Values as the basis for action in the IFRC: YABC Dr. Katrien Beeckman Head, Principles &Values department IFRC
Outline Origin of the Red Cross / Red Crescent (RC/RC) The International Movement of the RC/RC The 7 Fundamental Principles of RC/RC YABC (Youth as Agents of Behavioural Change)
Origin of RC/RC
Origin of RC/RC (2)
The International Movement of the RC/RC ICRC 1863 IFRC National Societies (since 1864) Every 4 years: International Conference of the RC/RC with States
The 7 Fundamental Principles
Empower RC/RC youth to be agents of change: peer education in behavioural skills Shape mindsets, attitudes & behaviours in society: campaigns, community-based projects Commitment to inner change
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES HUMANITARIAN VALUES BEHAVIOURAL SKILLSP&V THEMATIC AREAS Humanity Mutual understanding Peace People-centred Respect for the human being Respect for diversity Empathy Active listening Critical thinking, non- judgement & dropping bias Mediation & reconciliation Non-violent communication & peaceful resolution of tensions Operating from inner peace and harmony Non-discrimination & respect for diversity Intercultural dialogue Social inclusion A culture of non- violence and peace Gender Impartiality Non-discrimination Respect for diversity Neutrality Tolerance Independence Innovation Integrity Voluntary Service Service Cooperation Unity Diversity Universality Non-discrimination Cooperation YABC content
YABC methodology Peer education, experiential learning Non-cognitive, from « heart to mind » methodology: role-plays, games, simulation, visualisation exercises, … Personal empowerment, resilience, inner peace & harmony: Qi Kong, yoga, breathing, … Music, dance, theatre, arts, sport for social mobilisation
YABC impact 80 RC/RC National Societies world-wide, 120 peer educators, 1000 youth initiated in 2 yrs Collaboration with EU FP7 ESDinds project Integration: sustainable development-agricultural project for vulnerable youth (Sierra Leone), addressing stigmatisation against PLHIV (Colombia), conflict prevention (Sri Lanka), first Aid (Egypt), … Inner change: self-questioning attitude, commitment to continuous self-improvement, dropping absolute truths & prejudices, self-confidence, sense of belonging, volunteer attraction