The Young Humanitarians Handbook

 
 

The Young HumanitarianS Handbook (English)

The Young Humanitarian Handbook has been designed for all young people who are currently, or may in the future, be engaged in humanitarian action. The handbook includes a step-by-step guide to answer four big questions that you may have as a young humanitarian.

  • “How can I deliver services to those most in need?”

  • “How can I get my voice heard when decisions are being made?”

  • “How (and where) can I grow my skills and knowledge?”

  • “How do I access the resources you need?”

The handbook also includes guidance on how to look after yourself and others, as well as lots of examples and stories from other young humanitarians around the world. You may wish to use the guide from the beginning or skip to the most relevant sections.

This handbook has been developed to support the implementation of the IASC Guidelines on Working with Young People in Humanitarian Action. This is sometimes called the ‘IASC Youth Guidelines’.