as an independent and autonomous youth group, designing and implementing our own initiatives.
Capacity
Youth for Sustainable Action has growing organizational and technical capacity. The group has:
- A youth board responsible for planning, decision-making, and action
- Experience in volunteering, awareness campaigns, and community engagement
- Strong links with other youth groups and civil society actors
Our members receive hands-on training to understand:
- Their rights and responsibilities
- The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- How laws, policies, and governance systems affect their lives
We focus on building leadership, teamwork, and social skills, enabling young people to actively contribute to their communities and future development efforts.
Youth for Sustainable Action works on key challenges affecting communities, especially young people. Our main focus areas include:
Refugee and IDP integration through community engagement (SDG 10)
Environmental protection, climate change, biodiversity, and climate justice (SDG 13, SDG 15)
Green jobs and sustainable livelihoods (SDG 8)
Community-based actions and volunteering (SDG 11)
Youth mobilization, civic engagement, and political participation (SDG 16)
Advocacy for youth rights and community needs (SDG 16)
Environmental education and education for all (SDG 4)
Digital activism, social media engagement, and digital rights (SDG 9, SDG 16)
Goal
The overall goal of Youth for Sustainable Action is to empower young people to take informed, meaningful, and sustainable action in their communities, while actively participating in development, advocacy, and decision-making processes.
Objectives
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Equip young people with knowledge, leadership skills, and practical experience related to their rights, sustainability, and the SDGs
Increase meaningful youth participation in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of projects
Strengthen youth support networks and partnerships
Support youth-led advocacy, civic engagement, and participation in political and decision-making processes
Current Initiatives & Activities
Currently, Youth for Sustainable Action is engaged in:
Capacity-building programs implemented by IRO Organization to strengthen youth skills and leadership (SDG 4, SDG 8)
Volunteering in environmental education programs in basic schools run by IRO Organization (SDG 4, SDG 13)
Social media campaigns on youth activism, climate change, and environmental issues (SDG 13, SDG 16)
Youth for Sustainable Action works in close coordination with IRO Organization, especially in program design, capacity building, and implementation.
The group also maintains strong relationships with other youth groups, community initiatives, and NGOs, helping to strengthen youth networks and cooperation at local and national levels