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The IYCW ASPAC extension worker conducted his annual field mission in Thailand from June 2-29, 2024. It aimed to follow up the recommendations identified by the extension commission in 2023, including the development of local leaders who will focus on the organizing work and development of action using the SEE-JUDGE-ACT method. In addition, meeting with adult YCWers in Thailand was also important during the visit to secure their support in the field of analysis, action, formation and training, methodology, coordination and finance.
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The reality in which we live
Our country, Venezuela, has gained a certain notoriety over the last two decades, for a variety of reasons. Today, one of the most frequent topics in the news about Venezuela is migration; it is a fact that millions of people have sought in migration an alternative to the social, economic and political crisis that our country is undergoing today.
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In the vibrant and diverse landscape of Brazil, a country marked by stark contrasts of wealth and poverty, the spirit of solidarity among young people stands as a beacon of hope. One of the key movements channeling this energy is the Young Christian Workers (Juventude Operária Católica, or JOC). Since its establishment 100 years ago, the JOC has played an instrumental role in advocating for the rights and welfare of young workers across the globe. In Brazil, the movement has taken on unique dimensions, reflecting the country's particular social and economic challenges.
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“It's been 3 years since I finished my university studies and it's hard for me to find a job, so we're making a living in the informal sector. Our government has no job creation policy, and Congolese youth is suffering enormously. To avoid falling into banditry, I've opted for entrepreneurship: I buy clothes and sell them on the Internet. This allows me to live and take care of myself. To get a job, you need to belong to a political clan. If you're not involved in politics, it's hard to get a stable job.” - Testimony from a young man in DRC
Congolese young people have the capacity to face up to difficult situations, as testified by this young man who, despite the situation in which he lives, manages to work. Nevertheless, as young people, they need to find alternatives and real solutions to their precarious situation. This is why the YCW is working to find solutions for a better future and a dignified life.
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Understanding the role played by women on a global scale implies a certain developmental projection for society. Understanding that women are not only driving forces in the management of the household, but are also involved in economic, political and social progress is a challenge that invites society to join in this change.
With this in mind, the young women of the YCW in Ghana are aware of the urgent need to develop a series of activities and actions to highlight the role of women in society, the positive changes they bring to development, and their importance.
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The third edition of the Summer School Week on Environment took place from January 21 to 27 at the El Quisco YCW Retreat House, located on the picturesque hillsides of the Valparaiso region. This week-long educational event aims to have an impact on the reality of young people and children, focusing on environmental issues that threaten our territories and affect our lives in significant ways. Its key objective is to offer an enriching educational experience focused on environmental awareness and community action.
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Egypt is faced with an extremely high inflation rate, with the cost of living, food and basic necessities increasing daily. The country's wealth is unevenly distributed, with over 75% of the population living in poverty.
The country is opening the door to loans from the World Bank for construction and reconstruction projects, while at the same time erasing human-related activities and development, in particular education, health and housing.
Due to the economic crisis, many children, boys and girls alike, have dropped out of school to enter the job market. They generally work in difficult conditions and in informal jobs, in stores, soap factories, clothing factories, etc., without any protection or care and with wages that are not sufficient to cover daily needs.
