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,
After weathering the worst financial crisis in decades, Sri Lanka experienced a fragile economic recovery in 2024. However, rising prices, low wages, and high unemployment continue to weigh...
The International Young Christian Workers (IYCW) joins the global community in commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. This day stands as a collective...
In Peru, as in many countries, social, economic, and cultural inequalities limit young people's ability to play a leading role in defending their right to decent work. Public policies do not seek...
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...