Background:

Youth play an essential role in all Southeast Asian (SEA) National Societies volunteer activities,
as they possess the requisite knowledge and skills to effectively champion and implement the
National Societies missions and mandates. Our regional youth leaders need to be involved in
decision-making processes at both implementation and strategic levels. The Phnom Penh call
for action underscores a collective commitment among SEA National Society leadership and
youth to foster youth activities and participation, with the 2024 Youth Leaders aiming to
advance this agenda by formulating a youth statement building upon past outcomes.
The upcoming Youth Forum in Bali, hosted by the Indonesian Red Cross Society (PMI), will
center its thematic focus on two issues: the integration of youth into the policy and strategy
levels, and Youth in Climate Action. The aim is to make National Societies more resilient and
sustainable through the integration of youthful innovation and perspectives, as well as
empowering and mobilising young leaders to drive impactful change in addressing climate
challenges within the region.

Objectives:

• Explore the topic of Climate Resilience, Mental Health, and Protection, Gender and
  Inclusion (PGI)
• Explore new tools to tackle the issues (AI, Social Enterprise/Fund Raising)
• Discuss on Youth Contribution to the above 3 topics
• Develop Youth Call for Action to present during SEA Leader’s Meeting
• Attend Field Visit and community service activities

Related Documents:

• Concept Note (including Agenda)
• Practical Information