Welcome to the website of the International Young Christian Workers, a movement organised and led by and for young workers in more than 40 different countries in the world
The International Council is the supreme decision-making body of the IYCW that meets every four years. It is made up of representatives of the member national movements. The International Council
analyses the young workers reality all over the world and evaluate the actions of the IYCW,
decides on the orientation of the future work within IYCW,
approves the financial reports,
adopts the new International Plan of Action and Finance Plan,
elects the International Team,
approves the resolutions and motions
The International Team coordinates the actions of the International YCW from the national to the international level. It is composed of a President, Secretary General, Treasurer, Team Members and Adult Collaborators.The International Team meets once a year to evaluate and plan its work. This includes to:
implement the International Plan of Action developed by the International council through the National Movements,
coordinate the actions of the International YCW through and with the National Movements,
represent the young workers and lobby for their demands with the international organizations and institutions,
organize and coordinate the activities in the continents and at international level,
develop the education on finance and financial management of the IYCW at all levels,
José Calatayud Velasco
Dear José, just a few weeks ago, you were at the IYCW office, with many stories to share as always, … a true living archive of our movement. After five hours of training...
PUBLIC STATEMENT
Ladies and gentlemen, representatives of the diplomatic corps, delegates, representatives of European and Belgian institutions, partners from social, trade union, and community...
In Guatemala, the YCW has launched an action campaign aimed at providing and securing economic opportunities for a group of young women who are members of or in contact with the movement. Their...
The IYCW greets all the social organizations and movements, trade unions, and governmental institutions present here today. This meeting represents a unique opportunity for society as a whole, and...
The Artibonite region of Haiti is marked by high unemployment and significant migration to other countries in search of better opportunities. Access to formal employment is very difficult, and...