{"id":26649,"date":"2025-02-05T10:28:06","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T02:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crcasia.org\/?p=26649"},"modified":"2025-03-05T11:09:22","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T03:09:22","slug":"youth-voices-for-change-yvfc-is-gearing-up-in-asia-follow-our-progress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crcasia.org\/youth-voices-for-change-yvfc-is-gearing-up-in-asia-follow-our-progress\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth Voices for Change (YVFC) is gearing up in Asia \u2013 follow our progress!"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_custom\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Led by Conexi\u00f3n ICCO, YVFC empowers youth leaders to drive positive change. This innovative model, piloted in Latin America by the Down to Zero Alliance in 2020, brings together young people to influence decision makers and make lasting impact in their communities and beyond.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26652 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crcasia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/CRCAsia-Youth-Voices-for-Change-GroupPic.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"624\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crcasia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/CRCAsia-Youth-Voices-for-Change-GroupPic.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.crcasia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/CRCAsia-Youth-Voices-for-Change-GroupPic-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crcasia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/CRCAsia-Youth-Voices-for-Change-GroupPic-600x330.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Down to Zero Alliance, composed of\u00a0 Terre des Hommes Netherlands, Child Rights Coalition Asia, Conexi\u00f3n, Defence for Children &#8211; Ecpat, Free A Girl, and Plan International, together with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, are committed to the protection of children and the prevention of sexual exploitation in twelve countries in Asia and Latin America.<\/p>\n<p>This year, with the partnership of Child Rights Coalition Asia, YVFC is expanding and making waves in the Philippines, Indonesia, and India.<\/p>\n<p><b>How does YVFC inspire action?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Youth Committees:<\/b> Empowering young leaders to be at the forefront of change.<\/li>\n<li><b>Creative Labs:<\/b> Fostering social reflection, providing technical training, and creating impactful communication products that inspire people.<\/li>\n<li><b>Sustainable Action:<\/b> Driving localized mobilization and conducting Participatory Action Research for long-lasting impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Ready to get inspired, innovate, and activate?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Follow us on social media to track the YVFC journey in Asia. While this project isn\u2019t open to all youth just yet, we hope the stories and projects we share spark action in your community. Keep sharing your amazing work in your own spheres of influence! Together, we can build a safer, better world!<\/p>\n<p><b>Keep leading. Keep inspiring. 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