Youth in Europe
The Red Cross Red Crescent European and Central Asia Youth Network (ECAYN) has empowered and connected young people across the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement since 1975.
About the European Youth Network
The European Youth Network connects more than 800,000 volunteers across 54 member countries in Europe and Central Asia. It facilitates sharing of good practices, exchange of experiences and advocates on behalf of its members.
The network works closely with the IFRC Youth Commission and operates as a coordinator and contact point for the European region. It relies on the active participation of a diverse group of Red Cross and Red Crescent staff, leaders and volunteers of the region.
European Youth Coordination Committee (EYCC)
The network’s steering group is the European and Central Asia Youth Coordination Committee (CC), made up of seven representatives directly elected by the members of the ECAYN for two years.
The CC is responsible for managing youth-led initiatives across Europe and Central Asia through different network spaces such as meetings, workshops and Operative Working Groups. These groups focus on agreed priorities such as youth engagement, humanitarian diplomacy, climate and strengthening the network.
The current elected members of the CC for 2023-2025 are:
• Lucía Chocarro Martínez, Spanish Red Cross (Chair)
• Sofia Lopes , Portuguese Red Cross (Vice Chair)
• Luka Mandi, Serbia Red Cross
• Ani Gevorgyan, Armenian Red Cross
• Antrea Kyriakidou, Cyprus Red Cross
• Hannah Gregor, French Red Cross
• Stefan Lopatić, Red Cross of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Related documents
European Youth Network Workplan 2021-2023
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European Youth Network Terms of Reference
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European Youth Network Rules of Procedure
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Bishkek Declaration
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