Youth for Peace Movement (دځوانانو سولییز خوځښت) is a Civil Society Organization focused on social solidarity for general wellbeing, relief, development and economic growth. Youth for Peace Movement was formed in May 2014 when hundreds of Afghan civilians were killed in a land slide in Argo district of Badakhshan Province.
Youth for Peace Movement (دځوانانو سولییز خوځښت) is a Civil Society Organization focused on social solidarity for general wellbeing, relief, development and economic growth. Youth for Peace Movement was formed in May 2014 when hundreds of Afghan civilians were killed in a land slide in Argo district of Badakhshan Province.
One week of fundraising efforts by youth from all walks of life in Southern provinces of Kandahar, Helmand, Uruzgan and Zabul and around 150 k USD were raised from local people. The funds were raised from streets of Kandahar, Lashkargah, Qalat and Dehrawod where more than 80 percent of the population live on less than a dollar a day. The in kind gifts and cash was used to prepare food and nonfood hampers which were hand delivered and distributed among victims of the landslide in Argo.
Our success was only based on learnings of these volunteers by seeing other parts of the country where other people with differences reside. The campaign was run by volunteers contributing their efforts on sheer emotional, philanthropic and sympathetic grounds, unlike other civil society organizations or NGOs which are gathered on monetary basis. These 200 volunteers from all 4 provinces were further organized into a strong team to be able to extend similar supporting hand to people in need in post conflict and or natural disaster situations. Youth for Peace Movement was praised and our efforts were appreciated not only by the families effected, but also by local government bodies in mentioned provinces. The driving force behind these youth is the appreciation they receive on their efforts, Youth for Peace Movement’s earning is the pride in being of help to local communities.
Our Philosophy
YPM envisions a peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan in communities, members of which stand with each other in support to enjoy their civil rights in equality and justice.
Our mission is to promote stability and peace through innovating and promoting cultures of acceptance, tolerance and respecting civil rights among the newer generations of Afghanistan through advocacy and communication for behavioral change. We believe that newer generations of Afghanistan raised with care and understanding for each other and respect for civil rights will eventually discontinue violence and hatred enrooted in local value system.
Open & Inclusive
Youth for Peace Movement is an open front, welcoming any individual or entity to participate in our efforts and contribute to our mission alongside without cultural, ethnic, linguistic or gender based discrimination.
Peaceful and Non-Violent
To be affiliated with YPM, the first condition is to avoid violence by any means possible. Hence we encourage and insist on all activities we engage in to advocate for peaceful means and dialogue, mutual understanding and consensus.
Active and Progressive
Action is the name of living. We strongly believe in active engagement in life and the causes we live by and advocate for. YPM members are required to be active. Inactivity is treated equal to not being a member.
Dedicated and Patriotic
Every action, thought, discussion, thought or work we produce must be dedicated to favoring or benefiting national and social interest of our communities. Any action by any member of YPM resulting in social harm, or going against national or social interest of the people of our communities is strictly prohibited.