World Alliance of Young Men’s Christian Associations (World YMCA)
YMCA of the USA put together a free fitness-at-home platform (YMCA360), which provides free workouts, tips from coaches and resources for a healthy routine while staying at home.
World Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA)
An easy-to-use guide on how to use the YWCA safe spaces model for young women, in a virtual environment, during this time of social distancing.
World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM)
Join a virtual Scout Jamboree from your home, featuring speakers and engaging content as well as performances from all around the world.
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS)
A web space for digital Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting during COVID-19, with reference to an external WAGGGS Position Paper on the disproportionate impact on girls and women.
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
A ready-to-use Wellbeing Kit for youth from the China Red Cross, Hong Kong Red Cross Branch with activities for children and adolescents to be carried out alone or accompanied by an adult, focusing on mental health.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation
Top tips and a webinar with ideas on how you can stay active, help others and tackle isolation at home. Regular insights to be added from the Award family around the world.
ABOUT THE BIG 6
Formed in 1996, the Big 6 Youth Organizations are an alliance of leading international youth-serving organizations that include: World Alliance of Young Men’s Christian Associations (YMCA), World Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), and The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation. Together, the Big 6 Youth Organizations actively involve over 250 million young people and more than a billion young people during the last century.
