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Vibrant, global movement committed to empowering youth and inspiring positive change.
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- Improve our common home
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Our Core Values
Aims and Objectives
Student Support
To give students resources, pedagogies, and methodologies to help them integrate their Christian faith in their lives at all levels and in their efforts to build a more just society.
Evangelism
To evangelize the student milieu and promote the student apostolate among student bodies, at both secondary and tertiary levels, by responding to their needs.
Community
To bring together students seeking community, formation, and action, in the framework of the Catholic Church, at the local, national, continental, and global levels.
Solidarity and Peace
To promote global solidarity, freedom, justice, and peace and to work with all concerned women and men for joint reflection and action leading to a more just and social order.
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Afilliated Movements
Rich diversity and inclusion in affilaited movements around the world
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Countries Covered
Memberships in over 86 Countries around the globe
Advocacy, Media Engagement, and Ethical Technology
IYCS is actively amplifying the voices of Young Catholic Students to promote peaceful, just, and sustainable development, aligning with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. As part of the Decade of Action, a global initiative for the Agenda’s implementation, IYCS engages Young Catholic Students worldwide, encouraging their ideas, solutions, and advocacy for youth rights. This includes active participation in UN forums and collaborations with various youth platforms.
Environmental Sustainability and Innovation
In line with IYCS's commitment to protecting our common home, this thematic area emphasizes the integration of sustainability with innovative solutions to address environmental challenges. IYCS aims to educate communities on sustainable practices, promote eco-friendly technologies, and advocate for policies that mitigate climate change. By fostering creativity and supporting initiatives in renewable energy, waste management, and ecological conservation, IYCS encourages youth to be change makers in driving sustainable development and safeguarding the planet for future generations.
Global Social Justice, Educational Equity, and IYCS Identity
Central to IYCS’s mission is the pursuit of social justice and equity in education. This thematic area aligns with the movement’s core values by addressing systemic inequalities and advocating for access to quality education for all, regardless of socio-economic background. By strengthening the IYCS identity, the movement inspires youth to become active contributors to a more just and equitable world. Through solidarity actions, international collaborations, and advocacy campaigns, IYCS empowers young people to champion human rights and build a society grounded in dignity and inclusivity.
Interfaith Dialogue, Peacebuilding, and Ethical Leadership
IYCS strives to be a catalyst for peace and unity by promoting interfaith dialogue and ethical leadership among young people worldwide. Recognizing the importance of mutual respect and understanding in today’s diverse world, we aim to bring youth from different faiths together to engage in meaningful conversations about peace, justice, and cooperation. By empowering young people to take on leadership roles rooted in ethical principles, we believe they can contribute to fostering a culture of peace and reconciliation, where religious and cultural differences are embraced for the common good.
Dedicated Team
International Secretariat
Secretary General
Roshan Melwyn LOBO
Spiritual Advisor
Fr. D’Almeida Achille
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